Volvo Dp-D maintenance

[pantjo]

Hello all.
Been trying to find something similar through the many different threads but to no result.
So, here goes the question.
I have an DP-D outdrive year around 1993-94.
I have already removed the outdrive.
I have no problems so far with function. Everything seems to work fine.
However, I am already past the hours mark for maintenance.
Which parts are those that need to be checked and replaced as standard, excluding of course the oil change.

Thnx

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

The ujoint bellows should be replaced every other year. They are thin and can be damaged easily. The exhaust bellows only need replaced when they fail, they are a lot heavier duty. And remove the props, clean and grease the shafts at least yearly with each gear lube change.

 

[pantjo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Thank you Don for you help.
However, I did not make myself clear.
I was actually talking about opening up the outdrive.
At least the upper housing for now.
Is this something that can be performed by a DIYer? Or there are special tools involved? I do have the repair manual but it does not help much.
I am looking for more practical advice.
I have found this exploded view which from a DP-D1
Could this be of any help?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Ayuh,... There's really Nothing to be done inside the drive, unless Problems occur...

 

[pantjo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

That's exactly the thing. Looking to avoid problems. Can be costly.
This is why I am asking.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Which manual do you have? As Bond-o said, there is nothing in the drive that is removed for general service.

 

[pantjo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

I have the workshop manual.
It was kindly given to me from the local Volvo Penta dealer so as to photocopy.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Instead of photocopying it, just go up to the adults only sticky and download the OEM manual to your computer. Then print off the pages as you need them.
There is a DP-D manual in there.

 

[pantjo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Yep, this the one i got too.
It's good though to have it in electronic form.
Thanks a lot.
Anyway, it all seems very complicated.
Do not think I will go through with it.
I 'll just change the oil and that's it.

So, in other words, there is no need for any maintenance in the outdrive except all the external peripherals and the occasional oil change.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

So, in other words, there is no need for any maintenance in the outdrive except all the external peripherals and the occasional oil change.

Ayuh,... Til it Leaks or Breaks,... Then tear it down for a rebuild/ reseal...

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Do not think I will go through with it.

Good choice. It is complicated, and there is a lot of shimming that has to be done, get something wrong, and you find out how much a set of gears will cost, and trust me, you don't want to find out.

Almost forgot, here is a link to Volvo where you can download an owners manual for your engine. It will give you the maintenance schedule of what should be done when.

http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopent...lication_search/pages/publication_search.aspx

 

[pantjo]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

Thank you both.
Your advice saved me from major headaches and expenses.
Bellows, oil change and hey presto! Ready to go!

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Volvo Dp-D maintenance

There is also no need to take off the entire outdrive to change the bellows. You can just take off the top gear assembly and leave the rest of the drive on there.