why change exhaust bellows on DPSM

06dpsm

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my exhaust bellows is original from 06. looks fine, bit muddy. has slots in it (for draining) if it isn't gummy and isn't torn, why change? Volvo says 2 yrs, clearly it has lasted 7. It has slots in it, so I'm guessing it is not watertight like drive bellows. What's the harm in leaving until it tears open ?

Drive bellows I can see changing, it is watertight, and there's bearing and shaft to protect, but the exhaust bellows ?
 

captmello

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Re: why change exhaust bellows on DPSM

I agree. No need to change. The Ujoint bellows is different.
 

bruceb58

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Re: why change exhaust bellows on DPSM

My boat is a 98. Never changed the exhaust bellows. If they tear there is nothing bad that can happen. U-joint bellows get changed every 3 years and I only use Volvo bellows.
 
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