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That Would be me

That would be marvelous. I will try find the serial number this weekend. Im pretty sure it was built in NZ. I know a bit of its history but only back a few years. I dont know a hell of alot about the volvo engines, but when i first saw it the word "turd" came to mind. Ive been told rebuilding them are hellish expensive. The boat was running fine up to 3 years ago where its been parked up ever since, now engine wont turn a full revolution without seizing. I suspect its a stuck valve. If it cost too much to fix ill just repower the boat. Need at least 150hp though. Was thinking a 2LT toyota diesel maybe ? I dunno. Volvo Penta NZ didn't bring in alot of AQ 171's in to the country, it will be expensive to rebuild and all parts will be ex Sweden as the engine is not that common in nz. I've seen a lot of people marinise the Nissan patrol engines with great success but it all depends on how much room you have. Pm me if you need parts.

If you can find a serial number i can help as i work for volvo penta here in auckland. *EDIT Should be able to tell you the history of that engine as well if the boat was built in NZ