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    Free moving Drive

    Hi All My XD-B Volvo Penta out drive is moving lose, turns left and right for 4-5 inches before steering moves. I was fine with that, but lately i thought i need to fix this as when i launch the boat it requires adjusting few times before the boat runs in a straight line! and when its a bit...
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    Urgent - Drive Upper Kit - broken teeth!

    Dears I have a broken teeth in my Drive Upper Kit, Part number 21130692, the question is: Can I use the drive still -after cleaning- for few weeks while the part is shipped (trying to save lots of $s by buying from abroad). thanks for your always help Firas
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    Water bump .. the way it is or could be more!

    Hi All, I replaced the WaterPump in June 13, and last week, it started leaking again! so got replaced and found the bearing is bad because of the seal did let water in as it seems! is it that such item should be replaced every 100 hours or so! or there could be a root cause or its just bad...
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    smell and smoke!

    Hello My 5.7 OSXI-GF GASOLINE PENTA engine is running just fine .. but I notice at startup sometimes some smoke and smell that I guess is nothing to do with oil burning as engine is 200 hours only and oil does not get less. I also guess the fuel consumption is high. I suspect this is to do...
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    major soare parts dealers in toronto and burlington district

    Hello.. Am visiting Canada for a week and would like to buy some parrs for my 5.7 engine.. mainly the manifolds muffs. Am trying to find a spare parts dealer where I can get them immediately. But inline search failed me. If anyone can point me to right one please? Firas
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    Exhaust riser hole !

    Hello all I noticed some unusual noise in my engine and noticed a drop in maximum rpm and speed I can reach recently. Inspecting the exhaust riser (part 3863061) has a small hole where I could feel the gas leaking out from it and been told thats is the reason for (not water though) the speed...
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    boat control replacement

    Dear all Am replacing my broken boat control unit (only the handle) .. I am suggested 3 part numbers as replacement and no sure which one to use! Any body can help please. Engine Model: * *Volvo Penta 5.7 OSXI-GF Engine Serial: * **4012204209 suggested Controls: 3888319 3888315 3888314 Which...
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    penta 5.7 osxi max speed/rpm

    Hello I have a doral 245 seaquest with a 5.7 osxi.. am unable to decide if the maximum speed am getting currently (30 mile/hour) id what I should expect! Max rpm I get ( after trimming up) is 3.9 .. The mechanic says the classic answer: clean the hull!... but I did !!! How can I argue that...
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    Vodia Diagnostic Tool

    Hello Any body have clue about availability of Vodia Diagnostic Tool? I seen this page on Volvo Penta site: Vodia Diagnostic Tool Is there a away I can get the cables and install it on a laptop with Rs32 port for example? Firas
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    My 5.7 OSXI-GF wont start

    Dears Suddenly my engine decided not to start! I turn the key and engine keep trying to start but it fails to! battery and fuel pump checked already! and working fine, spark plugs recently replaced! it sound to me like a normal starting sound and nothing unusual! it all started last week...
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    WashDown vs WaterPump

    Dears my Jasco pressure-controlled pump is not working and due for replace and as am considering a Washdown system also, I thought I would buy the washdown system (Ex. ) and just use the same pump for the Basin and Shower 1 pump to supply water to all. Am new to this part of boating and...
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    Volvo Penta Doral too long in sea water ! Opinions please.

    Dears this is just a start I thought to inlight me on what to expect for the following boat condition: - Boat: Doral 245, 2008. - Engine: Volvo Penta 5.7 osxi-gf (160 hours). - Drive: XDP-B 1.96 the above has not been used for past 16 months, and is moored on water in a "Sea" marina. its...
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