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ESGWheel replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.

Here are some of my go to places for VP OEM Doug Russel Marine link Leaders RPM link Cecil Marine link > Cecil also sells Barr Other...

Today at 7:16 PM
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2002 Crownline 5.7.

While your workaround may be working for now, I am sure you can appreciate that this is not the way to go. Best to find the issue and...
Today at 6:48 PM
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.

Sorry for the delay. Looks like you are in good hands with Lou and Scott. Here is some tips and tricks on the risers and manifold...

Yesterday at 6:28 AM
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.

OK, so let’s reset and start at the beginning: a new to you boat and had 30 hrs last season of no issues. What changed? Ie did you do an...

Monday at 8:03 PM
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue.

There are many things that can cause an overheating situation. They range from the intake hoses in the sterndrive are sucking air, to...

Monday at 6:20 PM
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2002 Crownline 5.7.

I had a similar problem on my 2005 VP 5.0 GXi-E when I first got it. Kicked my butt and my local marina’s as well (neither of had...

Saturday at 11:24 AM
ESGWheel replied to the thread RPM after serpentine belt change.

It’s not unusual for tachs to go a little wonkery as they age. What typically happens is the 4/6/8 selector switch on the back of the...

Saturday at 10:54 AM
ESGWheel replied to the thread Cant start engine when opening throttle. Mercruiser 3.0.

While there is an issue with the control / neutral safety switch I am curious as to your starting procedure. Reving a cold, just...

Aug 16, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread Engine Not Running.

Frankly I am confused or perhaps simply ill-informed. I do not understand how the engine can run without the intake plenum (manifold)...

Aug 11, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help.

Giving your money constrains and experience my suggestion is let the teardown be your guide. Develop your minimal basic plan on the...

Aug 10, 2025
ESGWheel reacted to JAL51974's post in the thread aq125 cooling problem with Like.

finally GOT THIS SOLVED. The sealing ring shown in the picture was the correct one for this copper piping to the plastic strainer...

Aug 5, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread Compression test.

As the others indicated, you should be good to go and if you desire to investigate more, that can be done. However, I am concerned about...

Aug 2, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Based on the original symptoms after just putting on a new cap and rotor my thoughts were there could be an issue with distributor...
Jul 29, 2025
ESGWheel replied to the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine.

Post = put he photo on this website like u did the plugs... thx

Jul 28, 2025
ESGWheel reacted to searay250's post in the thread 2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine with Like.

Thank you! I will check the muffler, although a very preliminary check today with a stethoscope suggests that the noise is coming from...

Jul 28, 2025