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by bruced4
Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:55 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Engine Hatch-rubber grommet
Replies: 16
Views: 2845

Re: Engine Hatch-rubber grommet

They might, and they are probably cheaper. I looked at them as well when doing the research and settled in on OEM spec replacement just to be sure. It’s a Cobalt after all!
by bruced4
Sun Apr 26, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Engine Hatch-rubber grommet
Replies: 16
Views: 2845

Re: Engine Hatch-rubber grommet

After much research I found a company who makes these rubber caps. The company is JW Winco and the part number is GN806-19-A. They are described as "PROTECTIVE CAP NEOPRENE" and fit just fine over these supporting hex bolts. Theye are $1.04 each. Best to get a bunch as shipping runs $10.50...
by bruced4
Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: 10, CS Series
Topic: 2014 Cobalt 220 Drive Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1451

Re: 2014 Cobalt 220 Drive Noise

Thanks John. I think in the spring I will have the Volvo Penta rep take a ride with me. This is the only thing about this boat I don't love. Cobalt is a dream come true outside of this one annoyance.
by bruced4
Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: 10, CS Series
Topic: 2014 Cobalt 220 Drive Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1451

Re: 2014 Cobalt 220 Drive Noise

The dealer initially said "there was definitely something going on back there" upon their initial test drive, but that they couldn't address it until Spring. I brought it back this year in the Spring and their story changed to "this is normal for the Alpha drive on this boat". Th...
by bruced4
Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: 10, CS Series
Topic: 2014 Cobalt 220 Drive Noise
Replies: 4
Views: 1451

2014 Cobalt 220 Drive Noise

I have a 2014 Cobalt 220 with the 5.0L Volvo Penta and Alpha drive. When I take corners at around 4k Rpm there is sound coming through the hull that is best described as "whuh whuh whuh whuh". It is quite pronounced and reverberates through the entire boat. This has always happened since t...