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    Volvo SX-M1. Bellow seal outdrive side

    Just replaced the drive bellow. It baffles me how this seals to the outdrive side. When the drive is pushed and bolted back up does the flat part of the drive seal to the flat part on the bellow? Don’t understand this at all. BTW. That was a little tough installing the new bellow but not...
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    Milky oil in outdrive. Flush?

    Looks like we blew the seal on the shifter mechanism in the outdrive Need to replace seal. Drained oil it was milky white. How to flush the remaining milky white oil. ? Is this necessary? Any links to show how to replace seal would be awesome. Thanks! Volvo Penta SX-M1
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    Chemical / Cleaner to Remove Adhesive from the old Bellows

    Can someone please direct me to a chemical or cleaner to get the old bellow adhesive off the outdrive?
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    Volvo Penta Threadlock - Pivot Bolts

    Is there a specific "threadlock" compound for the pivot bolts for the outdrive? Will any old "threadlock" work? Seems to be some speculation. Thanks!
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    Outdrive Replacement White Sealing Compound to Mounting Bolts

    Volvo SX manual states to apply "White Sealing Compound" to the stud bolts. Is this the correct compound? See Pics. Thanks
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    Volvo Penta Gasket Sealing Compound

    Can someone please give me a part number for the Volvo Penta Gasket Sealing Compound? Looks like I'll need this to replace the Drive Bellow
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    Bellows Replacement - SX-M1

    Can someone please direct me to the forum that discusses bellows replacement on a VP SX-M1 (2006 model)
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 GLP-D Exhaust / Intake Manifold Replacement

    While getting the boat ready for the season I noticed a drip coming from the bottom of the Manifold. Upon further inspection, there is a crack in the manifold just underneath the manifold. I removed the entire drain **** when I winterized it last time, but unfortunately rust had clogged that...
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    Volvo SX-M Bellows Replacement

    Hello, I need to learn how to (sooner or later) replace the bellows on my SX-M1 outdrive. I've been reading this forum for a few hours and came across some really good informataion. One thread stated to look at the "for adults only" thread for a link to the service manual. I looked there and...
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    Replacing Impeller - Getting ready for the Lake!

    Hello, I need to replace the impeller this weekend but have a question. Engine: 2006 Volvo 3.0L GLP-D with the impeller on the front of the engine. It appears there are three bolts that hold the impeller housing onto the pulley. Do I remove these three bolts to access the impeller or do I remove...
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    When to change impeller?

    Debating on whether or not to replace the raw water impeller this year. This boat only has 25 hours on it. We bought this boat at the end of last season and used it a few times before winterizing it. If I do tackle replacing the impeller, I have another problem. Accessing it is a problem...
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    Temp Guage Not Working -Which Sensor

    My temp guage is not working. There are two temperature sensors on the engine. One on the water pump housing and one on the exhaust housing. Which one sends information to the temp guage? :confused: Boat now has 25 hours. Thanks in Advance for any information. TulsaTime Boat: Stingray...
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    Add Anti-Freeze or Just Drain & Blow?

    With the winter months approaching fast, I'm getting mixed information on what the best or required method is for winterizing an inboard/outboard. You can get the winterization kits and expensive rv antifreeze and run that thru the block via muffs or just drain the block, push all remaining...
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    No Temp Guage Reading - 06 Stingray 20hrs

    :confused:Newer Boat 06 Stingray 185LX/SX leg. 3.0L Volvo. Ok, I am trying to fiqure out what the problem is...is it the guage itself or the sender. I took the instrument panel off and tested the connection points with a light meter and all came on...some stronger than the other. I tested the...
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    Crossed Battery Terminals - BoneHeaded!!

    Ok, This is totally emabarassing, I crossed the battery terminals and sparks flew everywhere! It didn't dawn on me that crossing the battery terminals was the problem when the sparks flew, so I tried it again and got it not to spark. What an idiot, After about 2 seconds or less, I see white...
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    06 Volvo 3.0 Bildge Pump Wiring Little Brown Wire

    Newer Boat: Stingray 185LX / 3.0L w/ SX leg. There is a wire harness that goes to the bildge pump. That harness splits off into another wire run that then goes into a coupler looking thing with one wire coming off of it. It's not connected to anything, but it does have a circle anchor looking...
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    outdrive won't trim - new boat

    Tulsa Time got a new boat - 2006 Stingray 185 LS Volvo Penta. Can't get trim or tilt to respond when key is on. Haven't had it on the water - just trying to check the oil in the outdrive, but can't get outdrive to move. The boat was a repo, missing the key. Had to replace the ignition...
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    No Fire - Volvo AQ131A/275 leg

    Took the boat out today and set her in the water and it did not start. It didn't even try to start with starting fluid..No fire. I replaced the ignition coil with a brand new one and that didn't work. I've never replaced or messed with the distributor, points or condensor because up until now...
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    Volvo Penta AQ131A/275 Alternator Question

    I've got a volvo penta AQ131A w/a 275 outdrive. I had the alternator rebuilt last year before the maiden voyage...just one of the major things I've done to it...Anyway, I'm not getting a voltage reading above 12v until the engine revs to about 2000 rpm. I'm pretty sure it's not putting out...
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    Volvo Penta AQ131A/275 Taking on Water

    I've got a 1986 Bayliner Capri 1650 w/ a Volvo Penta AQ131A w/ 275 Sterndrive. I've been on this forum quite a lot last year getting the old boat ready. Long and short of it is, it's running perfect thanks for a lot of folks on this forum. Got a new (small) problem. It's taking on a small...
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