85_invader
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"Would consider myself a newbi
"Would consider myself a newbie as have old boat ('85 Invader) that we have had for about a year. After reading the posts it appears I was lucky as we didn't have any major problems during that time, just a prop and a tilt drive fuse and some electrical quirks (erratic gage readings). Purchased for $3K, interior is in great condition, so was happy until a month ago.
The boat overheated, the impeller was bad, so I replaced it. Saw a leak in the circulation pump so basically followed the seloc manual and took everything relating to cooling from the thermostat to the outlet from the strainer tank apart, cleaned of impeller parts out of the tubes and put all new gaskets, spacers, seals and thermostat in it (felt that fixing it before it broke would save a headache in the future). Well got it all back together (no extra parts when done), no leaks. Felt good after running (with muffs) a few minutes, didn't over heat either. Just as I was about to turn it off noticed new green fluid coming out between the two center cylinders on the head (intake side). Checked the oil, clean as new so it appears that I have no water leaking into the engine, only out of. Not sure if sealing the old leaks created tis issue, but am concerned a great deal.
Q1 I have basic car knowledge and had no issues with the earlier repairs I did, Is is more difficult to change the head gasket (which I am assuming is bad), or is it something more techincal, that I should have professionally done.
Q2 Can I use Car parts (oil filter, head gasket etc)? If so what Volvo Car engine is the same as the AQ125B?
Obviously we are all on these forums to save $$, just wanted some of the experts advise on if I can as well."
"Would consider myself a newbie as have old boat ('85 Invader) that we have had for about a year. After reading the posts it appears I was lucky as we didn't have any major problems during that time, just a prop and a tilt drive fuse and some electrical quirks (erratic gage readings). Purchased for $3K, interior is in great condition, so was happy until a month ago.
The boat overheated, the impeller was bad, so I replaced it. Saw a leak in the circulation pump so basically followed the seloc manual and took everything relating to cooling from the thermostat to the outlet from the strainer tank apart, cleaned of impeller parts out of the tubes and put all new gaskets, spacers, seals and thermostat in it (felt that fixing it before it broke would save a headache in the future). Well got it all back together (no extra parts when done), no leaks. Felt good after running (with muffs) a few minutes, didn't over heat either. Just as I was about to turn it off noticed new green fluid coming out between the two center cylinders on the head (intake side). Checked the oil, clean as new so it appears that I have no water leaking into the engine, only out of. Not sure if sealing the old leaks created tis issue, but am concerned a great deal.
Q1 I have basic car knowledge and had no issues with the earlier repairs I did, Is is more difficult to change the head gasket (which I am assuming is bad), or is it something more techincal, that I should have professionally done.
Q2 Can I use Car parts (oil filter, head gasket etc)? If so what Volvo Car engine is the same as the AQ125B?
Obviously we are all on these forums to save $$, just wanted some of the experts advise on if I can as well."