Causes of coolant leaking from the engine manifold it still. So, how do you fix cold start smoke marine gasoline volvo penta engine. Cracked block volvo penta started by coyneoperated, may 12, 2004. Daewoo mercedes volvo daimlerchrysler mitsubishi vw ford tip if you decide to replace your existing antifreezecoolant with prestone extended life 5150 antifreezecoolant, make sure you completely drain and flush the cooling system first in order to gain the full benefits of the longerlasting formula. Engine block the cylinder block is cast in one piece from specially alloyed cast iron. Johnson pumps series f5b9, small block chevy 350, volvo pump 841640, 10242281. A highquality coolant that prevents freezing and overheating while providing maximum component protection specially developed for the material used in older generation volvo penta engines. These coolants are the only coolants suitable for, and approved by, volvo penta. I was told i had sucked water into the motor and by trying to restart i ruined the starter teeth,i tried to restart 5 or six times. Repairing cracked engine blocks without disassembly know your.
Cracked block volvo penta lake cumberland general chat. Our volvo penta spark plugs are at the lowest prices and same day shipping. Residual acids and moisture left in the crankcase over the winter can pit bearings and other vital engine parts, so it is important to change the oil just before laying up the boat. Had winterizing done on friday by mercruiser dealer, they just drained it down using the single point blue wheel, and left the serpentine belt in place.
This publication, as well as all other volvo penta publications, is provided as is and with no implied warranties of merchantibility or fitness for particular purpose, both of which are specifically disclaimed. If you suspect a leak that you cannot see, a pressure test can verify the integrity of your system. Protects all cooling system metal surfaces including aluminum. You can also add antifreeze through winterization kit easily via container and.
I was not running full speed maybe 10 miles per hour. Any buildup of coating on these tubes will block this heat transfer and reduce the overall efficiency of your heat exchanger, in some cases quite significantly. If you see signs that your engine block is cracked. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Our instructions include an oil change, draining the engine block, lubing the lower. I read through my volvo manual the one that comes with the owners manuals for the boat and it has a diagram showing the location of the drain points. Jul 20, 2007 i was told i have a cracked engine block from trying to restart my volvo penta 4. Volvo penta d255 workshop manual pdf download manualslib. I ran 5 gallons of coolant into the system to be sure it got through the manifold and block.
Genuine volvo penta oils, lubricants, coolants, sealants and more. The concentrate must be mixed with clean water refer to spec. Volvo penta coolant, ready mixed is a ready mixed coolant, 40% volvo penta coolant and 60%. Turbobricks forums volvo coolant only whats the deal. Volvo penta tilbehor maintenance parts chemicals antifreeze and coolant antifreeze and coolant volvo pentas unique combination and concentration of additives and corrosion inhibitors gives maximum corrosion protection while reducing coolant cavitation inside heat exchangers and other coolant passages.
If your cars antifreeze contains silicates, it can also foul the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. How to fix cold start smoke in a marine gasoline volvo penta. Highquality coolant that prevents freezing and overheating while providing maximum component protection specially developed for the material used in newer generations of volvo penta engines. The volvo penta coolant vcs yellow must not be mixed with volvo penta. Core charges are assigned to parts that have reusable components by manufacturers to encourage the return of the used units.
The next job is winterizing the engine block with antifreeze, to prevent any. Volvo penta coolant vcs yellow should not be used on volvo penta engines that have hitherto. Hope this is helpful and that you enjoy your new boat as much as i. Im planning to do some oil changes and maintenance when springs come around. Inexpensive antifreeze hydrometers to verify this are available at just about any automotive parts store. In the volvo penta database you can search for and download operator manuals, service protocols and other information related to your engine. Winterizing freshwatercooled engines boating magazine. First time winterizing, as its been in florida, till now. This ethylene glycol based antifreeze includes no nitrate or amino acids making it less toxic to the environment. Replaced all sealsgaskets from the inlet pipes to the raw water pump, removed heat. With volvo penta maintenance parts, you ensure reliable protection that is perfectly matched to the specific requirements of your engine and drive. The crack is not large perhaps 14 to 12 inch, and it runs horizontally just below the drain plug but it is definitely leaking water while the boat is running.
