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Old 27 January 2017, 06:46   #1
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Volvo penta

What's the opinion on a Volvo penta d3 160 engine? Before I make a offer ps on a 7 mtr rib
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Old 27 January 2017, 06:47   #2
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About 400 hrs year 2003
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Old 27 January 2017, 09:02   #3
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I wouldn't think many on here will have that engine. Try googleing "problems with Volvo D3 engine"

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Early d3s had quite a few problems but allegedly sorted in later engines ybw motorboats forum would probably throw up some interesting reading
There's always a volvo engine problems thread running
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