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Technical information: Oil capacity 2.6 litres. Most 280SP drives use VDS3 15w/40 oil
Volvo Penta 290SP Sterndrive. We supply all parts for the 290SP sterndrive. The service and spare parts list includes sterndrive prop removal tools, anodes, drive and exhaust bellows, hoses, oils, shaft grease and shaft seals. Sterndrives use different types of gear oils, depending on the sterndrive type. See the individual sterndrive sections or our downloads section for more information.
It is important to use genuine anodes on a Volvo 290SP Sterndrive. Volvo Penta anodes and made to exact specifications to protect the Sterndrive from corrosion. We have seen evidence of counterfeit anodes and this can lead to a total loss of the Sterndrive from corrosion.
290SP Sterndrives use "Standard Hub (SP) and High-Speed (SP) or long hub propellers.
Please contact us if you need a new propeller. If you require technical help with any aspect of your 290SP Sterndrive or propeller choice, please call us.
Volvo Penta Sterndrives should be serviced at the end of every season to ensure the oil is not emulsified, indicating that the shaft seals require changing. Water intake hoses should also be checked for condition. See our downloads section from the left-hand menu to download a list of oils for each Sterndrive type.
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The 290A, SP-A, SP-A1, SP-A2 Sterndrive service kit contains the Aluminium drive and transom anodes, the UJ drive gaiter and jubilee clips required for an annual drive service. Please note the exhaust gaiter is not included in this kit
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The top bellow includes Jubilee clips for DP Sterndrives including 280, 290, DP-A, DP-D, DP-E and DP-G outdrives. These kits include the Jubilee clips. Exhaust bellows should be inspected regularly and changed every 1-2 years.
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Sterndrive exhaust bellow kit for 280, 290, DP-E and other Sterndrives. These kits include the Jubilee clips. Exhaust bellows should be inspected regularly and changed every 1-2 years.
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Water Intake hose for 290DP, DP-A, DP-E and other Sterndrives
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Volvo Penta VDS-4.5 SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil, 1 litre. The high quality of VDS-4.5 oils allows in certain cases an increase in drain intervals. VDS 4.5 can be mixed with VDS-3.
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Volvo Penta VDS 4.5 diesel engine oil is suitable for all Volvo Penta diesel engines and some gearboxes and Saildrives - see the download section for more details. VDS 4.5 can be mixed with VDS-3.
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This double lip seal sits behind the shift mechanism on the gear selector of a 290DP and other reverse gear engines/ gearbox applications listed below.
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Volvo Penta O-ring for the gear selector housing and other applications, listed below.
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Volvo Penta DP Cone Clutch for Volvo Penta sterndrives detailed below. Please call us if you need clarification on the parts required.
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Volvo Penta DPH, DPI, DP-R Hook-up fork bush.
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828250 propeller shaft grease is used for rubber stuffing boxes and dripless lip seals.
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Propeller Shaft Grease 25-gram, twin pack for all marine use.