seventeen2
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- Oct 9, 2009
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Hey to All,
Im in the process of rebuilding my 2006 3.0ltr Volvo Penta engines (GLP-D, one of a pair), which had a problem with seawater in no 4 cylinder after 50hrs use!
I have had the manifold, head and riser pressure checked and all have come back fine so im leaning on the manifold to riser gasket failing.
Here in the UK its a real pain to try and obtain parts without it costing the earth and I really dont want to do this job again as ive had to replace the valve, pushrod, exhaust seat etc..
I have got all the relevant gaskets and ready to put it all back together.
My concerns relate to the manifold and riser gaskets i have, they are Sierra green type ones and i think the differ to the origional ones on the engine, I think the o.e were thin metal type with a metal spacer sandwiched between?
I have searched this forum for reference to Sierra gaskets and have found that these are rubbish?
There are reports of people fitting these gaskets and then immediately after having to fit o.e type, surely they wouldnt be able to sell them if they werent up to standard?
I would appreciate all views on this...I really dont wish to do the job again, nor do I want to replace with o.e if not necessary.
Kind Regards
Dan
Im in the process of rebuilding my 2006 3.0ltr Volvo Penta engines (GLP-D, one of a pair), which had a problem with seawater in no 4 cylinder after 50hrs use!
I have had the manifold, head and riser pressure checked and all have come back fine so im leaning on the manifold to riser gasket failing.
Here in the UK its a real pain to try and obtain parts without it costing the earth and I really dont want to do this job again as ive had to replace the valve, pushrod, exhaust seat etc..
I have got all the relevant gaskets and ready to put it all back together.
My concerns relate to the manifold and riser gaskets i have, they are Sierra green type ones and i think the differ to the origional ones on the engine, I think the o.e were thin metal type with a metal spacer sandwiched between?
I have searched this forum for reference to Sierra gaskets and have found that these are rubbish?
There are reports of people fitting these gaskets and then immediately after having to fit o.e type, surely they wouldnt be able to sell them if they werent up to standard?
I would appreciate all views on this...I really dont wish to do the job again, nor do I want to replace with o.e if not necessary.
Kind Regards
Dan
