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Volvo Penta 2003T

  • Diesel

Engine data

Specifications for Volvo Penta 2003T
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard

Autumn and spring plan for Volvo Penta 2003T

Here's what to do when hauling out and launching. Always follow the instruction book for your engine.

Autumn

  • Change the engine oilAPI CD (DS); SAE 20 above +10 °C, SAE 10W below +10 °C · The oil filter is replaced after the first 20 h and then at every second oil change. · every 100 hours or annually
  • Clean the intake silencerOn the 2003T it is replaced every other year. · annually
  • Change the drive oilevery 400 hours or annually
  • Change the gearbox oil (MS2, MS2V)every 400 hours or annually
  • Check the valve clearanceTo be carried out by an authorised Volvo Penta workshop. · every 100 hours or annually
  • Replace the fuel filter and water separatorFill the tank to reduce condensation.
  • Winterise the raw water systemLet the engine draw in antifreeze until it comes out of the exhaust, or drain the system as described in the owner's manual.
  • Check the coolant's antifreeze protection

Spring

  • Check the impeller, replace if damagedevery 100 hours or annually
  • Dismantle and clean the vacuum valveannually
  • Check belts, hoses, oil level and coolant
  • Check through-hulls, seacocks and hose clamps
  • Charge and connect the batteries, clean the terminals
  • After launching, check that nothing is leakingStart the engine and check that cooling water flows out evenly.
Add to calendarTick off in the service bookTwo reminders a year: in April and in October.

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Service data

Engine oil

Specification
API CD (DS); SAE 20 above +10 °C, SAE 10W below +10 °C
Note
The manual gives the oil capacity for the 2003; the 2003T is not listed separately.

Coolant

Volume
7 l
Note
Freshwater system (freshwater-cooled version).

Valve clearance

Intake
0.3 mm
Exhaust
0.3 mm
Measurement ratio
cold or warm engine

Thermostat & RPM

Thermostat
60 °C
Note
Raw-water cooled: opens at 60 ± 2 °C, fully open at 75 °C. Freshwater cooled: opens at 74 ± 1 °C, fully open at 87 °C.
Idle
775–825 rpm
Max RPM
3200 (regulatorn släpper vid 3250) rpm

Tightening torque

Cylinder head bolts
20 + 70 Nm · stage 1 / stage 2
Main bearing bolts
20 + 60 Nm · stage 1 / stage 2
Connecting rod bearing bolts
25 + 70 Nm · stage 1 / stage 2
Flywheel bolts
65 Nm
Injector
20 Nm
Pulley
40 Nm

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting by symptom

Manuals

Exploded views & parts catalogs

  • Shop
    Parts catalog (exploded diagrams) (legacy.marinepartsexpress.com)
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  • Shop
    Marine Parts Express – exploded views, Volvo Penta diesel (legacy.marinepartsexpress.com)

    Spare parts diagrams by engine model, free to browse.

  • Shop
    Marine-diesel-engine-manuals.com: Volvo Penta (external link)

    Workshop and instruction manuals for AQ, GL/GXi and drives. Some pages can be previewed for free; the full manual must be purchased.

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Boats with 2003T

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Service guides

Replacing the impeller →Winterize a boat engine →Find the engine number →

Frequently asked questions about 2003T

What is the valve clearance on the 2003T?

Intake 0.3 mm and exhaust 0.3 mm, cold or warm engine.

Where can I find the owner's manual for 2003T?

Links to owner's manuals and workshop manuals are available under Manuals.

What fuel does the 2003T use?

Volvo Penta 2003T runs on diesel.

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