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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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    Cant get the outdrive so slide on!!!!!!

    Yes, you have to check the alignment of the coupler with the gimble bearing and adjust the engine height if not in line. In addition to that, you need to keep the driveshaft level with the gimble and hub when sliding the drive back in.
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    Volvo Penta Tilt/Trim Motor and Pump

    Interesting that you may have found a "motor only" replacement for the pump. Let us know if it works as I am sure there will be others that would like to have that reference for future similar situations. If so, please give vendor and part number information.
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    Maybe Dumb first time boat owner maintenance questions.

    Remove the drive and you will probably need to replace the gimble and U joints as water has probably gotten in and ruined those. With regards to the "underheating", it is probably a result of a bad thermostat or clogged bypass ports in the thermostat housing. I would remove it completely...
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    How To? 5.7 GXI Alternator and Serpentine Belt Replacement

    It`s fairly easy. Take a picture of the back of the alternator and the belt pathway for reference. Put a socket on the tensioner pulley and rotate it to loosen, pull the belt off the pulley. This will free the alternator for replacement. If replacing the belt, you will need to remove the water...
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    Water leak through haul

    Pull the drive, it can seem intimidating, but honestly it`s not that bad one you have done it. Build or buy a drive stand, we can help out after that if needed.
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    What is this part and what to do with it?

    I don't think I have ever seen anything that resembles that on my engine.
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    New engine - No Fire (Volcruiser)

    Double check the distributor setting and make sure the proper gear teeth are aligned, it can be tricky. Also, check things like the crank position sensor, make sure its working properly.
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    PSA, 'Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Rebuild

    I did my own a few years back. I used paint remover on the inside of the cylinders to clean the paint out of mine. Been running strong ever since.
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    5.7 GXI-A Hesitation and loss of WOT

    You mention low fuel issue, it is possible that your tank has contaminants that are clogging the fuel pick up when tank low vs filled.
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