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ok a starter bolt broke off in the block. I drill it out no probelms use ext and got the broken piece out and didnt mess the treads up. Put to new bolts in all fixed started fine. yesterday out in the ocean diving for lobster (mini season). starter made the same grinding noise like when the bolt...
Just wondering if anyone has any idea why the temp gauge is not working. Any tests i can do to find out. The boat is a 2004 ssi180 chaparral 3.0l volvo penta
Thanks,
mike
Took the boat out saturday after it was sitting for about 3 weeks. Mind you it was running perfectly 3 weeks ago. Its a 2004 Chaparral 180ssi 3.0L Volvo with a SX drive. When I turn at idol or in gear and driving, it will make a roaring sound. Its almost like when your power steering fluid is...
I'm removing the drive to change the bellows and bearing. When taking off the shift cable does it have to be in forward,reverse or nautral?
Thanks Mike
