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    Merc High Performance in volvo penta DP-SM

    I had my drive resealed new upper seal kit,sleeve and the seal kit lower The mechanic refilled the drive with merc high performance. I am wondering if this is the right thing to do. I have always changed it and refilled it with volvo GL5. Can merc high preformance be a substitute or is this...
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    Cost to reseal Volvo Penta Dp_Sm

    I have a 2001 Volvo penta 1:95 volvo duo prop. I had a vacum issue at the prop shaft. Pressure test was ok. I am wondering if anyone has any idea what a reseal would cost? I have a quote for 850.00. Can someone tell me if thats to high or aboout right. The drive has about 400 hours on it...
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    Volvo Penta dp-sm white gear lube

    I went to change the gear lube in one of my drives and it came out a creamy white color, I know water. I had checked both drives last year and seemed to be ok as I let out some of the oil out and was a brown clean color. My question is how is it possible that in the spring it is creamy white...
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    Grease Tube Volvo Penta

    Good morning I have a 2001 Volvo Penta dp-sm drive. It has been flawless for 10 years. This spring I changed the bellow (2nd time since new fresh water) and my drive had a very small amount of water in the bellow. I have read other posts and you mention the grease tube as a source of the...
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    Lower Unit oil 9.8 nissan

    Hello, Could someone tell me what color the lower gear oil should be after running it all summer. I used Nissan lower gear oil. It came out a yellowish color. Does this seem right? Summer Madness
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