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    VP 5.7 Gi-300-J overheating

    Thank you Lou. We just got back from being on the water all day. Temp stayed at around 170 the whole time. Take care.
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    VP 5.7 Gi-300-J overheating

    Thank you for the reply. Yes, I had checked with the IR (not "IF" like I said before, sorry about that) and it matched the dashboard gauge. But I found the issue. The "NEW" thermostat was defective. I had an old one from a previous Volvo laying around. Issue solved. I guess next time I'll...
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    VP 5.7 Gi-300-J overheating

    No luck. Hoses have good flow and installed properly. Should I pull the circulating pump and inspect? I am out of ideas.
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    VP 5.7 Gi-300-J overheating

    Ok, thank you for the reply. I'll go ahead and double check those 2 hoses. I'll also double check the raw water pump hoses, but they are different sizes. I don't think it is possible to fit the smaller one into the larger pipe. I'll go check them now. Hopefully it is something this simple...
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    VP 5.7 Gi-300-J overheating

    Hi group, I am stuck with an overheating problem and hoping someone can suggest what to try next. I've had this boat since new and I've been doing all the maintenance. It is a 2010 with a single VP 5.7 Gi-300-J (RAW water cooled), with a duoprop outdrive, with 326 hours. Always used in brackish...
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    5.7gi-j serpentine belt

    Yes, that's the OEM number. I am currently using a Gates (from Napa). The part number is 060910. I think I paid $17 for it. The size is 20mm x 2329mm OC
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    Intermittent knock - VP 5.7 Gi300-J

    Hi group, I have a VP 5.7 Gi-300-J from 2010. I've had it since new and it now has 230 hours. It runs really well except yesterday a knocking noise started happening. I shut it off as soon as I heard it and did a visual inspection. I didn't find any obvious problems. I then re started the...
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    Speedometer hose to nipple - DPS-A - Need part number

    Hi everyone, I noticed a hose with a metal fitting and a small hose hanging near the hydraulic lines by the passenger side trim ram. I couldn't figure out what it was so I left it alone. I also noticed a plastic plug on the outdrive near where the hose was but again I had no idea what it was...
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    Engine Winterizing Technique - Leave engine block dry or wet?

    Hi everyone, I've been winterizing my engines via the flush hose by first running water, and once the thermostat opened, switch to antifreeze. Once 4 gallons of antifreeze were used, I would just turn off the engine and leave it like that. A friend of mine came across this article and made me...
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    Volvo 5.0 GL-E with SX-M 1.66 drive - Won't move faster than 3 mph plus whine noise

    Hi everyone, yesterday I had an issue with my friend's boat and I can't figure what the problem might be. It is a Volvo 5.0 GL-E with SX-M 1.66 drive (2005), with 80 hours. He is the first owner and all required maintenance has been done. The latest was new gimbal bearing and bellows. This...
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    Engine won't crank...out of ideas.

    Hi everyone, I need some help please. I have an '05 Regal with a Volvo 4.3 GXi-E. Towards the end of last season I've been having a no crank problem. I turn the key and nothing happens. No clicks or anything. After a few tries it suddenly cranks and starts right away. It is getting harder...
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