Volvo Penta OEM Aluminum Anode Kit IPS-A IPS3 23172846
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The Volvo Penta 23172846 is a genuine OEM aluminum anode kit for select IPS-A marine propulsion applications. Current parts references identify it as an anode kit in the IPS-A / Marine Propulsion section, and parts breakdowns tied to this number show the kit built around anode 23172849 with related installation hardware.
This is an aluminum anode kit, making it the correct material choice for saltwater and brackish water use. Volvo Penta states that aluminum anodes are recommended for salt and brackish water applications because they provide effective corrosion protection for marine drives.
Key Features
- Genuine Volvo Penta OEM anode kit
- OEM part number: 23172846
- Aluminum sacrificial anode kit
- Associated with IPS-A marine propulsion applications
- Common component reference includes anode 23172849
- Kit-related parts listings also show associated hardware including rod 21211781, wiring harness 3593888, and related washers/nut in the same schematic group.
Engine Compatibility
Current fitment evidence most clearly ties 23172846 to Volvo Penta IPS-A / marine propulsion applications rather than Aquamatic sterndrives. Additional Volvo Penta section references for related transom anode components show fitment in IPS families such as IPS3-C and IPS30-D, reinforcing that this part belongs in the IPS propulsion grouping. Exact fitment should still be confirmed by drive model and serial number before ordering.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Please verify fitment using the Volvo Penta IPS drive model and serial number before ordering. This is the safest way to confirm the correct anode kit, especially on serviced boats where installed corrosion parts may differ from the original setup. Matching by OEM part number 23172846 remains the best method.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this anode kit when the installed anode is heavily wasted, pitted, cracked, loose, or significantly reduced in size. Volvo Penta’s guidance explains that sacrificial anodes are designed to corrode first in order to protect more expensive propulsion components, so they should be inspected regularly and replaced before protection is lost.
Installation Notes
Install on clean bare-metal contact surfaces and do not paint the anode. Current schematic-based references show this kit used with related mounting hardware, so it is important to confirm the installed setup and included components before service. Some seller pages also note this as a genuine OEM special-order style item, which is worth keeping in mind when planning maintenance timing.
Alternate / Superseded Part Numbers
- 23172846
- 21211794 (superseded-from reference shown on current OEM seller listing)
Parts Desk Insight
This kit is more than just a simple bolt-on anode. One interesting detail is that Volvo Penta’s parts breakdown ties it into a larger transom anode system with hardware and electrical-related components around the same assembly, which is a good reminder that IPS corrosion protection is part of a broader integrated setup rather than a single isolated casting.
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Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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