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    Intake warning sound for one second

    There are actually more codes than just those three. You need a code reader to know what is going on.
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    Recommend a dwell meter

    If you still have points, get one of the electronic modules to replace it.
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Good idea. For some reason lots of people never have their trailer tires balanced.
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    Can only suck out 3 liters of oil from 4.3tks

    Why change the oil if you don't change the filter ?
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    2008 Chaparral Signature 310 Trailering

    That forum is absolutely worthless. That is why I ended up here. And I know from experience that if you ask the factory a trailer question they will advise you to contact your dealer.
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    IAC valve cause 2 beep code?

    Could be the IAC, and it could be quite a few other things. For example, I have had to replace my IAC once. But my water pressure sensor has had to be replaced 4 times.
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    Inner fender?? On trailer protect boat from tire debris?

    That is fairly common on boat trailers around here. I never looked closely at mine, but it appears to be some kind of plywood, covered in bunk carpet and bolted to the frame and fender with a few welded on tabs.
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    Mercruiser issues with alarm and guardian mode

    The most common failure on our boat is the water pressure sensor. It has been replaced 4 times in 16 years.
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    8.1 guardian mode at low rpm

    Get a code reader to find out what it is. There are dozens of possible codes. On my boat the most common failure is the water pressure sensor.
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    "Premium" vs "high performance" lube

    Used Merc High Performance in our OMC stringer mount for years. My favorite boat mechanic at the time used it in everything. He said it was the best, with the added benefit of only having to stock one kind of lube.
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    Chaparral experts in here ?

    The fuel sender should be inside the fuel tank. You would get to from the top, approximately in the middle. If I ever have to get to mine I will have to cut an access hole.
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    Chaparral experts in here ?

    There is no such thing as customer service at Chaparral. They will tell you to contact the dealer you purchased the boat from.
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    Cockpit cover

    You are going to have to get one custom made. My cockpit cover got damaged when the boat was only 3 months old, and Chaparral told me to go get one custom made because they did not stock them. I even tried Taylor, since they made all the canvas for the boat, and they said they could only sell...
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    Steel Caps or Bearing Buddys?

    I think buddy bearings are worth it. Every now and then you get a bad seal. Without the bearing buddy you may not know about it until the bearing fails.
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    I replace every tire between 6 and 7 years old, regardless of what they look like. Sure it seems like you are wasting money, but a blowout on an old tire at highway speeds caused $7,000 worth of body damage on my restored truck.
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    Anyone run Hartland tires from discount tire?

    Carlisle tires have become much better over the last few years. I get mine at Discount tire. Another thing I like is the speed rating has increased.
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    Do you park your vehicle straight into your garage or back in?

    IMO, Yes.
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    Do you park your vehicle straight into your garage or back in?

    I have a company vehicle, and they always say to back it in. But I rarely do that on any vehicle, and only back in when I have something to load in the trunk.
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    Update to using Toilet bowl cleaner for hull and bottom

    It is a store. The toilet cleaner is a house brand called "simply VALUE liquid bowl cleaner". It comes in a 1 gallon jug for around $10.
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    Update to using Toilet bowl cleaner for hull and bottom

    Smart and Final has a toilet cleaner with hydrochloric acid in it. Works great on the toilets and will now have to try it on my boat.
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