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    Re: OMC/Volvo Penta 3.0 Sx Cobra engine squeal

    Re: OMC/Volvo Penta 3.0 Sx Cobra engine squeal I have the same squeal for 1 minute after starting my Volvo/Omc Cobra SX 3.0L Did changing your belts fix the issue?
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    OMC/Volvo 1998 3.0L Front Engine Mount Adjustment

    I am trying align my engine and I can not figure out how to raise the front engine mount. It is a 3.0L 1998 Volvo/OMC with a single front mount on a 170 Four Winns. None of the bolts will turn, although I don't really see which ones I should turn. I am soaking them with PB Blaster at the...
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    Am I missing a Rubber Seal for the Ujoint Bellows?

    I removed my 1998 OMC/Volvo SX outdrive and noticed there is water in the bellows (gimble housing). The bellow looks like it is in good shape and there is no rusting or damage to the ujoints or the gimble bearing. But I noticed there is not a sealing ring or gasket other than the actual bellow...
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    Horrible Screeching noise from front of engine

    I have a 1998 OMC/Volvo Penta 3.0 GS When I start the engine there is a horrible screeching sound that sometimes stays and sometimes goes away. I sprayed belt spray and that didn't help, so I am not really suspecting the belts, this noise sounds worse than belts... This problem has been...
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    How to rotate Distributor Cap for timing adjustment

    I need to adjust the timing on my Volvo Penta 1998 3.0GL. Idles pretty rough. I can't figure out how to twist the actual distributor cap. Is there a hidden bracket that I am not seeing? I know the process once I can get it loose, but I'm sort of baffled at what is keeping this dist cap from...
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