Volvo D3-110 question

[Falling Star]

I've read about some problems with D3's but they seem to relate to the larger power versions. Is the 110hp also prone to trouble?

 

[Rangerman]

I had the D3 110 in my Merry fisher 655 never missed a beat in 14 years and a over 1000 hours

 

[Frederick911]

Mines 2012 d3 200hp awesome engine, 6 years ownership so far, reliability, power, fuel economy and noise. I believe some earlier D3s did suffer with issues. No doubt the anti VP D3 brigade will be along soon to tell all.

 

[madabouttheboat]

Not a bad engine, maybe prone to niggly electrical errors as it gets older but mechanically solid. Just make sure you do the cambelt when due. I have seen the damage it causes when they let go and it’s not pretty, or cheap!

 

[Falling Star]

Thanks for the info so far. It doesn't look too bad.

 

[Falling Star]

Not a bad engine, maybe prone to niggly electrical errors as it gets older but mechanically solid. Just make sure you do the cambelt when due. I have seen the damage it causes when they let go and it’s not pretty, or cheap!

I read somewhere that the connectors should be sprayed regularly with WD40 to prevent damp problems.
Is this a good idea?

 

[stelican]

I read somewhere that the connectors should be sprayed regularly with WD40 to prevent damp problems.
Is this a good idea?

If connections are clean spray with clear Waxoyl it provides an excellent long term protective coating

 

[Falling Star]

Thanks. I’ll try that.