Any experience/problems with 2016 Volvo Penta 1.79 SX-A outdrive

bbfan33 · 08-27-2017, 05:58 AM

I was told some of the volvo penta outdrives had a history of problems.
Has anyone had any problems with the 2016 Volvo Penta 1.79 Sxa drive

thanks
Bbfan33

Dave R · 08-27-2017, 04:50 PM

They made a drive called "Sea Core" that had housings made of what was basically plastic. Those were problematic. SX drives have been around for decades and are just fine. Replace the OEM aluminum alloy anodes for a set of magnesium anodes and it will be less likely to corrode in fresh water. Leave the orignal anodes on if you plan to use it in fresh and salt water.

bbfan33 · 08-27-2017, 06:42 PM

thanks so much

08-27-2017, 05:58 AM	#1
bbfan33 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Baltimore and Bear Island Posts: 18 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any experience/problems with 2016 Volvo Penta 1.79 SX-A outdrive I was told some of the volvo penta outdrives had a history of problems. Has anyone had any problems with the 2016 Volvo Penta 1.79 Sxa drive thanks Bbfan33

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bbfan33 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Baltimore and Bear Island Posts: 18 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks thanks so much

08-27-2017, 04:50 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	They made a drive called "Sea Core" that had housings made of what was basically plastic. Those were problematic. SX drives have been around for decades and are just fine. Replace the OEM aluminum alloy anodes for a set of magnesium anodes and it will be less likely to corrode in fresh water. Leave the orignal anodes on if you plan to use it in fresh and salt water.