SX-D U joints and drive shaft non-repairable?

harringtondav

harringtondav

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I'm a long way from needing major repairs on my VP drive, but I've been checking the manual, special tools etc so I'm ready.
Volvo Penta Shop and my drive manual both say the U joints aren't replaceable. I'm having a hard time swallowing this.
Is it true?
Is there a VP p/n for these Unis? ...or Sierra?
 
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racerone

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The high rate of shop labor cost makes these things a replacement item.----But if you have the tools and search for repair kits it can be done I think.
 
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racerone said:
The high rate of shop labor cost makes these things a replacement item.----But if you have the tools and search for repair kits it can be done I think.
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Makes sense. My local shop rate is $150/hr. Likely $300 for the R&R. OEM assembly $700+.
I've replaced Alpha II Unis several times. Hydraulic press, plates and two different size sockets should work on a VP drive shaft. New crush sleeve and cap screw are peanuts.
Sierra and GLM have substitute assemblies. I've had luck with Sierra tech help. Maybe they'll give me their U joint p/n.
 
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