Annual Service

(R3-R8, R30, R35)
Post Reply
Mjmyers
Ensign
Ensign
Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2020 7:25 am
Location: Lake Eufaula OK
Contact:

Annual Service

Post by Mjmyers »

Hello! Our 2020 R5 Surf is on a lake that the closest cobalt dealership is like 3+ hours away so it’s a real pain in the rear to take it back each year for service. Is there a list of annual service items and list of parts and where I could buy them to do the service myself? Ie filters, oil and impeller, etc? I’m pretty handy so am confident I could do it myself but can’t seem to find or get anyone to tell me all that needs to be done. Thank you!!
Max
Lifelongbtr
Captain
Captain
Posts: 222
Joined: Sun May 23, 2021 6:53 pm
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by Lifelongbtr »

The engine and drive service can be done by anyone, since it’s a surf model I’m assuming it’s a VP, I’d lookup a VP authorized service center close to you and service there. They can handle any recalls or warranty work on the engine and drive as well.

Simply put, each year oil/fuel filters, oil change, drive lube, impeller every two years.
Mjmyers
Ensign
Ensign
Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2020 7:25 am
Location: Lake Eufaula OK
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by Mjmyers »

Thanks!!!
User avatar
bruceb58
Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
Posts: 1257
Joined: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:10 pm
Location: Lake Tahoe
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by bruceb58 »

Also, pull the drive every year to inspect bellows and engine/drive alignment.

It's why I welded up a drive stand to make the removal easier.
IMG_0729.JPG
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
2017 R5 350HP Mercruiser Bravo III
Northridge, CA
Big Bear Lake, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA
User avatar
Krob1114
Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
Posts: 1876
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:03 am
Location: Greer’s Ferry Lake, AR
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by Krob1114 »

bruceb58 wrote: Sun Jul 17, 2022 4:42 pm Also, pull the drive every year to inspect bellows and engine/drive alignment.

It's why I welded up a drive stand to make the removal easier.

IMG_0729.JPG
I wish you were my neighbor!
2019 Cobalt R3 @ Greers Ferry Lake, AR
Home in Hernando, MS
FirstStar
Commander
Commander
Posts: 98
Joined: Sat Nov 07, 2020 8:13 pm
Has thanked: 1 time
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by FirstStar »

On my old single prop VP there was a tool to check alignment, is there something similar for the DP? Part Number?
2021 Cobalt R5 6.2 380
User avatar
bruceb58
Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
Posts: 1257
Joined: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:10 pm
Location: Lake Tahoe
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by bruceb58 »

FirstStar wrote: Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:58 pm On my old single prop VP there was a tool to check alignment, is there something similar for the DP? Part Number?
It's the exact same tool for all Mercruisers and Volvos that use gimbal bearings.
2017 R5 350HP Mercruiser Bravo III
Northridge, CA
Big Bear Lake, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Crazee Frazees
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Posts: 29
Joined: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:04 pm
Location: Dayton Ohio
Contact:

Re: Annual Service

Post by Crazee Frazees »

I know I'm a little late to this question, but I have an excel checklist I can send to you.
2022 R8
2016 R5
"Carpe Solem"

Dayton, OH
Norris Lake TN
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests