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    2006 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi Leaking between Riser and Manifold

    2006 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi (with original risers and manifolds, I am embarrassed to say) Hello, just took the boat into the shop for diagnosis and hopefully a successful repair. Got the boat out of storage about a month ago to get ready for the season (I know, late start), and when I started it...
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    Replacement Valve Covers - Stay OEM? Cheaper alternatives?

    I have a 2007 VP 5.0 GXi-G and as I was working on the steering actuator I noticed some rust around the edges of the valve covers. This winter I'm planning to replace the exhaust manifolds and risers, and while I am at it I may replace the valve covers as well. VP wants $125 and $102 for their...
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    Tips for removing rubber exhaust hoses and cast iron elbow - 2007 VP 5.0 GXi-G

    Hello, I'm about to start repair of a power steering actuator and am following the following post for guidance, which seems to be a very good step by step guide. However, I'm just getting started and having trouble getting the rubber exhaust hoses off along with the cast iron elbow. I removed...
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    2007 Volvo Penta SX-A Sea Water Output Hose Fitting Broke off at outdrive

    Hello, I've been posting a lot lately since I'm going over my boat in detail and finding things that are in need of repair. Appreciate all the help from the replies to my other posts. This weekend when inspecting the speedo tube that connects to the drive, I noticed a rubber hose (#18 in the...
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    5.0 GXI-G Raw Water Pump Replacement - Squeaking noise at higher RPMs

    Hello all, I just replaced the raw sea water pump on my 2007 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-G with a brand new (but aftermarket) pump. I meant and actually thought I bought an OEM pump on ebay, but when it came it was an off-brand but still brand new. Double-checked the ebay ad and sure enough it said...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI with SX-A: Speedometer reading zero

    My speedometer has been reading zero for a while, and I plan to finally address it. I've read that the pitot tube on the leading edge of the stern drive can get clogged. I've googled it and looked on YouTube and have seen some other model outdrives where compressed air is used to blow the...
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    Dual battery installation question

    I'm considering installing a second battery, possibly using the "Add-A-Battery" kit from Blue Sea Systems. My boat is not that large but still would benefit from the second battery so I don't have to worry about running the radio all day and still starting when it comes time to head back. My...
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    Oil pressure reading max all the time - even when engine isn't running

    Hey need to follow up. I'm thinking the oil pressure sensor on this engine is different than on some others. I've heard that on some engines there is an oil pressure sensor that has a single wire. And perhaps this is different than an oil pressure switch. But when I look up the part for my...
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    Oil pressure reading max all the time - even when engine isn't running

    Hello, I have a Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-G and the oil pressure gauge reads max pressure all the time. The gauge max dial reading is 80 psi and when I turn the ignition to "on" so the accessories and gauges have power (without starting the engine), the dial pegs all the way past the 80 psi reading...
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    Replacing Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI Motor Mount

    Hello, I have a 2007 Glastron DS215 with a Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-G engine. I'm not a super experienced marine mechanic by any means but I try to make my way around repairs that i can to save some money now and then. The motor mounts on my engine appear pretty bad as far as corrosion of the...
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