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  1. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Update: Still not done but have a high degree of confidence will successfully conclude in the coming days. Both work and the rainy weather have delayed me significantly but it’s been helpful. Using the removed hose, I cut off an end so I had just the nut. With this I have been able to (1)...
  2. ESGWheel

    New Boat - Trim Cylinder Threads Stripped - Fixed

    ZLJUANN, You have given me new hope with my issue! While I am familiar with thread repair kits like Heli-Coil, I frankly did not think they would work on this application. I figured the unique method of sealing using an O-Ring by having the male nut bottom out on the female side which compresses...
  3. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    CaptnO, If you have a 5.0 GXi-E (which I also have) then yes that is the bracket he is referring to. They are a good source of parts, usually at a good discount. Also consider a used one from ebay since it’s a crap shoot just now > ie there is no smoking gun yet so parts changing is a reasonable...
  4. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta Drive Belt - Lots of dust and quickly wearing??

    CaptnO, I too was plagued with the belt wear and dust issue on my 2005 5.0 GXi-E. Was replacing the belt ½ way thru our short season out of caution. Was driving me nuts and caused another problem. Ultimately, I had several issues: alignment, bad pulleys (rust / worn) and a slightly out of...
  5. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Success! Got home late but still had an hour of daylight and the weather was warm and sunny. Do I dare to try to get the trim hose broke loose? I do. Was careful to make sure the motor supported and a catch pan for the oil in place. Gathered up the tools and proceed to work the unique Laser...
  6. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Quick update: While waiting a little more than a week (which is still pretty amazing when you think about it) the Difficult Access Socket Ser arrived from the UK. Despite the rain I plugged in the 11mm socket into a long wobble extension to see if it would fit. IT DOES! The thin wall coupled...
  7. ESGWheel

    FELL Marine MOB+ Install

    Agree. And I already had the lanyard style. I just figured there would be more focus on using it. And actually using a kill switch it is a good idea. Now I have no excuse :cool:
  8. ESGWheel

    FELL Marine MOB+ Install

    Great to hear! Thanks for sharing.
  9. ESGWheel

    FELL Marine MOB+ Install

    Dingbat, How long have you had it? Any issues, regrets or tips?
  10. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    I have had the boat for about 10 years and the drive has been off 4 times by my marina for routine and other maintenance. However just pulling the drive does not gain additional access, it’s the pivot assembly that ideally needs to come off and it has never been off that I know of. I am sure it...
  11. ESGWheel

    FELL Marine MOB+ Install

    With the advent of the new law in 2021 regarding boaters to use an engine cut-off switch on all personal watercraft and powerboats less than 26 feet in length, I bought the FELL Marine Mob+ Wireless Man-Overboard Cutoff Switch. My 2005 Larson 228 LXi with VP 5.0 GXi-E engine already came with a...
  12. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Bondo, thanks and appreciate the welcome. Yes, I got all that: crows’ foot, wobbly extensions, etc. etc. None will work and while I am totally willing to grind down any of the tools, I frankly do not think that will do the trick either. Its needs to be a thin walled ‘crows foot’ that will fit...
  13. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    When you have done this did you pull just the drive or both the drive and the pivot? thx
  14. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    I did. That is when I found out the tracking number originated in the UK.
  15. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Update: turns out the leak is actually coming from the fitting at the manifold block. It was running down the hose, transferred to the other one and gave the false impression the lower hose to fitting was leaking. This was supported by a bulge in the hose where it’s crimped to the fitting. A...
  16. ESGWheel

    VP SX-M Trim Hose replacement without pulling drive?

    Need advice from someone who has done it or…. VP TSK SM-M External Trim Hose replacement. Can it be done without pulling the drive and/or gimbal? Assume no issues with corrosion or stainless to aluminum. One of the trim hoses has a slow drip, drip leak where it’s crimped (where the tubing...
  17. ESGWheel

    Dreaded VP Fuel Pump Whine

    Update: opening of the 2020 season. Was not even sure we would have a season with the COVID situation. Fortunately we have not been impacted health wise. And also fortunately we were able to get out boat in for the last few weekends. Nice get away from all the shelter in place. OK so what has...
  18. ESGWheel

    Dreaded VP Fuel Pump Whine

    How I dealt (so far) with dredged VP Fuel Pump Whine. 2005 Larson with a VP 5.0 GXi. New to me in 2015. Nice boat, well cared for, very low hours (less the 250). My first encounter with the dreaded Fuel Pump Whine (FPW) was in 2017 when I noticed the unusual high pitched noise and started...
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