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    Slight Leak Trim Cylinder - Father’s Day?

    Unless it gets worse, I`d make it an end of season project.
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    scan tools...which one?

    I too have the Rhinda diacom hand held unit. When researching my purchase, I was not aware that any other product besides Rhinda products would work on a VP boat motor. things could have changed, that was three years ago.
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    Volvo SX-M

    The engine specifics are generally put on the top of the spark arrestor cover on a sticker. Secondly you can find a riveted block tag on the port back side of the engine block. With that number you can obtain specific engine information. You will need to know specifics of your block to obtain...
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    5.7 Gxi-f outdrive issue

    I agree with the above statement on checking the linkage. It would probably help us better if we knew what type of drive you have, so you might give us that. It could be a bad clutch, bad gears or a bad engine coupler.
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    5.7GI-300-J: left side cylinders not firing- ignition issue???

    If it`s a GI engine is it throttle body injected. The GXI is multi port injected.
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    Cleaning the LP and HP pumps on fuel pump

    I did my own a off season a few years ago. I used a paint stripper on the interior of the passages and holding tank, anywhere there was the paint and fuel together. I just left it in bare aluminum. Going on four years and still running strong. It`s fairly easy, just don't get in a hurry. Drain...
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    I screwed up! Did I damage anything?

    Check your alignment bar for straightness. You may have bent it.
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    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    Before paying $1800 for a new VP fuel cell, I would have that one rebuilt or try an aftermarket Amazon or ebay one for $200.
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    4.3 GXI - 2007 blowing hoses off

    I think your problem is within the thermostat housing with a clogged passage or thermostat not operating properly allowing excess pressure to build up. There are hidden bypass passages deep within the casting that can get clogged. I would start the engine and pull the feed and exit hoses from...
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    Volvo Penta SX-A Drive Whine

    Are you sure that it is in the drive and not the fuel cell? If truly in the drive, it could be your gimble bearing going out.
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    Water to impeller

    Does your motor have the blue flush port/ If so, use it instead of the muffs.
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    Backfire - intermitting performance

    If you do not have time to do it properly, just go the Amazon or Ebay and get an aftermarket assembly for $200. to bet back on the water quickly. Then rebuild your existing in the off season.
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    Can you identify this washer I found in my bilge?

    Looks like an engine mount washer.
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    Why's the boat leaking?

    In addition to all of the above, if you have any thru hull, check them and their hoses. Also check your entire cooling system including intake and exhaust rubber passages. Also make sure your transom assembly is tightened properly forming a proper seal with the hull.
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    Drive shaft wear

    I think I would replace that. I`ve never seen that type of wear, obviously your knuckles are rubbing together, probably in a tight turn or perhaps running the drive in the up position to much. How were the U joints?
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    2007 Volvo penta 4.3 gxi-j blowing hose of thermostat housing.

    I`d say is pumping water but it`s blocked up somewhere and causing excess pressure on the supply line. I`d check the thermostat housing closely and make sure the Tstat is in properly. Do a test by removing the Tstat and running it briefly to see if it blows off again. If it does not, it`s the...
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    Volvo penta SX trim tilt doesnt work...

    Use a voltmeter and see if you are getting power at the pump unit. I`m guessing its the switch on the throttle.
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    Anchor locker drain

    It looks like you have a layer of fiberglass mat over the hole. I would poke, saw or drill through that mat and you should be good.
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    I have also had good results with Starbright canvas spray. Half the cost of 303 and it does a good job.
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    Oil type

    I wouldn`t put too much stock in what the owners manual says for the oil. Oil has advanced greatly since that engine was produced and it may not necessarily give the best information.
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