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Thanks - could be interested. I have arranged with the local Volvo Penta dealer to pull out the engine, strip it and report on what work is needed for a full recon. If you could let me know if/when your engine is available, I should know the worst on mine by then. Rob. <hr width=100% size=1>

Had the same problem with my MD5 until I discovered that the seal wedges into a groove which could only be seen using a mirror and torch. Once wedged into the groove, it was held quite firmly - at least for long enough to centre & tighten the bowl. Might not be the same on the MD1 of course...

Many thanks. I've tried them and, although they could not offer an engine, they could not have been more helpful - even though they were not going to be able to sell me anything ! Definately a phone number to put in the book. <hr width=100% size=1>

I am at the stage where the Volvo MD5A engine in my Pegasus 800 needs complete reconditioning or replacement. Can anyone suggest a supplier of guaranteed reconditioned MD5A's (or B's) please? Or . . . has anyone experience of replacing an MD5 with a modern diesel ? Needs to connect to the Volvo...

Have found Westmarine reliable - but try Boatersworld.com as well; equally reliable & often cheaper. With the $ exchange rate as it is, you can pay VAT & import duty (often not charged anyway on small parcels) and still save significantly. <hr width=100% size=1>

I am planning to change the marine toilet in my Pegasus. Does anyone have experience of the XM electric toilet. It seems considerably cheaper than others - does this mean cheap & nasty or just good value? Choice of electric is because my partners arthritis makes traditional manual pumps painful...

Thanks everyone for replies so far. It does have a cold start device (connected like the engine stop to a pull grip in the cockpit) . Have doubled-up the battery capacity last season but no difference. I haven't tried checking the fuel flow or hairdryer-up-the-intake however. I'll also look for...

I now have a Pegasus 800 with a Volvo MD5 7.5 HP diesel which can be reluctant to start from cold (e.g. if unused for a month) No black smoke from exhaust or other signs of injector problems so I wonder if a good winter project would be to fit a pre-heater plug in the inlet manifold (seems...

I now have a Pegasus 800 with a Voilvo MD5 7.5 HP diesel which can be reluctant to start from cold (e.g. if unused for a month) No black smoke from exhaust or other signs of injector problems so I wonder if a good winter project would be to fit a pre-heater plug in the inlet manifold (seems...

Can anyone suggest a good mail-order retailer for Volvo spares please? Need new water pump impeller and cooling system anti-syphon valve for a 1980 7.5HP MD7. Have tried a couple of sites but they haven't bothered to reply. Rob <hr width=100% size=1>

We will be in Gran Canaria for a week in April 2003 and would like to charter an 8- 9m boat for 2 - 3 days whilst there. Has anyone any experience or any ideas of who offers such charters there? Rob.

I've just changed my Hunter Sonata for a Pegasus 800. Does anyone know of an owners association or useful (relavent) web sites?

Can enyone help who has a wiring diagram for a Yamaha 15 electric start? When I turn the key all has gone suddenly dead! What are the colour codes for the wires which activate the electric start solenoid? I have checked all main power feeds & earths to the engine but the solenoid no longer...

Can anyone tell me the correct oil to use in the gearbox of a 1999 Mariner 8HP outboard. Have scoured the web for a Mercury/Mariner site but to no avail.