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  1. Wave34

    Volvo 5.0 gxi Stalls at idle. Hard start.

    Is your PCV valve working? Is it a new problem? Any work done on the engine before that?
  2. Wave34

    Is the buddy heater safe?

    A diesel heater (forced air) will provide more heat that you need, and it will be dry heat, which makes a big difference. It can be a portable unit or a kit to permently install inside the bilge if the boat is big enough. Exhaust is routed outside, only the heat is routed inside, so a lot safer...
  3. Wave34

    Can't read MIL

    alldodge, I took this information on the Rinda website for their CodeMate device. But I didn't read correctly (french brain). With only IGN ON, it is a test light, and if it remains ON during start up then there is a MIL. I can't start the engine right now because I removed the injectors for...
  4. Wave34

    Can't read MIL

    2004 Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-D / MEFI4B When I connect a LED on my DLC and turn the IGN ON without starting, the LED is ON which indicates that codes are presents. I then jump A-B to get the codes, and only 12, 12, flashes continiously, whick is 'no fault'. I Know if I clear the codes the LED will...
  5. Wave34

    what is that sensor?

    It seems that your guess is good (y)
  6. Wave34

    what is that sensor?

    I did disconnect it, but I was watching the digital readings from the gateway on my phone and saw no change. Of course I was not looking at the gauges :)
  7. Wave34

    what is that sensor?

    Thanks. I tought the gauge sensor was on the SB side of the block at the valve. I will have to check again what it looks like.
  8. Wave34

    what is that sensor?

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-D 2004 located on intake manifold, front, starboard. (yellow wire) Is it the gauge temp sensor?, I tought it was located on the side of engine block....
  9. Wave34

    Overheating, again

    Update. Thermostat was bad. It is a new thermostat that I changed 3 years ago (non Volvo) so it was the last thing I suspected. I'm lucky that I kept the old one in the boat ... It was good, but changed as preventive maintenance. So, if it ain't broke, don't fix it LOL.
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    Overheating, again

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-D The boat was running well for many years. Spring 2021, first ride, overheat. After troubleshooting, found a bad seal in the RWP. Replaced and ran well all summer. Spring 2022, first ride, overheat. Troubleshoot, change again the RWP seal. There was rust on the shaft After...
  11. Wave34

    Question on my anodes

    So if I want to go in freshwater and saltwater without changing anodes, I should go with aluminum?
  12. Wave34

    Question on my anodes

    Volvo DP-SM From the picturres below, are my anodes aluminum, magnesium or zinc? I don't think it is zinc from the color. Are they still good? The ones on the outdrive look OK to me. The ones on the trim tabs, I don't know, seems more than 50%. I boat in fresh water, but plan a trip of 5...
  13. Wave34

    Windlass struggling to pull rope

    I have the exact same problem as you have. I found that if I press the black plastic finger over the line, it grabs very well. I also found that when the line piles up in the small compartment the tension is lost on the windlass and it slips. Since I boat alone sometimes, I bought a wireless...
  14. Wave34

    conversion to electronic ignition for Volvo penta-5.7 GXI-J

    Mine is a 5.7 Gi-D and is a 2004 with MPI Yours is younger because of the -J. Shoud be MPI as well. I'm confused.
  15. Wave34

    No beep when key turned

    Look at your safety lanyard. It will do that if there is a problem with it. Or if you don't have one, check the ignition key, and wiring related to ignition 12V.
  16. Wave34

    Water inlet in engine bay?

    Be careful. Volvo used 2 routing setups for this flush port. On earlier engines, that port was used to flush the engine with the engine stopped since the port was after the impeller. On later engines, this port is before the impeller, so, it is possible to run the engine with water on that...
  17. Wave34

    Florida marinas occupancy rate

    Thanks, will check.
  18. Wave34

    Florida marinas occupancy rate

    I'm planning to spend 5 months next winter in Florida with my boat. Around Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood. Am I late or early to start looking for a spot? I know that campings are already full for next winter, but was wondering if it was the same for marinas.
  19. Wave34

    What is this? Volvo throttle.

    If you never had a kill switch at this location, it may be a provision for a futur install, blocked by a plug, that got lost at some point. My Volvo shifter has the kill switch but just below. On the picture, I removed the switch to replace it with a new one.
  20. Wave34

    280 Volvo Trim Sensor

    Did you look on Amazon? I found mine there for my 2004.
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