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    Will a 1995 GM 4.3L engine on merc-drive bolt up to a 2005 volvo drive?

    You need to have an engine mounted raw water pump Check the number of teeth on the flywheel You will need to use the Volvo Bell housing most likely .... and the Volvo starter Then there is the cooling system issue... Mercs usually have Raw water cooling systems while Volvos usually have a...
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    volvo penta 290dp transom sealing rings do they need sealant added

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    Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170

    This forum is not limited to Vovlo sterndrives and engines by rules, but rather by the expertise of those who frequent it. Mistype above and edit times out.... Borg Warner makes Velvet Drives... sorry
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    Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170

    Several options... Given this is a local to you designed boat, first see if matches any local made transmissions. otherwise.... Velvetdrive is one of the more popular manufacturers of inboard transmissions as is Borg Warner Is the manufacturer of your boat still in business??? IFSO, try them.
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    Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170

    This forum is limited to discussions and advice on Volvo sterndrives. Per your photo, you do not have a Volvo sterndrive. You have a Volvo 4 cylinder connected to a non Volvo manufactured inboard transmission. There are a number of manufacturers that it could be. That said, find the...
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    Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170

    There is a file size restriction on this site.
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    Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170

    BB70 is an engine designation. That engine was fitted with any number of transmissions if installed as an inboard, or with an Aquamatic series sterndrive... Picture please.
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    volvo penta 290dp transom sealing rings do they need sealant added

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    1996 Volvo penta sx cobra outdrive issue.

    Do what bondo suggests... the design of the shift mechanism precludes a quick and easy flush as a fix.
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    volvo penta 290dp transom sealing rings do they need sealant added

    PM me your email and I will send you the OEM shop manual for that series drive...
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    volvo penta 290dp transom sealing rings do they need sealant added

    I'd just use new rings and follow the installation instructions.
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    Possibly issue with 3.0 Volvo Pena inboard help please

    The other possibility is that of rusted out or popped "freeze out" plug... ( actually used during manufacture to clear out the core casting sand). If rusted out, likely the only problem.... if popped out, you may have freeze damage. As I recall... (its been a long time) ... these are on...
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    Possibly issue with 3.0 Volvo Pena inboard help please

    On older engines, they are metal.
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    Possibly issue with 3.0 Volvo Pena inboard help please

    I just re read you post... WHICH drain plug... the hull drain or the drive's oil drain?. If the first, you got problems, if the hole near the oil drain, then just plug it and try again.
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    Possibly issue with 3.0 Volvo Pena inboard help please

    Where are you located? Was the engine winterized for the weather conditions where you live?
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