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!!
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Re: Annual Service
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.
Simply put, each year oil/fuel filters, oil change, drive lube, impeller every two years.
Re: Annual Service
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.
It's why I welded up a drive stand to make the removal easier.
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I wish you were my neighbor!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.
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Re: Annual Service
On my old single prop VP there was a tool to check alignment, is there something similar for the DP? Part Number?
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Re: Annual Service
It's the exact same tool for all Mercruisers and Volvos that use gimbal bearings.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?
2017 R5 350HP Mercruiser Bravo III
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Re: Annual Service
I know I'm a little late to this question, but I have an excel checklist I can send to you.
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