Volvo Penta 3.0GL not winterized - need help for a friend

[ewpvic]

I'm a Mercruiser guy on these forums, so here is the story:

A friend inherited a late model Volvo Penta 3.0GL (2008 I think - all I know). It had approximately 20 hours on it but has not been winterized in 2 years (stored on boat lift out of water). Bildge is bone dry.

What is the likelihood of cracked block? (doesn't freeze much here in SE Virginia). Oil is absolutely fine. Plugs look alright (without cranking).

I am thinking about cranking the engine and looking for water/plug condition. Not gonna try and run it.

Anything else I should watch for?

Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Penta 3.0GL not winterized - need help for a friend

I'm a Mercruiser guy on these forums, so here is the story:

A friend inherited a late model Volvo Penta 3.0GL (2008 I think - all I know). It had approximately 20 hours on it but has not been winterized in 2 years (stored on boat lift out of water). Bildge is bone dry.

What is the likelihood of cracked block? (doesn't freeze much here in SE Virginia). Oil is absolutely fine. Plugs look alright (without cranking).

I am thinking about cranking the engine and looking for water/plug condition. Not gonna try and run it.

Anything else I should watch for?

Thanks

Ayuh,.... It only takes Once below freezin' to crack the block,...

Give it a pre-trip inspection, 'n light it up,...

If the block is cracked, it'll tell ya so, in no time,...

 

[ewpvic]

Re: Volvo Penta 3.0GL not winterized - need help for a friend

Thanks Bondo. Will report back after we fire it up.