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    Noise after impeller change

    Hi everyone, changed the impellers today on my 2008's 5.7L gi-300-j. Both were in not to bad of shape. Installed easily enough, however I noticed an off noise from the engine afterwards. Below is a link to he video I took. Temps are good. Seems to be running fine. No leakage. Any thoughts...
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    Ram cylinders

    Hi all, appears one of the rams has a slight leak, which of course it does, as I have been leaking fluid through the notorious trim cover (Volvo is sending me two covers - which covers only half the problem as I think I need pumps too.. and you can't order the pumps seperatly.. issue for another...
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    Changing Sparkplugs

    Hi everyone, just wondering if there are any videos or documentation on how to change the plugs on a 5.7L GI-J. I've done some Googling and can't find much. Thanks.
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    40amp vs 50amp Fuse

    Hi everyone, I have a bad 50 amp push-to-reset fuse. I have a three battery bank system and each has their own fuse from the charger. I am having difficulty sourcing a 50amp fuse where I am, but have access to a 40. The battery charger is a 40amp one. Anyone see issues with just using a 40...
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    Charging Issue - three battery system

    Hi everyone. I thought I would throw this issue out there to the masses, as it may be a common thing and someone will know exactly what to replace/fix. It is most likely an open connection somewhere perhaps, but anyway here it is. Twin engine with two starter batteries and one house battery...
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    5.7gi-j serpentine belt

    Hi all, I'm wanting to keep a few spares on board and have had good experience with Gates. Anyone know of the Gates part number for the VP 5.7 GI-J? I have went through the menu at Gates, but that engine doesn't show up which, to me, is very strange. Also, is anyone able to confirm that the...
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    Battery Banks

    Hi all, I have read in a couple threads here that mixing chemical profiles is bad. Mixing old and new is so bad, but more acceptable due to the practical reasons (not replacing older batteries with new ones when they work just fine). I have three batteries. Two for the engines and one for the...
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    Any 06+ Cabrio 330 owners here

    Hi all, new to me 08 Cabrio 330. Anything I need to watch out for? Any advice specific to this generation of Larson? It has the 2x 5.7 VP GI-J engines.
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    Two year old fuel

    Okay, hear me out first. Boat I have just purchased has 900L of two year old fuel that was stabilized. One solution is to syphon off all of the fuel into some sort of container and mix it with the gas in my vehicle. Other option is to throw some seafoam in the tanks, keep an eye on the fuel...
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    Mechanical to Electronic Conversion

    Hi all, I have a 08 Larson Cabrio 330 with 2x5.7 VP GI-J's. I am almost positive it is mechanical throttle, but the idea of electronic throttle and joystick controls are very intriguing. Can it be converted from mechanical to Electronic??
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