He removed the brass drain plug from the rear of each manifold 2 per engine and removed the brass screw cap from the raw water drain hose one per engine which can be also used to. As the engine block is one of the most vital components of your vehicle, a damaged block can create numerous problems and consequences. Suitable for both diesel and gas engines check operators manual. Steam is water, so you have water getting into the oil somehow. Please note my earlier post on not using the premix volvo antifreeze given its protection value of only11 f. Question on winterizing an mpi archive boat repair forum. Winterizing your gas inboard or sterndrive west marine. Winterizing boat engines and drives the boaters guide. This afternoon the engine protection mode activated. Volvo penta d manuals manuals and user guides for volvo penta d. My oil temp was not high and pressure was under 40. Be absolutely sure to follow the torque procedures in the manual, its very.
Man spraying fogging oil into a volvo penta engine. People forget to drain the water and fill with rv antifreeze and the. They have come to the conclusion that it must be a cracked block because they dont know what else it could be. Volvo penta coolant is a concentrated coolant that is to be mixed with water. When replacing the impeller noticed a leak at the top of the circulation pump cp. There were no visable obstructions on the water intakes, i made it back to the marina and while on the wash rack it continued to activate while flushing. How do you winterize a volvo penta marine engine answered by a verified marine mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Volvo penta has also been around for a long time and, outside of the us, their products are more widely available and preferred especially in commercial applications. Oct 30, 20 how to drain the water from a volvo 320 hp 5. The starboard engine diagnostic reports high turbo booat pressure but i am expecting that to be wastegate related and i will fit the serviced spare i have now. Also check the antifreezewater ratio in the closedcooling side. Volvo penta introduces next generation v8 and v6 gasoline. For winter i know i should add fuel stabilizer and fog the engine, but ive heard you should drain the block, i know the 2 peacock holes.
I found the petcock for the manifold, and found one block petcock on the port side of the engine. The best thing i did is buy adoityourself manual for the volvopenta 31 300 series engines. I need a repair manual on volvo penta units that will show me how the engine disconnects from the lower unit and i need dissassembly information on the lower unit itself as i will fix the noise in the lower unit myself. Adding engine coolant also known as antifreeze to your 2010 volvo s80 is pretty easy. Just changed my boat, first time i have had an mpi engine 4.
Optimal antifreeze protection and thermal transfer capacity. These cracked head or cracked block indicators are also engine problems which really can not be fixed by any other means or by any other products, and there would be absolutely no other alternative, except for replacing that engine if was it not for our product, healaseal tm. When the temperature falls below freezing, if there is water inside your engine or gear case, the result can be a cracked block or housing and a repair bill that runs into the thousands. Water expands when it freezes and not properly winterizing your engine can lead to a cracked block, necessitating engine replacement. I just heated up the engine with the boat on the trailer for 30 minutes to ensure thermostat was open and then i switched the valves on this kit from water to rv coolant through the muffs.
Volvo penta of the americas numerous types of coolant. The maximum protection against freezing is 56c 69f with a 60% antifreeze 40% water mixture. Volvo penta gas engines, if equipped with freshwater cooling systems, currently use a silicate based ethylene glycol coolant typically green in color. Volvo penta coolant, ready mixed is a ready mixed coolant, 40 % volvo penta. A lot of the antifreeze is still bypassing with the engines at operating temp. Cracked head or block a cracked engine block can cause internal coolant leaks, which will often dilute the oil on the cylinder walls and damage piston and rings. Volvo penta is a partner in every stage of the process, no matter if you are a yard, a designer or a boat owner. Part of volvo group as parts of volvo group, we benefit from the shared technology, innovations and logistics infrastructure. So if youre at all nervous, invest in a factory service manual to locate all the. How do you winterize a volvo penta marine engine answered by a verified marine mechanic. Volvo penta operator manual free download pdf ebook. Belt driven, maintenancefree coolant pump with high degree of. Nov 18, 2010 in my volvo manual it is very clear, and also very easy to drain the block, manifolds, cool fuel module, and rawrecirc pumps. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers types for all popular vehicles.
