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HOW TO Replace a water impeller

ne of the key checks when you start up your engine is that your raw water cooling system is working properly. You should see water coming out of the exhaust. The water and exhaust gasses will have travelled from the engine through a reinforced rubbed hose via various water traps and loops to the skin fitting. You need to see a good

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