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  1. ESGWheel

    Changing Impeller on Volvo 5.0GL

    Here is a set of plugs that are a good idea to have in your onboard tool kit link. Many different kits/sizes are available.
  2. ESGWheel

    Hydraulic leak on trim hose

    Westin, I posed this same question a couple of months ago. It’s possible, depending. Depending on the amount of corrosion and type of drive. For an SX-M drive, which I have, I was successful in doing this, see post at this link. One key aspect was the specialty socket I was able to get (info in...
  3. ESGWheel

    throttle body discontinued

    If you do not have one already here is a fuel pressure tester that will work link Others exist that may be a little cheaper….
  4. ESGWheel

    2004 Volvo Penta GXI 5.7 looses power at under load.

    That is great news! As part of the 'get the paint out' actions I did I ran across a VP bulletin on the pressure regulator about removing the screen and replacing with an E-clip. I was able to find a direct fit Bosch regulator and replaced the screen with the E-clip and it’s been working fine...
  5. ESGWheel

    Removing trim hose block

    When I thought I was going to have to replace this on my SX-M due to potentially bad threads on the manifold block I found posts that say its possible. Here are the key elements I read about and those that have done it can provide additional info: The block does come out towards the rear after...
  6. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    Anders, cllick on the email icon (red circle) as shown in the below picture to see the note i sent you.
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    Strange engine sound need help

    We have a 2005 GXi-E and I too had the belt dust issue but not the wobble. Solved it after I replaced every pulley. For the the circ pump ‘bell’ I had a machine shop set up on it’s mounting face and turn it true to that - runout is now about .003” and it’s nice and square. No issues, no dust...
  8. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    Ah, that helps me help you 👍 I used to live in Sweden in the 70s but please don’t ask your questions in Svenska 😜 So perhaps best if we do talk live….
  9. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    Anders, i am assuming you are not teasing me so i will answer and provide a follow up comment. The straight edge is not part of the boat but rather a metal ruler you hopully have in your tool box. here is a picutre of one: The troubleshooting you need to do takes a certain level of...
  10. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    A good metal ruler is a ‘straight edge’. If you hold the ruler at the ends, it can be bent one way but not the other, see mock up. The edge of the ruler is straight and provides a nice straight line you can use.
  11. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    With the engine running you may be able to see a wobbling pully (do not use the straight edge with it running!). If you do, that is it!
  12. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    There is a bad bearing or bent shaft somewhere in this train. While you can try a new belt, I suspect that it will ‘fill the void’ and not walk back and forth because it has not worn narrower yet. I.e., it may appear its fixed since do not see it walking back and forth. I assume you do not have...
  13. ESGWheel

    Strange engine sound need help

    When you removed the belt and the noise disappeared, did you rotate any/all the pulleys by hand to see if the noise was associated with one of them? Not sure you can rotate the raw water pump by hand but if so, only do it in the direction of its normal rotation. Also, I suspect the belt looks...
  14. ESGWheel

    Volvo penta 4.3 2006 fuel rail injector socket detached

    There are boat ‘salvage yards’ that may be able to get you a used one. I looked on eBay as well and a too good to be true popped up for a 4.3, not sure it’s the proper fit but worth checking. Here is the link.
  15. ESGWheel

    Filling with fuel issue

    Fuel gages can be inaccurate. Is this a new issue? Not sure how much need to tear apart but if a new issue, need to follow the hoses from end to end to make sure not newly crimped somehow and then go from there. One neat device I absolutely love is the vent hose whistle. This device is spliced...
  16. ESGWheel

    Need help diagnosing temperature problem on Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-J

    While some down at the docks have suggested its overkill, I have a check list that I follow prior to starting up. It includes things like checking all the fluids, belt tension, running the fan, trim down, etc. I had a friend overheat their 5.7 VP due to a loose flush cap. I added that to my list...
  17. ESGWheel

    Diagnosing an issue - Question about IAC

    I had similar issue with my 2005 5.0 GXi-E. Was kicking my butt including my marina’s mechanic who took it for a number of test runs all to no avail. My symptoms were more severe then you describe > it would mostly stall post throttling down quickly but otherwise the same. A separate - and at...
  18. ESGWheel

    2004 Volvo Penta GXI 5.7 looses power at under load.

    Also check the screen on the pressure regulator which is on the fuel rail. If you do determine it’s a lack of fuel pressure due to a crapped-up system you can get back on the water with an aftermarket fuel pump for about $150 and send off your VP pump to Troy (same guy as in the video). He does...
  19. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    see my Private Message (PM) I just sent you… thx
  20. ESGWheel

    Automatic bilge pump brands using non-mechanical sensing?

    Thanks guys, i will check out the Sahara pumps...
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