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    A/C delco 41-101 plugs same as OE?

    I see by looking around that possibly the OE Volvo plugs 21467472 are the same as 41-101 A/C Delco? If they aren't the same, then I'll order OE,but seems like maybe they are. Anyone confirm this? Thanks
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    DTV100 tv ant? Anyone use one of these?

    Looking to replace my ant. only 2 stations, and no FM on the one I have......any one hear anything about these? Mod EDIT: Iboats has it for less: http://www.iboats.com/Digital-Yacht-DTV100-Marine-HD-TV-FM-Antenna/dm/cart_id.994396351--session_id.898137713--view_id.1436913
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    Tools to leak check SX-M

    Where can one get the tools to leak check my drive.....water in oil at end of year.
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    Need new hot water tank....Brands?

    Found where the water in the bilge was coming from, hot water tank leaks when engine is running, exchanger has a leak in it. Has an attwood in it now, I see the Kuuma brand being sold at several places, anyone have any experience with them?
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    Small leak, only when running

    2005 5.7 GI-e SXM DP This leak started late last year. ONLY leaks when running, and is down at the very back, can see it drip down transom. Idle, barely a drip, if you tach it up, its a steady drip. Not much back there to leak is there other than y pipe? Kind of scary to crawl back/under there...
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    Anyone buy a DP-M OEM exhaust bellows lately?

    Bought one from a dealer....."OEM" I was told, no box, clamp, or snap ring. Number on it is N-181074......google doesn't show it. Also I thought the latest one had the bottom shaved open? This just has a few little holes. I think its aftermarket they are trying to pass on me as OEM.
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    Drive paint?

    Where is the best place to get the grey drive paint and primer? Any links on how to do it? Ive never painted aluminum.
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    Bellows adhesive?

    Replacing the bellows on my 05 DP-M, is adhesive needed on the bellows anywhere when replacing?
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    A choice of gimbal bearings?

    Have a 2005 DPS-M, changing bellows on it, and should do bearing also, as have no idea if it was ever done. Are there 2 different kinds? This has the tube and external grease fitting, is this what it should be replaced with? I thought I heard about guys replacing with a sealed one, and removing...
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    Tools to align/ r and r gimbal bearing?

    Is a kit something like this, all that's needed? 2005 DPS http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gimbal-Bearing-Installer-Puller-Engine-Alignment-Tool-Mercruiser-OMC-Volvo-/310947357873?hash=item4865e824b1:g:FuEAAOxyrrpThgzn&vxp=mtr
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    Discounted online VP parts?

    Are there any good places out there that offer a good discount? I'm used to the automotive world where its easy to get a decent discount
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    Trim cylinder extends on its own

    I have the drive off my 05 Rinker 270 for the winter. Trim cylinders are tied up by the bodies, and siting almost level.......I noticed over a week or so, the one has extending out all the way by itself, other one has not moved. Any idea what would cause this?
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    Gotta pull drive....what does it weigh?

    Gotta pull the duoprop off my Rinker 270, what do these weigh? Couple hundred?
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    Bellows kit??

    Have an 05 Rinker 270 with duo prop drive, I want to change both bellows, shifter cable boot, etc. this winter, does Volvo make a kit, or do you have to buy everything separate? And whats there TO change? 2 bellows, shifter boot, gimbal bearing, ......seals between drive when take it off? And of...
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    Swapped out the oil lines before one came off

    Swapped out the oil lines for new, after reading about them popping off. These had slid down a fair bit. New ones have a different style, bigger crimp. Thanks to whoever posted about this!
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    Volvo Penta IPS Owners Community- anybody able to join?

    Have tried to register several times, but never hear back from an admin
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    Anything like Vessel View for us Volvo guys?

    As title said, love all the info this system shows, anything available for us folks with Volvo? 2005 5.7 Gi-E
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    Finally a Boat owner!

    After looking at a TON of boats, and blowing the budget, we finally own a boat! Took it home last Thursday.....just in time for a rotten rainy weekend lol Anyway, 2005 Rinker 270 FV , 280hp Volvo Penta duoprop, 5.7Gi, and heat and A/C.......got a good deal on it, and hope for some decent...
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    Keep GPS I have or upgrade?

    I have a Standard Horizon CP175c....seems decent, but fairly old. Has NT+ maps in it now. Now that said, this IS updateable to use MAX maps, and from my limited knowledge they are quite a bit better? So do I spend 200 on new maps, or sell it, and buy a new system for 1000+ bucks? I'm not sure I...
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    Finally found a boat !

    We didn't end up buying the Rinker I had talked about in the post below. It was rougher than looked in the pics, and needed quite a bit of work. Didn't get a good vibe at all from it.......So we ended up going up in budget AGAIN,looked at a bunch, and got a nice clean 2005 Rinker 270. Picking it...
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