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Volvo Penta KAMD43

  • 6 cyl
  • 3.6 l
  • 230 hp
  • Diesel

Engine data

Specifications for Volvo Penta KAMD43
Power230 hp (169 kW)
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 l
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard

Autumn and spring plan for Volvo Penta KAMD43

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

Autumn

  • Change the engine oil and oil filter11 l VDS or API CD, SAE 15W-40 · every 100 hours or annually
  • Replace the air filterevery 200 hours or annually
  • Replace the crankcase ventilation filterevery 200 hours or annually
  • Replace the fuel filter and pre-filterevery 200 hours or annually
  • Change the reverse gear oilevery 200 hours or annually
  • 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.
  • Remove the impeller and store it dry
  • Check anodes, belts and hoses

Spring

  • Check the drive beltsevery 200 hours or annually
  • Check the raw water pump impellerevery 200 hours or annually
  • Check the exhaust systemevery 200 hours or annually
  • Lubricate the DP drive steering bearingApplies to DP drives. · every 50 hours or annually
  • 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

Troubleshooting

Starting problems

Runs rough, stalls or loses power

Smoke and exhaust

Cooling and temperature

Oil, water and fuel

Electrics, alarms and fault codes

Drive, gearbox and trim

Manuals

Exploded views & parts catalogs

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    Parts catalog (exploded diagrams) (legacy.marinepartsexpress.com)
    EN · HTML
  • Shop
    Product sheet (Volvo Penta, copy) (sra-moteur.com)
    EN · PDF
  • 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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Service guides

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

Frequently asked questions about KAMD43

How much oil does the KAMD43 take?

KAMD43 takes about 11 litres of engine oil including the filter. At 15° rearward tilt: 11.0 l excl. / 11.5 l incl. filter.

What is the valve clearance on the KAMD43?

Intake 0.4 mm and exhaust 0.4 mm, cold engine.

Where can I find the owner's manual for KAMD43?

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

How many cylinders does KAMD43 have?

Volvo Penta KAMD43 has 6 cylinders.

What fuel does the KAMD43 use?

Volvo Penta KAMD43 runs on diesel.

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