Volvo coolantantifreeze genuine 31439821 122, 142, 144, 145, 164, 240, 242, 244, 245. Winterization without antifreeze shamrock boat owners club. Water drain petcocks on volvo penta boat design net. People forget to drain the water and fill with rv antifreeze and the water freezes and expands thus cracking the block. To drain, check the engine manual for the location of all petcocks and open them. Volvo, yanmar, nanni, mercruiser inboards, and mercury and yamaha outboard engines, spares and repairs are catered for in our dedicated engineering workshop. Volvo pentas unique combination and concentration of additives and corrosion inhibitors gives maximum corrosion protection while reducing coolant cavitation inside heat exchangers and other coolant passages. I guess the block drains from that hose, the only two plugs on the entire engine according to the picture are the manifold plugs, one on each side, on the back. It also doesnt say you need to fill with antifreeze although many do simply for piece of mind. Tamd41b fuel usage concerns one engine uses more rlasota. Numerous types of coolant anti freeze are available for use in engine cooling systems. Interestingly, that 305 gm block on your volvo penta is basically the same powerplant that is used by mercruiser.
Isolate shore current to the engine block heater, battery. The way the volvo radiator cap is designed makes it easy to make the simple, yet deadly mistake of leaving the cap cocked allowing coolant to leak out when the engine is running. Dont use more than 50% antifreeze, since this will decrease the ability of the system to cool the motor. The volvo mechanic has tested the oil cooler, replaced the head gasket, and discussed the matter with volvo. I purchased flush kits for winterization as i was informed that earmuffs would not provide sufficient cooling to block. This concentration protects the engine against corrosion, cavitation damage and freezing conditions. A cracked engine block might seem like an absolute disaster for your car. Drain engine blocks or purge with nontoxic antifreeze.
It has replaceable valve seats for inlet and ex haust valves on d255 abc and for exhaust valves on d275 a. Volvo tell me the wastegate should be checked at 100 hours service. We also provide inexpensive and guaranteed 3 day, 2 day, and overnight shipping options, so if you need your engine coolant antifreeze 1 gallon tomorrow, can deliver. Winterizing boat engines and drives the boaters guide to. Volvo penta coolant, ready mixed is a ready mixed coolant, 40 % volvo penta coolant and 60 % water. The volvo penta marine gas engine has been in production since around 1935 as an outboard or inboard marine engine. So this year we purchased a volvo fwd with a 380 hp 6. Ive fogged the engine, treated the gas, and went to drain the water. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but wont freeze in the winter. Avoid opening the coolant filler cap when the engine is hot. Vds3 15w40 is a high performance engine oil formulated from high quality mineral base oils and a. We have 6 volvo penta d manuals available for free pdf download. The crankshaft operates the coolant pump and alter nator via. To winterize the engine with antifreeze, youll need a fivegallon bucket, and.
I took it in to have an engine guy take a look at it and he said yep cracked block. I bought a serloc manual read it too, replaced the cp seal one to the block and rubber one to the cylinder head. It does not apparently leak when it is in the slip. Ethylene glycol base antifreeze containing inhibitors from freezing, overheating, rust, and corrosion when used as recommended. Congratulations on your new boat and your choice of a volvo penta marine engine. You do not need to add water to the readymix coolant. The engine does however have an inherent cold start smoke problem that has to be investigated if the smoke doesnt disappear once the engine warms up. It seems that the antifreeze i run thru gets the oil cooler and manifolds well winterized but not the block. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Maybe i should drain the blocks down before i run any antifreeze but by then, i dont think the thermostats would still be open. Oct 31, 2008 this is lori and i asked about winterizing a 4. Volvo penta of the americas numerous types of coolant anti. How to fix cold start smoke in a marine gasoline volvo.
May 12, 2004 they do and they have been in the business for a long time. The normal mixing ratio is 50% antifreeze, 50% water. Few weeks ago the impeller went and the boat overheated. Note that in rawwatercooled engines a thermostat blocks water flow in some. Volvo v70 coolant system draining and filling 19982007.
Jul 27, 2007 looking for help findingfixing a leak i have. Aug 11, 2011 dont drain the closedcooling side of the system, since its filled with an antifreezeandwater solution, though it should be flushed and refilled according to the engines maintenance schedule. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading. Causes of coolant leaking from the engine manifold it. We are a webasto boat heating installerdealer and have a fully trained webasto heating engineer on site. Workshop manual, operators manual, installation manual, installation instructions manual. It really depends on the color of the smoke emitting. It has been developed to function optimally with volvo pentas engines and pro vides excellent protection against corrosion, cavitation and frost damage. There is no other coolant available that will outperform and outlast this formula.
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