How to Change the Impeller on a Volvo D6 

Another great video on "how to do it" with some good pointers too .. (To insert the impeller, you can use "zip-ties" around the impeller to hold the blades in and allow you to insert it deep enough into the housing, snipping off the zip-ties just before completing the press-in.) I liked how you sped up the process so it didn't drag out .. Well Done, Capt!

I an age in where every RU-vidr has a tedious intro, special effects, bravado, etc., it is a breath of fresh air to see you going right on point and just being "normal". Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Norway

Thank you Captain Dan for this very effective "how to video"!

I love these videos, but the more and more I watch them I realise just how little manufacturers (boat and engine) focus on making repairs and maintenance user friendly, especially for the owner-operator market, who don't want the cost of crew, mechanics and engineers. This is another reason to move to electric motors faster. It just simplifies everything.

Amazing Dan. Thanks for the video. My impeller came right out and inserted easily following your instructions. Amazon sent the impeller puller overnight got it in less than 24 hrs.

Captain Dan, Awesome Video. I've only changed impellers on outboards but interesting to see done it on a huge inboard motor.

I am happy I found your channel, thanks for the great content

Excellent video, thank you. Following for mor D6 info ;-)

Very informative. Thanks.

Very good job 🙏❤

Hello great video

That's alot of work... sure glad I have Cummins on my boat. I can change impellers in less than 10 minutes. I changed the original factory water pumps to pumps from Seaboard Marine in California. Their impellers even come with a special tool to pull them with. 😎

Good job & very smouth explain...yeaw mamen

Capt Dan - thanks for the great video. Question, the 'impeller puller' -- is that a bit one can purchase?.... seems like its got to be the right size nut that goes into the Volvo hub etc!

Great video! But where can I find the impeller bolt that you use? I need one that is 16 MM

To make it a little easier putting that impeller in, can I suggest you slacken the belt from the water pump pulley so that you can then turn the pulley by hand and then you can push the impeller into the housing by hand and when it engages the splines on the pump shaft you rotate the pulley by hand whilst pushing the impeller in by hand and it will slip in easily because as it rotates the side loading gets corrected and straightens the angle of the impeller up, you therefore don't risk damaging the brass splines up inside the impeller by forcing it with a tool. I've done a few in my time and while doing any service I have an order of play that will make it easier for any associated parts to be removed... bigger impellers get put in warm water on a cold day about a half and hour before they need to be put in to soften the rubber slighlty... (NOT very hot water, before anybody shoots me here for damaging the rubber with heat).

Thanks for the video. Can we get the specs on the bolts you used? Or if you sell them, i will buy it. Please advise. Thanks!

Captain Dan, I really enjoyed watching you change that pretty wide impeller. I have seen people change them on smaller engines in sailing catamarans and small sail boats. Your attention to detail is fantastic! Why does Volvo painting everything? It looks cool, but very impractical when you paint black hoses and it peels off when move them?

Hello, enjoyed the video. In one study they found that amateurs (like me) over tighten bolts while professionals undertighten. As there are several bolts should they be torqued up by us amateurs? If so what is the torque setting? Thanks form the UK

Interesting video! How can I get the tool, the impeller remover?

Does impeller blades have to face a particular direction? Or once main turned on impeller will right itself? Thank you!

That impeller removal tool you got there, any idea what the threads are?

How in the heck can you tell if teeth are lined up on impeller w impeller housing? Would hate to break something forcing it?!! Thanks again!

Do you know where I can get a 16mm impeller bolt like the one you use?

Great video 👍🏻As always more or less service unfriendly design of engines. To change my impellers you need hands of a 2 years old with the power of Arnold Schwarzenegger 🤪

Can you share diameter of cover of impeller o-ring?

Use a cable tie to keep the fins closed for installation.

When you mount the new impeller, try to mount it with the same tool, only without the screw and hit it with a hammer !

Why not remove the wire/plug to the oil filter ? seams like you will cave way better access and not risking damaging the wires!

On my impeller changes, I remove the fuel filter water indicator connector to get it out of my way and to prevent my clumsy hands from potentially damaging it. Use the Globe run dry impellers so you don’t have the fins break on the flimsy cheaply made Volvo brand. Unless you are still under warranty.

What a crap design for a part that's liable to be changed! Would soaking the new one in hottish water make it easier?

You have to specify you’re a “captain”, lmao. Amazing

Hey Captain!!! Feels good to be called that way?