I did this about a year ago, so I’m trying to remember all of the points of interest. The engine would over-heat if taken above 2500 rpm. The previous owner tried replacing the elbow (exhaust riser), but the problem remained. Eventually, I took off the leg, and I found the old flapper split into the […]
How to change the impeller on a Volvo Penta Gen 5 engine. For your convenience, I have provided Amazon Affiliate links below for items discussed in the video. What does affiliate link mean? I may earn a small (much appreciated!) commission from Amazon for providing the link, but it costs you nothing. Impeller kit 21700445 […]
As white smoke comes out from exhaust pipe when the engine was on high RPM, we have decided to make compressor check and injector serviced. This may be one of the reason that we have a white smoke.
In this video I show the steps on how to replace the seal in a newer version DPS-A or B Shift actuator. The bronze pin is very difficult to remove so ensure you hold it very firmly while hitting the housing or the pin will break.
Hi all, This is a fix!! A very hard repair to do, it take some skills to do this! Enjoy!
In this video I go through the steps to remove and install a Volvo SX sterndrive. We look at the inspection process by looking at the bellows, how to check the universal joints and gimbal bearing. We also find a small oil leak on the input shaft seal. I show you how to make sure […]
Volvo Penta steering actuator install in my boat. This video shows how to reinstall the inboard outboard hydraulic steering assembly in my Four Winns Horizon boat. I show step by step how the Volvo Penta Steering ram assembly mounts into the boat behind the engine and why they usually need to be rebuilt. The new […]
Volvo Penta water pump impeller replacement. How to replace your water pump impeller on a Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi or similar inboard outboard boat. As part of your inboard outboard boat engine maintenance, you should replace the water pump impeller every 1-3 years depending on use and conditions. This video covers step-by-step how to replace […]
Here I replace the water pump on my 5.7L V8 Volvo/GM boat engine. I believe the engine is now mechanically sound and I’m going to get it out on the water this weekend.
Removing the Volvo-Penta DP-SM leg on my Four Winns Vista to trace water in the drive bellows that were replaced last year by Fenquins. Didn’t need to undo t…
Volvo Penta V8 5.0 Gi raw water pump replacement.
I am not a mechanic (as will probably be obvious). I made this video for people like me–handy with tools and not afraid to get their hands dirty. I wanted t…
I took the bellows off for inspection and made you this short video when reinstalling it to show you how to put it back on with as little frustration as poss…