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I've been reading all the posts here about Volvo fuel cell problems and I believe I know the answer to my problem but wanted to run it by the community for a little feedback.
I have been having intermittent starting issues where the engine will crank fine but not fire. If you wait a few hours...
Does anyone know of a trusted source for remanufactured Volvo cylinder heads. I have a 2002 5.0 GXI-B engine. Today I decided to track down an annoying exhaust leak and found some corrosion in the riser exhaust port and the valve appears to have some corrosion on it. A quick look with a...
I have a VP 5.0 with an SX-M outdrive on a 205 Four Winns Sundowner. The boat has power steering and I was speaking with the local Four Winns dealer about excessive play in the steering system. After checking everything he recommended for play I found the helm to be at fault. I can turn the...
I recently purchased a Four Winns 205 with a Volvo 5.0 GXI engine with a SX-M drive unit. I noticed an empty bolt hole at the end of the lower unit behind the prop. I asked the local Four Winns dealer if a trim fin should be installed there, his answer was no. When looking through the SX-M it...
