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    Volvo Penta SXM1-1.51 Oil Leak from Small hole under cover

    Hi, This morning I noticed an oil leak coming from the outdrive and discovered it was coming from this little small hole next to the cover screw hole. Is this an indication of something serious? Thanks in advance.
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    Low Oil Pressure on Hot Idle

    Hello to all. I've been getting a low oil pressure alarm on my dash after the engine is hot and idle (0- 10 PSI). So far I've changed the sendor, switch, oil grade (20w50) and finally the dash so I'm thinking it's something internal. When the alarm goes off the engine feels fine and doesn't...
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    Rope on my prop (VP 5.0Gi PWTR SX-M 1.60)

    I caught a rope on my prop over the weekend on my and the first thing my engine did was turn off. Not knowing what it was at first I turn it back on and as soon as I tried putting it in gear it stalled out again. I say tried because it felt like the shifter was stuck. I eventually noticied the...
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    Compression Test

    Hi, What is the proper way to perform a compression test on a 5.0 Gi ? Thanks in advance!.
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    Low Oil Pressure Alarm

    Hi, I' recently gave my 5.0Gi PWTR it's first oil change and used the VP recommended grade SAE 30 (PENNZOIL BRAND). For the first time this past weekend I got a low oil pressure alarm while idling to the sandbar and back to the dock. This didn't happen while going at high speeds. I did verify...
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    GM standard GM-6094-M SAE 30

    I'm planning to change the engine oil on my 1999 5.0Gi PWTR and according to the docs I should use a GM standard GM-6094-M SAE 30 (Live in FL). Just looking for a brand recommendation. Thanks in advance.
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    How to manually turn an engine for alignment purposes

    What is the proper way to manually turn the engine for alignment purposes on a VP 5.0GiPWTR / SX-M 1.60. thanks!
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    VP Drive Installation Sealant/Adhesive/Grease

    Hello In the process of ordering replacement parts for my outdrive and as I read the manual it looks like I'm going to need a handful of products to put it back together. Now I've read a few threads regarding this topic but I can't seem to find a common answer so here it goes again. I'm just...
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    Water in the U-Joint Bellow

    Hi I purchased my first boat a few months back and thanks to Don?s docs I felt comfortable removing my SX-M outdrive today (pic 0). To my surprise the u-joint bellow had some water in it (pic 1). I also noticed that although the u-joints look pretty rusty (pic 3) they moved around smoothly...
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    SX-M loud clank noise when putting gear into forward

    Hi, Today I noticed a single loud clank noise while putting the gear in forward but runs smooth after. This doesn't happen when putting it into reverse. This sounds expensive... Am I in trouble? You can hear the noise more when I pull the lever fwd (UP) the second time. Thanks in...
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    1999 Four Winns 220 Horizon Electrical Questions

    Hi I purchased my boat mid last year and have been learning about it thanks to this great forum and the Volvo books. I was in the process of replacing the bilge pump and noticed an electrical connector with a single cable hanging from it going nowhere. Looks like the other end of this...
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    Exact tool to remove Tilt/Trim lines.

    I've been trying to remove trim/tilt lines from the Volvo Penta SX-M drive and but I can't seem to find the correct flare wrench. Could someone point me to the right direction as to what exact tool to purchase. As you can see in the pic the 7/16 wrench fits but I can't turn it (no clearance at...
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    Power Steering Shake

    I recently changed the cylinder and I still get a small-medium shake when turning port side fast (it doesn't happen much when I turn slow). I also noticed that it's less when the trim is down. I've been bleeding the system on and off for about 3 weeks and still can't get rid of it completely...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi PWTR Power Steering Fluid Question

    According to the manual we can use Duraplus Sterring Fluid or Dexron II ATF. Has anybody used Castrol Dexron VI Transmax ATF or see any issues with it? thanks in advance.
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    VOLVO PENTA 5.0Gi engine stalls on idle speed | fuel gauge bouncing

    I just purchased a 99 Four Winns Horizon 220 with a VOLVO PENTA 5.0Gi PWTR\ SX-M. Engine runs pretty good but lately it's been stalling when I when throttle fwd/rev while docking. I also noticed that the gas gauge bounces around when the engine is cold. It even triggers the low gas light sensor...
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