gearbox problem on a 2003

[Denis123]

Could you help me about the gearbox on my volvo 2003 (1992)
I live in Belgium and the only solution to repare the deficient splines between the motor and the gearbox, is (according to the Belgian motorists) to exchange the gearbox!!!!!
Don't you know another way to repare this system ?
Thank you for the answers !

 

[sailorman]

this is a "known problem".
volvo i belive have a repair / upgrade that you can have the pleasure in paying for.
(some say its a design fault).
do a search on the forum for more info
where in Belgium do you keep the boat
good luck
roger

 

[Birdseye]

yes - two friends of mine have mended the gearbox themselves quite easily using parts bought from a uk supplier.

iif you pm your e mail address, i will ask one of them to reply to you

 

[malindi]

DB Marine e address sales@dbmarine.co.uk can modify your driveshaft by machining the splines inti a hexagon and supply the back plate etc for arounf £350. They did mine and it ok sofar

 

[pvb]

Yes, don\'t worry...

You don't have to replace the gearbox. DB Marine have a sound engineering solution which is (relatively) inexpensive. They've modified a lot of Volvo gearboxes, and their work seems to be reliable.

Depending on your level of mechanical ability, this may not be a do-it-yourself job, so you may need to use a marine engineer to install the new components.

 

[Skysail]

Re: Yes, don\'t worry...

See the Westerly Owners site:

WESTERLY WEB PAGE

for more info.

 

[Allanrichard]

I repaired my 2003T with the DB Marine kit. and very satisfied with the result. Clear instructions and very helpful advice from them.