Volvo Penta DPX
- 1998–2003
Drive specs
| Model years | 1998–2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sterndrive (Aquamatic) |
| Drive | DPX450/500/600 (GM big block), KAD |
| Gear ratios | 1.47:1 · 1.51:1 · 1.59:1 · 1.68:1 · 1.78:1 |
|---|---|
| Upper gear unit | Through-prop exhaust and external hydraulic steering cylinders. |
| Oil type | Synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 |
| Propeller system | Duoprop |
DPX-S/R 2.0 l, DPX-A 2.6 l. DPX 385/415 (7.4/8.2): approx. 2.0 l DuraPlus GL 5 synthetic.
Lower unit variants
| Variant | Gear ratio | Year | Identification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPX-S, DPX-S1 | 1.59:1, 1.68:1, 1.78:1 | 1998–2001 | 2.0 l | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| DPX-R | 1.47:1, 1.51:1, 1.59:1, 1.68:1, 1.78:1 | 2000–2003 | Shot-peened gears in the lower unit, 2.0 l | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
| DPX-A | 1.47:1, 1.59:1, 1.68:1, 1.78:1 | — | 2.6 l | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio) |
Compatible engines
Service points
- Bellows: U-joint bellows, exhaust bellows and shift cable bellows (replace at regular intervals)
- Drive oil: changing it and checking for water in the oil
- Sacrificial anodes on drive and transom assembly
- Steering cylinders
Troubleshooting
Runs rough, stalls or loses power
Cooling and temperature
Electrics, alarms and fault codes
Official identification charts
- Volvo Penta SternDrive Models – publication 7738236-4 (12-2006)
Manuals
Spare parts
| Part | Part number | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows kit, U-joint (drive bellows) | 876294 | Poseidon Marine: drive bellows kit for AQ280/AQ290, SP, DP, DPX (replaces 876294) (external link) Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R | |
| Complete drive DP-X 1.47:1 | 3869041 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Complete drive DP-X 1.59:1 | 3869043 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Complete drive DP-X 1.68:1 | 3869044 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Complete drive DP-X 1.78:1 | 3869045 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Synthetic gear oil 75W-90 GL-5, 1 quart | 1141679 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) | |
| Synthetic sterndrive gear oil 75W-90 GL-5, 1 gallon | 1141680 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 872793 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 876638 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 946541 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 872139 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 963684 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 873395 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Exhaust bellows kit | 872531 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Exhaust bellows kit | 876631 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Seal kit, lower unit | 876639 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S | |
| Seal kit, upper unit | 876266 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S | |
| U-joint bellows/clamps | 853013 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R | |
| U-joint bellows/clamps | 853012 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Drive water hose kit | 876632 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Propeller nut kit | 3851335 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| Propeller nut kit | 872179 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A | |
| U-joint bellows | 3860384 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A |
Exploded views & parts catalogs
- ShopParts catalog (exploded views) DPX-S/S1
- ShopParts catalog (exploded views) DPX-R
- ShopParts catalog (exploded views) DPX-A
- ShopMarine Parts Express – exploded views, Volvo Penta diesel
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Links to owner's manuals and workshop manuals are available under Manuals.
Sources
- The Volvo Penta marine engine site: Aquamatic sterndrives (external link)
- Carolina Classic Boat Owners: Volvo Penta sterndrive model history (external link)
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrive specifications (oil, capacity, gear ratio)
- Volvo Penta – marine engines (external link)
- Volvo Penta – instruction manual (history: marine engines since 1907) (external link)
- Wikipedia: Volvo Penta (en) (external link)
- Wikipedia: Volvo Penta (sv) (external link)
- Poseidon Marine: drive bellows kit for AQ280/AQ290, SP, DP, DPX (replaces 876294) (external link)
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-S
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-R
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units)
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive)
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DPX-A