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    Volvo penta stern drive longevity

    As long as it is still working properly, I`d disregard them. Probably just trying to stir up work for themselves.
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    impeller

    VP parts are fairly easy to find, I`ve had no difficulty. You need to check out this website, Volvo Penta Parts & Accessories from Power Product Systems, locate your engine and it will give parts schematics. Once you have the part number, you can Google that and find multiple vendors, even ebay...
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    Reusing same bellows again

    Age wise the bellows should still be good but depending on how easy they come off, you may tear or damage the sealing surfaces and may end up needing to purchase another. As a good bellows seal is imperative to drive life, if in doubt, I would replace.
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    Another Overheating Issue @ Idle

    I`d run it at idle from the blue port and see if it still overheats. If not, then you know your problem is between the drive pick up and the pump, possibly a clog. If it still overheats, then you know your problem is in the front of the engine
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    Another Overheating Issue @ Idle

    I`d pull the impeller and check it for damage. Does the engine behave the same way just running it from the blue flush port as opposed to running on muffs or in the water? Make sure the blue cap is put on tightly.
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    Open Bow Boat Sleeping ideas

    Marine Canopy company makes a bow tent. it is a good quality product but kind of pricy.
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    5.7 Riser - Clean and reuse or replace?

    Looks good to me. I`d run it another year or two.
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    Bellows sealant, DPS-A?

    I will be replacing my drive bellows here in a few weeks on my DPS-A. What if any sealer should I apply between the bellows and the aluminum housing rim?
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    4.3 GL Engine Mount Bolt replacement

    The front mounts are the only adjustable mounts so there is no reason to remove the rear unless they are broken and not functioning. Just lift the front of the engine enough to replace the front bolts/mounts.
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    Open Bow Boat Sleeping ideas

    Do you have a bow cover?
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    What are the essential tools to keep on board?

    Prop nut wrench(s).
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    Trailering clips?

    I use them when I am towing the boat. Peace of mind, not that much of an inconvenience.
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    4.3 GL Engine Mount Bolt replacement

    FYI- I`ve found it helpful if you give the new bolt a liberal coating of marine grease while installing. It helps protect the new bolt form this same scenario in the future.
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    Trim sender calibration Procedure EVC

    I think once the ohms are set on the unit itself and the unit installed the rest is done on the dash gage itself. My multi function gage has a setting that asks if the drive is up or down and you answer yes or no and enter.
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    Maintenance on garboard or brass plug that is leaking.

    I would unscrew and discard that old plug and ring, check the surface underneath for rot. If good, I would clean up the area underneath, purchase a new plug assembly and reinstall with a good backing of 5200. I also like to coat my plug threads with Teflon tape or thread seal.
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    DPS-A corrosion

    I just used the regular JB Weld. As for paint, I just used the Volvo SX silver right out of a spray can, then sprayed with clear coat. Not going to lie, at the end of the year, the drive is dirty and will need a good cleaning, but the corrosion has never come back.
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    DPS-A corrosion

    Ideally that might be what you need to do but like you said, some steps are not available. When I did mine, I just sanded down to bare metal, filled with JB weld paste, resanded and primed with zinc chromate and painted over that. After four years it is still good. One of the main things to...
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    Help with DPS-B 1.95 outdrive

    Thanks for the follow up, glad your back to normal.
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 Temp Gauge Not Working

    I bet you have a bad thermostat.
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    DPS-A corrosion

    I would address that immediately, not fatal now but it will only get worse which could lead to bigger troubles. I would pull the drive and use a brass wire brush or coarse sandpaper and get the corrosion off and down to bare metal. Then prime with zinc chromate primer and repaint with Volvo...
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