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    Volvo AQ311 Engine Removal

    I need to remove the engine because of problems (Water in #4 cylinder, water in oil pan, and who knows what else). Is there a post on removing engines? Are replacement engines available for a 1989 I/O? Can a Chevy 350 car engine work?
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    1989 AQ 311 Water in crankcase oil

    The I/O has been running great, until today. Today it was running rough and when I got inside the breakwater I opened the compartment cover and saw oil in the bilge. Also when I pulled the dipstick the oil was milky, same with the inside of the fill cap. There was no smoke from the exhaust but...
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    AQ 311A Oil Cooler - Is it needed?

    I have a rotted oil cooler on my 1989 AQ311A. Volvo want $1,000 for a new one. Aftermarket can be found for $270. Do I really need one if I run in the cold waters of Massachusetts? I was thinking of jumping the fittings from the filter so as not to disrupt the flow of oil.
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    1989 AQ311 Oil Pan Removal

    I need to pull the engine to replace the oil pan on a Volvo Penta AQ311 (now a duoprop). As the engine is half tucked under some molded wells I need to slide it forward. Are there any threads for this engine? or are the different models similar? Should I remove the out drive? Are there...
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    1989 Sea Pro 23' Gas Tank Size

    I have a 23' 1989 seapro sport fishing boat. I can not find any leterature on the internet to tell me the size of the gas tank. Can anyone help with this??
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    Volvo 290 Bearing Carrier Assembly

    From my last thread, the volvo bearing carrier was removed without a problem. I now want to re assemble it to the outdrive. Is there a marine sealant I should use in addition to the o rings? Should I bed the bolts in sealant to keep out the corosion or just use a thread lock compound, and which...
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    23 yo Volvo bearing carrier removal

    I need to replace the shaft seals on a DP-A. The bearing carrier doesn't want to come off using a slide hammer. Is this a part that needs to be sacraficed to get it off? Can I use a puller and pull against the prop shaft? Any sugestions would be appreciated.
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    Volvo outdrive ID?

    I have a 1989 AQ 311 with an outdrive that was converted to a duo-prop. I have no markings on the outdrive. Can you tell me what I have or how to find out?
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