Volvo Penta DPH / DPR
- 2004–
Drive specs
| Model years | 2004– |
|---|---|
| Type | Sterndrive (Aquamatic) |
| Drive | D4, D6 |
| Gear ratios | 1.69:1 · 1.76:1 · 1.85:1 · 2.08:1 |
|---|---|
| Upper gear unit | Larger drive than the 290/DP series with no interchangeable parts; external hydraulic steering cylinders. |
| Oil type | Synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 |
| Propeller system | Duoprop |
75W-140 for heavy-duty use, per the owner's manual.
Lower unit variants
| Variant | Gear ratio | Year | Identification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPH-A (complete drives) | 1.69:1, 1.76:1, 1.85:1, 2.08:1 | 2004–2006 | — | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) |
| DPH-B | — | 2006–2008 | Steering cylinders with rubber bellows | The Volvo Penta marine engine site: Aquamatic sterndrives (external link) |
| DPH-C | — | 2009–2013 | — | The Volvo Penta marine engine site: Aquamatic sterndrives (external link) |
| DPH-D | — | 2014–2020 | O-ring instead of paper gasket between upper and lower housing | The Volvo Penta marine engine site: Aquamatic sterndrives (external link) |
| DPR-A | — | — | Faster lower unit, stainless steel propellers | The Volvo Penta marine engine site: Aquamatic sterndrives (external link) |
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 cylinder seals
Troubleshooting
Official identification charts
- Volvo Penta SternDrive Models – publication 7738236-4 (12-2006)
Spare parts
| Part | Part number | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete drive DPH-A 1.69:1 | 23493456 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Complete drive DPH-A 1,76:1 | 23548865 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Complete drive DPH-A 1.85:1 | 23493457 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Complete drive DPH-A 2.08:1 | 23548867 | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units) | |
| Transom sacrificial anode, aluminium | 3588770 | FYB Marine: aluminium transom anode 3588770 (290SP/DP, DP-A–DP-E, DPH, DPI, DPR) Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C | |
| 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) | |
| Synthetic gear oil 75W-140 GL-5 | 22971553 | For heavy-duty operation per the operator's manual | Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive) |
| Exhaust bellows kit | 3588753 | Incl. clamps | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A |
| U-joint bellows | 3808898 | Requires two clamps | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A |
| Transom sacrificial anode, magnesium (fresh water) | 3588768 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C | |
| Transom sacrificial anode, zinc (salt water) | 3588745 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C | |
| Sacrificial anode, lower gearcase, magnesium (fresh water) | 3588750 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C | |
| Sacrificial anode, lower gearcase, aluminium | 3588748 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C | |
| Sacrificial anode, lower gear housing, zinc (salt water) | 3588746 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C | |
| U-joint bellows/clamps | 853013 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A | |
| U-joint bellows/clamps | 853012 | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A | |
| Sacrificial anode, zinc | 3589875 | Lower gearcase, salt water only | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B |
| Sacrificial anode, aluminium | 3589876 | Lower gearcase kit, salt and fresh water | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B |
| Sacrificial anode, magnesium | 3589877 | Lower gearcase, fresh water | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B |
| Sacrificial anode (strut) | 3807400 | Strut | Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C |
Exploded views & parts catalogs
- ShopParts catalog (exploded views) DPH-A/B, DPR-A/B
- ShopParts catalog (exploded views) DPH-D, DPR-D
- ShopMarine Parts Express – exploded views, Volvo Penta diesel
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Service guides
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)
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta outdrives (complete drives and lower units)
- Marine Parts Express: Volvo Penta oils (drive oils by drive)
- 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)
- FYB Marine: aluminium transom anode 3588770 (290SP/DP, DP-A–DP-E, DPH, DPI, DPR)
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-A
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-B
- Marine Parts Express: The One List DPH-C