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    2007 Chaparral 256 ssx with 8.1 gxi bogs on acceleration

    Unfortunately I don’t have all the information, serial numbers etc.. I’m looking to purchase this boat and according to owner it starts and idles fine. As soon as it is put into gear, it bogs down and won’t accelerate.. Owner has just replaced anti siphon valve and hi/low pressure fuel pump...
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    High Pressure Fuel Pump?

    I have a 2000 5.7L Gsi with the two fuel pumps, fuel cell. I read another post on here where the person was able to purchase the high side pump and replace it. I know the fuel cell is so called non servicable. I was wondering if anybody might have a part number for that pump. I have searched and...
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    Oil Pressure / Fuel Pressure Issue?

    I have a 2000 volvo penta, 5.7L Gsi. If the oil level is overfilled by any amount can it cause the fuel pump to reduce the amount of fuel pressure? I was just curious about this because with a fuel pressure gauge installed on the high pressure pump at 30-35 mph the engine starts to bog down...
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    Best place to purchase fuel pump?

    Where is the best place to purchase fuel pump setup for volvo penta 5.7l gsi. It has to pumps low and high side pressure. Thanks
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    volvo penta bogging?

    I have a 2000 5.7L throttle body injected. It bogs on accel, like it is running out of fuel. You can spray it with carb cleaner and it picks right up. Any suggestions.
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    volvo penta bogging?

    I have a 2000 model with a 5.7L throttle body injected. I went to the lake this past weekend, memorial day weekend. After leaving the no wake zone, throttle up, ran to approx. 2000 rpms and just felt like it ran out of fuel. I limped it back to the cove and started checking things. Replaced the...
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    Replacing gimbal bearing and u-joint

    Just wondering if anybody has some advice on replacing u-joint and gimbal bearing on a 2000 model 5.7 volvo penta sx. Where would you find step by step instructions with good illustrations. Thanks for any help.
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