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    Help! Volvo Penta 5.0 submerged in water

    My 2000 Reinell 20L with Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi was beached sideways this weekend during a squall and the pounding fresh water waves filled the boat up to the steering wheel and motor to the flame arrestor. I bailed the boat and got it back into the water and now need assistance in changing out the...
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    Volvo Penta Oil Change Kit Available?

    Is there a oil change kit that allows you to easily change the oil from the oil pan on a Vovo Penta 5.0L motor which has the dip stick coming out of the drain plug. I've tried sucking the oil out of the dip stick using a 12v suction pump and drill pump and not too sucessful. I've seen the...
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    Volvo Penta Power Steering Fluid Type?

    Took my boat out for its first summer outing. Did not check the steering fluid level and turned out it was dry and eventually the steering system overheated and started smoking bad. Hope its not ruined. I did not run the engine further and had someone tow me in. Hopefully, all I have to do is...
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    K&N Flame Arrestors on Fuel Injection?

    I'm interested in getting a little more horsepower out of my Volvo Penta 5.0L Gi if possible at a low cost. K&N advertises can single-handedly improve horsepower by as much as 15 percent. I'm used to rejetting motors when adding a K&N. Can/does the fuel injection need adjusting? Has anyone...
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    $250 for engine/out drive inspection?

    I recently bought a 2000 pleasure/ski boat with a Volvo 5.0Gi. I had to get a inspection for a warranty transfer. I was expecting to pay 1-2hrs labor @ $60/hr. I was charged 3.8hrs for $250. Seems excessive just for an inspection. Is this reasonable to do a compression test, lower unit pressure...
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