# 23172853 Anode Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta IPS15 / IPS2 / IPS20 / IPS3 / IPS30 Transom Anode Kit - Part Number: 23172853

  

A genuine Volvo Penta transom-anode and bonding package for larger IPS15, IPS2 / IPS20 and IPS3 / IPS30 pod-drive installations. The kit supplies the anode and complete bonding hardware for the applicable fibreglass-hull transom arrangement.

  

Kit Contents:

  

• 1 × IPS15 / IPS2 / IPS3 transom anode - 23172856

• 1 × bonding wiring harness - 3875279

• 1 × threaded rod - 21211781

• 1 × hexagon nut - 991657

• 1 × washer - 991659

• 1 × toothed washer - 991660

• 1 × washer - 991658

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta larger-IPS transom-anode kit

• Correct Volvo Penta part number 23172853

• Includes the complete anode and bonding-hardware package

• Suitable for IPS15, IPS2 / IPS20 and IPS3 / IPS30 transom assemblies

• OEM-replacement packages are available under the same comparison number

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 23172853 current larger-IPS transom-anode kit reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 23172853

• VOE23172853

• 23172856 anode

• 3875279 wiring harness

• 21211781 rod

• 991657 nut

• 991659 washer

• 991660 toothed washer

• 991658 washer

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• MOPA Motorparts: 23172853 OEM-replacement transom anode kit

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta larger IPS transom assemblies

• Bonded corrosion protection around the hull penetration

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / drive models:

• IPS15-A / IPS15

• IPS2 / IPS20

• IPS3 / IPS30

  

• • Drive Type: Volvo Penta IPS15, IPS2 / IPS20 and IPS3 / IPS30

• • Hull Type: Standard fibreglass-hull installation

• • Serial Range: IPS generation, transom assembly and hull material controlled

  

🔌 Function

  

The anode is electrically bonded to the transom assembly and is consumed preferentially, reducing galvanic attack on the drive, mounting ring and connected underwater metals.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Anode is depleted or loose

• Bonding harness is broken or has high resistance

• Corrosion appears at the transom assembly

• Anode surface is painted or insulated

• Incorrect kit is used for the IPS drive size

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 1087.57 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1087.57 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 23172853 Anode Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23172853-anode-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-30