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Volvo Penta 2003 marine engine

Volvo Penta 2003

1983–199328 HP3-cylinderdiesel
Dieselraw water cooledinboardsaildrive
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Three-cylinder 2000-series. One of Volvo Penta's most successful sailboat engines.

Specifications

Power28 HP @ 3,000 RPMCylinders3
Displacement1179 cc (71.9 ci)Bore x Stroke79.5 x 79 mm
Fuel TypeDieselAspirationNaturally Aspirated
CoolingRaw waterDriveInboard, Saildrive
Weight172 kg (379 lb)Fuel Use5.25 L/hr
Oil Capacity4.2 LTransmissionMS2

Parts for the Volvo Penta 2003

14 catalogued parts. Prices are reference figures; each “Find on Amazon” link opens a search for that part — confirm fitment against your engine's serial before ordering.

Cooling System (3)
  • Repair Kit Sea Water Pump — Volvo Penta
    fits: 875756
    $78.32
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  • raw water pump impeller kit (raw/salt-water cooled, sea water pump 840557 / Johnson F35B-902; not for fresh-water/heat-exchanger models or the 2003T variant)
    fits: Johnson 09-808B / Jabsco 22405-0001
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  • thermostat, direct/raw-water cooled Volvo Penta 2001/2002/2003
    fits: 877355
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Fuel System (1)
  • Fuel Filter
    fits: Volvo 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES
    $24.90
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Lubrication (1)
  • Oil Filter
    fits: Volvo 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES (IPS1)
    $21.70
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Belts (5)
  • Drive Belt (2002/2003 FRESH WATER COOLED)
    fits: Volvo 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES
    $42.40
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  • Drive Belt (2001)
    fits: Volvo 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES
    $42.40
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  • Drive Belt (2002/2003)
    fits: Volvo 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES
    $39.40
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  • V Belt — Volvo Penta MD2030
    fits: 978482
    $20.11
    eBay· $15.00 ↗
  • V Belt — Volvo Penta MD3/MD17
    fits: 966383
    $17.98
    eBay· $9.00 ↗
Anodes (1)
  • O-Ring (zinc)
    fits: Volvo MD40A, TMD40 A/B/C, 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES, TAMD63, TAMD74 / TAMD75, TAMD103, T
    $1.90
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Electrical (1)
  • Startermotor Mercruiser Omc 4 3 5 0 5 7 7 4 8 2L — Volvo Penta
    fits: 3885317
    $196.88
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Service Kits (2)
  • Maintenance Kit
    fits: Volvo 2001 / 2002 / 2003 / SERIES
    $129.00
    eBay· $92.12 ↗
  • De Carbonizing Kit — Volvo Penta
    fits: 876310
    $83.62
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Related Models

Predecessor
Volvo Penta MD17C
35 HP · 1975–1981
Successor
Volvo Penta MD2030
29 HP · 1993–2005

Sailboats with Volvo Penta 2003(12)

ALBERG 37
ALBERG 37
Whitby Boat Works Ltd. (CAN) · 37.17ft · 1967–1988
CHALLENGER 35 (PRIMROSE)
CHALLENGER 35 (PRIMROSE)
Trident Marine (UK) · 35ft · 1975
CONTESSA 32
CONTESSA 32
Rogers/UK, Taylor/Canada · 32ft · 1971
MAXI 34
MAXI 34
Maxi Yachts (SWE) · 33.46ft · 1992–1998
MOODY 33 ECLIPSE
MOODY 33 ECLIPSE
Marine Projects Ltd. · 32.5ft · 1987–1994
MOODY 336
MOODY 336
Marine Projects Ltd. · 33.42ft · 1988–1996
MOODY 346
MOODY 346
Marine Projects Ltd. · 34.5ft · 1986–1990
NAJAD 34
NAJAD 34
Najad Varvet AB · 34.28ft · 1972–1980
NAJAD 340
NAJAD 340
Najad Varvet AB · 33.46ft · 1987–1994
SADLER 34
SADLER 34
Sadler Yachts (UK) · 34.75ft · 1983–1995
SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY)
SEAHAWK 34 (WESTERLY)
Westerly Marine Ltd. (UK) · 33.66ft · 1984–1988
SIGMA 362
SIGMA 362
Sigma Yachts (UK) · 36ft · 1983