3801929 Inboard Drive Exch | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta remanufactured drive unit for the 1.88 ratio, listed against both Volvo Penta IPS3 and IPS30 and specified WITHOUT SUS. It weighs 635.94 kg and is listed for 6 applications across the D and IPS series. Reman IPS drive units come without the steering unit servo, and also without the upper tension ring, propellers and rubber rings. In the reman range it sits with upper gear 3801931 and lower gear 3801725. It supersedes part number 3801917, catalogued earlier as an inboard drive. The 1.99 ratio version is drive unit 3801930 at 629.13 kg, so the ratio is what decides this order - 7 kg between them is no way to tell them apart. This unit is supplied on an exchange basis: core deposit 3804929 is charged alongside it and refunded once the old unit is returned, so both numbers appear on the order.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP
• Volvo Penta IPS30-E
• Volvo Penta D13C4-B MP
• Volvo Penta D13C5-B MP
• Volvo Penta D13C7-B MP
• Volvo Penta D13C8-B MP

• Engine Family: D, IPS

⚙️ Key Features

• Drive unit for the 1.88 ratio, IPS3 and IPS30
• Specified WITHOUT SUS - reman IPS drives come without the steering unit servo
• Also supplied without upper tension ring, propellers and rubber rings
• 635.94 kg
• Supersedes 3801917, catalogued earlier as an inboard drive
• Completely remanufactured to new condition by Volvo Penta
• Updated to the latest technical specifications
• Same quality, reliability and performance as new Genuine Volvo Penta Parts
• Cost-effective alternative to repair and overhaul
• Quick exchange, less downtime
• Environmental benefits through recycling
• Listed for IPS3 ratio 1,88; IPS30 ratio 1,88
• Part of the three-piece IPS Reman offer: Reman Upper Gear, Reman Lower Gear and Reman Drive Unit
• Supplied without the steering unit
• Component: Reman drive unit
• Models and ratios: IPS3 ratio 1,88; IPS30 ratio 1,88
• Supply: Exchange - worn component returned against a refundable fee
• Fits: IPS3 ratio 1,88; IPS30 ratio 1,88

🔌 Function

Takes the engine's output through the drive's gear sets to the propeller shafts, providing the reduction and the thrust path into the hull.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Whine or growl from the drive that changes with load
• Metal glitter or chips in the drive oil at service
• Water in the drive oil, giving a milky sample
• Vibration through the hull, or drive lost under power
• Oil weeping from the drive seals or into the bilge

🛠️ Service Notes

• Check the ratio stamped on the drive you are replacing - the 1.99 ratio unit is 3801930 and the two are within 7 kg of each other
• The steering unit is not included because it rarely needs replacing, so plan to transfer yours across
• Renew all seals, O-rings and drive oil on installation, and inspect the propellers and their bushes at the same time
• The Volvo Penta Reman system is based on a recycle program: you trade in a corresponding worn component in return for the Reman component
• A fee is added on the invoice when a Reman component is bought, and that fee is refunded as soon as the worn component is returned
• The program allows the worn component to be returned once the new component is installed and the engine is running again, so the boat is not held up waiting for the exchange
• Reman components are covered by the Volvo Penta 12-month standard warranty, or 24 months when fitted by an authorised Volvo Penta dealer

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3801929 → Supersedes 3801917 → Supersedes 3801816 → Supersedes 3801723

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3801917 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3801816 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3801723 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

• Genuine Volvo Penta part
• Brand new
• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging