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    "Fogging" new VP 4.3?

    Like said above, I simply pour an ounce or so of two cycle oil into my fuel filter when replacing it, run it for a few minutes, good to go. Do not spray fogging oil into the throttle body.
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    Aq271c engine oil

    Yes, that would be fine for your boat, maybe even better.
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    You need to drain that +20 mixture out of the block as it is too weak a concentration for winter. Like stated above use a 50/50 mixture. You need to drain the heat exchanger, hoses and the manifolds of all raw water. You can leave dry but I prefer filling with good quality pink antifreeze to...
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    T-Connector Between Block & Knock Sensor?

    My GXI has such a T. the drain petcocks screw into it.
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    Volvo Penta Factory Fuel Pump - No better than aftermarket?

    I have heard fairly good results with the aftermarket pumps. There may be a few lemons out there but for the price you can buy a spare and still not be near the cost of the OEM. I would suggest purchasing an aftermarket to get you through the rest of the season and have your old one rebuilt. I...
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    Lack of cooling water flow at idle and low rpm.

    Do you have a "blue cap" flush port? If so, you might try running on that to see if symptoms persist. If not, you probably have an issue in the drive pick up tubing somewhere.
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    Looking for lower end case: Volvo Penta Cobra SX product 3868389

    Ebay generally has a good selection of used drive units.
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    2005 VP 5.0Gxi 2500-3000rpm max. Low pressure Pump 0 psi

    If you find that the LP pump is bad these days you can just replace that pump. There are many aftermarket pumps available online from ebay and Amazon as well as entire fuel cell assemblys for a fraction of the cost of OEM. This option might get you through the season, in the off season you could...
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    Oil change question

    Amazon has that one above or similar models. I have one and it works well.
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    Volvo Penta DPS-B1 Lost gear/power when accelerating

    Pop the plastic cover off and check the shift linkage to see if everything moves when the throttle is pushed forward and in reverse. If it does, you probably have internal problems, if not, you should be able to correct it and get back on the water.
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    Small water leak volvo penta 5.0gl

    Your pump bearing seal has crashed. Just replaced mine. I would attack it soon as the bearing will be rusted and water will be thrown all over your engine compartment. You can rebuild the existing one or buy a whole new unit for a couple hundred bucks on Amazon and replace it quickly.
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 gxi overheating

    I would try running on muffs before going to the lake, if it works, then take it to the lake. But you might first prime the pump via the blue flush port, then try the muffs. Make sure your blue flush port cap is on tight before you run on the muffs.
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    Paint Plugged my Volvo Penta Hi/Low Fuel Pump

    You can clean and rebuild yourself, I did mine in the off season or you can buy an aftermarket for a couple hundred bucks. Just don't buy an OEM one because of the price. I agree, someone should have forseen the paint problems ahead of time and that it should have never been approved for acceptance.
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    U-joint seized into gimbal bearing

    Looks like you are going to have to try to secure a rope/cable to the portion remaining and give it a big pull, perhaps with a come along or something that can supply similar force.
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 gxi overheating

    Make sure your blue cap flush port is tight and seating properly and has the O ring in it. If not, your pump will pull in air and you will lose the ability of the pump to pull in drive water. You might pull the impeller out and inspect it for damage due to the overheating.
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    Mystery hose

    Maybe a drain line for the bellhousing.
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    Changing oil without a dipstick

    Yep, the dipstick should have been transferred from the old engine or a new one installed. There is probably a hole, mine was on the starboard side, that can be used.
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    I replaced the water pump impeller and now I have problem with overheating

    Do you have the blue flush port? If so, make sure you cap is on tight and that it is sealing. If not, it will suck in air.
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    Penta Cooling Hose

    That looks like a power steering coolant line that ruptured. Did you loose power steering fluid when it ruptured, an oily mess?. the other end should terminate at the power steering pump. Pull the hose from the pump and disconnect there. then go to an auto parts store and buy a replacement. You...
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    New Engine Installed - adjust cam angle 2001 5.7 GXI-A engine

    When I did mine a few years ago, I used a Rhinda techmate unit. If you seat the distributor in the correct cam tooth you will likely get it to fire and run, but the distributor will need to be finely tuned to get the correct angle, I believe less than 10 degrees, by slightly rotating the...
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