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    Corrosion preventing me from changing the tilt cylinder on my 2006 Volvo SX!

    Last year I bought a 2006 Regal 2000 that had been in saltwater all its life. My left trim ram has been leaking progressively more, and now I found my drive fully dropped due to fluid leaking from the cylinder. I have already taken it to 2 "marine mechanics" here in upstate NY, and both of...
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    What is the capped inlet on the late mode volvo power steering pump?

    There is an unused port on the steering pump of my 2006 Volvo 4.3GXi. What is its function, and could it be the source of air in my reservoir? The cap is on be seems to be a little oily. Dave
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    New Volvo SX steering ram works at idle but not high speed.

    I had a steering leak in my 2006 SX-M that I couldn't find, but I was getting air buildup in the fluid reservoir and fluid loss. The slider on the steering ram looked wet, so I ebayed a new one over the winter. Clearly new or rebuild - no evidence it was ever installed. Took the part to the...
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    4.3gxi-F strange engine problem - Ignition or fuel? Going broke at the dealer.

    I have a 2006 regal with a 4.3gxi. It is a saltwater boat I bought last year and now run in fresh water. Lots of corrosion in the engine compartment. It ran great last year, but now it starts fine but then runs really poorly (hesitates, stumbles,wants to stall) at part throttle. Full throttle...
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    Upper steering/gimbal bearing service on V-P SX drive?

    My upper steering pivot is squeaking/binding. Do I need to drop the drive to lube or service this part on a 2006 SX drive?
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    how involved is a Volvo SX trim cyclinder changeout?

    I have a replacement trim cylinder for my 2006 SX drive. How easy is it do DIY the changeout? Do I just support the drive and loosen the hydraulic lines and then take it off? Any gotchas to the process or the subsequent refilling of the cylinder?
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    Auto-parts store steering fluid for Volvo Penta SX/4.3gxi

    Is there a readily available power steering fluid that is compatible with my 2006 4.3gxi, rather than the fancy $10/pint boat-store stuff?
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    2006 4.3gxi serpentine belt shredding

    The serpentine belt on my 2006 4.3gxi is shedding a lot of dust and "filings". Everything looks OK (to my untrained eye), so what can be causing this? The boat has about 100 hours on it.
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    Plug in Volvo SX-M lower unit plug in hole over prop

    Hi: I just got a 2006 Regal 2000 with a 4.3gXI and an SX outdrive. In the hoizontal fin over the prop. there is a hole at the center rear with a plastic plug in it. The plug is kind of loose. From the diagrams I found online, there is a trim-fin under there that I do not have, and the diagram...
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    Trim limits on SX-M drive

    I just sold my ancient (1987) Alpha 1 boat, and got a 2006 SX-M boat. Is there anything that is supposed to stop the trim motor when you reach the bottom or top of travel (other than the captain!)? I don't know if there is a problem, or if the drive just does not com with any trim limit...
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    spark plug type for 2006 4.3gxi-F motor

    Does anyone know which non-Volvo spark plugs are correct fitment for the 4.3gxi-F motor? I found cross-references, but they all offer short and long reach. I do not want to drive out to the boat to pull a plug just to order some replacements. Anyone know a correct replacement part number...
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