Volvo Penta Anode Kit 23164611

Volvo Penta 23164611 is a genuine OEM anode kit used to help protect Volvo Penta sterndrive components from galvanic corrosion. Current Volvo Penta parts listings identify 23164611 as an anode kit, and multiple current dealer sources describe it as an aluminum anode kit for Volvo Penta drive applications.

Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM part number 23164611.
• Current dealer sources identify it as an aluminum anode kit.
• Designed to protect the drive unit and propeller from galvanic corrosion.
• Common current application references associate it with SX-A and DPS sterndrive families.
• Current source references also connect this number to earlier part number 3888816.

Engine Compatibility
Current application references connect Volvo Penta 23164611 to Volvo Penta sterndrive applications including SX-A, DPS-A, and DPS-B. Other current dealer references also associate it with broader SX / DPS / FWD / TSK-family drive usage, so fitment should still be treated as drive- and serial-specific rather than assumed across all Volvo Penta packages.

Serial Number Fitment Notice
Always confirm 23164611 against the exact drive serial number and the correct Volvo Penta parts diagram before ordering. Volvo Penta’s own parts shop specifically directs customers to identify the exact engine, shield, or drive when locating spare parts.

When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this anode kit when the anodes are significantly consumed, damaged, loose, or no longer making proper contact with the protected metal surfaces. Current dealer guidance notes that anodes are sacrificial protection parts, and one current dealer source recommends replacement when wear reaches roughly one-third of the original material.

Installation Notes
Install only in the correct matched Volvo Penta application. Make sure the anodes are mounted on clean metal contact surfaces and are not painted, since current dealer guidance notes that good metal-to-metal contact is necessary for proper corrosion protection. For water type, current Volvo Penta dealer guidance commonly recommends aluminum for saltwater and brackish water, and magnesium for freshwater where applicable.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current references reviewed associate Volvo Penta 23164611 with earlier part number 3888816.

Parts Desk Insight
Anodes are one of the cheapest ways to protect an expensive drive. On sterndrive packages, the real value is not just buying the right material, but making sure the anode matches the exact drive family and has clean contact when installed. That helps the anode sacrifice itself properly instead of leaving the drive or prop hardware exposed to corrosion.

Shipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping.