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The owner of a sailboat replaces the engine exhaust elbow on a Volvo Penta D2-55 engine after discovering a minor exhaust leak caused by corrosion.9:38 The original elbow, installed in 2012, had accumulated significant carbon buildup and showed signs of metal degradation at the mounting flange.0:44 To address the leak, the owner installs a new generic replacement part and seals the flange with high-temperature exhaust paste rated for 900 degrees Celsius.19:08 During the repair, the owner also identifies a damaged air filter and replaces it.10:37 The engine, which has approximately 2,300 hours of use, shows minimal internal carbon buildup despite the age of the exhaust component.20:10 Additionally, the owner attempts to install a new custom-made lazy bag to replace a sun-damaged original from 2014-2015.4:58 While the construction and stitching of the new lazy bag appear high-quality, the owner encounters fitment issues with the dimensions and the integration of the sail battens.24:53 Regular maintenance logs and part replacements are tracked to ensure engine reliability.

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