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    Reinstall SX M/ What O Rings/gaskets needed?

    Pulled the drive yesterday looking for possible water/air leak in pickup hose. What o rings/gaskets etc.. need or would you suggest need replacing when reinstalling the drive? I see the manual suggests replacing different ones. Is there a kit that includes the common ones instead of trying to...
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    Volvo 5.0GXI Overheat/New thermostat

    Had a post up yesterday about this boat overheating…. Tried to modify it but was giving me a fit so I created a new post. Meant to include that i replaced the thermostat prior to the overheating incident. Several local car guys who I trust nodded their heads when I told them of the “crisis” but...
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    5.0 GXI overheat/question

    2 issues that I need help with: Winterized boat last year with no issues. Pulled all drain plugs and ran through with glycol. Went to plug everything back up today and have an “extra” brass plug that I can’t seem to find a spot for. I have the 2 large plugs on the rear of manifolds….1 on knock...
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    Rinker 212/Volvo SX M Throttle Cable

    Buying a throttle cable for setup in title. Cable on boat is a Volvo Penta Xact 14ft.... When I look online I see the same part number I found on the OEM cable but was concerned about the end going to the actual throttle lever. Is it universal or is there something specific I need to attach it...
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    Hard to turn right, easy to left?

    Rinker 212, Volvo 5.0 GXI with power steering: What would be causing the issue in my title. Last time out, after sitting a few weeks, i had a hard time turning the wheel to the right... seemed ok to the left. After a bit of driving, the hard right seemed to loosen up a little but still was...
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    Belt Squeal

    5.0 GXI. Previous owner added updated bracket for alternator/power steering pump and auto-tensioner. Had belt chirp at beginning of season that led me to investigate pulley alignment. Found that idler pulley is about 1/4 in back from alternator pulley using a straight edge. With aforementioned...
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    White Smoke/High Idle

    5.0 GXI, first trip to the lake this year. On first crank of morning, boat would rev super high and then drop off to super low idle before leveling off. Gradually worsened over course of trip. Never happened before this trip and Would only occur on 1st crank in AM. Had to refuel on lake a few...
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    5.0 GXi Rough Idle

    I have a 5.0 GXi that was repowered towards end of last summer. Since getting it back we have chased a rough idle at first crank and/or difficulty on a warm restart. Would usually require clear flood on throttle to start. From there, once idled it would stay at idle and run as expected all thru...
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    Volvo SX-M

    Good morning all, I have trolled around the shadows for a bit here trying to chase a hot starting issue and figure its about time to join. You guys have all been a wealth of info so far and I appreciate you very much for that. In my search for parts and such I seem to have difficulty when...
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