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    Volvo penta AQ131a/275 U joint replacement

    I am planning on doing a drive shaft bearing replacement and am considering a U joint replacement while I have it apart. I noticed some growling and vibration during hard turns above 10-15 MPH and suspect the U joints and or the drive shaft bearing. I am changing the drive shaft bearing because...
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    New Fuel pump noise. Volvo Penta AQ131A

    I recently installed a new Sierra Volvo Penta Fuel Pump 841161 XP 18-7286 in my Volvo Penta AQ 131A. During installation I noticed the check valve/backflow preventer before the pump wasn't working great ( probably unrelated). After installation everything worked fine. Several days later...
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    Drive Shaft Bearing questions Volvo Penta AQ131A/275

    I'm looking for some advice regarding the drive shaft for a 1986 Volvo Penta AQ131/275. I am in the middle of a drive shaft bellows replacement when upon inspection I notice play in the drive shaft. There are no visible bearing retainer clips and the seal appears to be in good condition. ( I...
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