Volvo Penta Expands Rebuilt Engine Line

Volvo Penta has a history of remanufacturing marine engines and parts dating back to the 1970s, but the Swedish marine engine maker is taking its rebuilt offerings to the next level in 2024. It announced this summer that its line of remanufactured drivelines has expanded to include complete diesel engines D13, D8, D4, and D6 – and, for the first time, the complete Inboard Performance System (IPS) range.

“Changing an engine is now straightforward with our newly expanded remanufacturing offer, delivering fast and easy-to-install solutions available via a call, click, or email,” explains Roland Henriksson, global product manager, Volvo Penta.

The remanufacturing process of complete marine engines reuses up to 60% of components and can save up to 56% CO2 emissions during production compared to producing new, according to Volvo Penta. Rebuilt engines also have a real-world environmental benefit, too: Volvo Penta data shows only around 15% of components of marine engines need to be replaced during remanufacturing, which results in about 80% less energy needed for the process when compared to the production of a new engine.

The comprehensive process starts with engines and drives being disassembled into individual components before being cleaned and inspected at specialized remanufacturing facilities in Sweden and France. Parts not being replaced are returned to “like-new” condition before being tested and verified. These refurbished components are then used to rebuild the engines and Volvo Penta IPS drives that are held in stock.

Once the remanufactured engine is finished, it’s put through a series of end-of-line tests to ensure it meets the original specifications, then Volvo backs its remanufactured engines with its standard 12-month warranty. If supplied and installed by an authorized Volvo Penta dealer, the warranty extends up to 24 months, 600 hours, and the warranty protection will cover any labor involved in fitting the part, according to Volvo Penta.