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Volvo Penta D3-130 Engine

The Volvo Penta D3-130 is an in-line, 5-cylinder, 2.4-liter marine diesel engine developed from modern automotive diesel architectures. It is optimized for smaller planing and semi-planing leisure craft, offering a lightweight and highly compact footprint via its aluminum construction. The engine integrates a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT), an aftercooler, and the Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. This combination delivers high power density, exceptional low-end torque, and low exhaust emissions. However, its advanced mechanical and electronic complexity demands strict adherence to factory service intervals.

The cylinder head utilizes a Crossflow Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) setup driving a total of 20 valves (4 valves per cylinder). The valvetrain operates with automatic hydraulic lash adjusters to maintain optimal valve clearance. Bore: 81 mm (3.19 in). Stroke: 93.2 mm (3.67 in). Total Displacement: 2400 cc (2.4 liters) with a static compression ratio of 17.3:1.

Fuel System: Fuel delivery is managed via an electronically controlled Common Rail system featuring a low-pressure lift pump and a high-pressure injection pump. The fuel system operates at high pressures ranging from 30 to 160 MPa (300 to 1600 bar). It utilizes high-precision injectors to provide multiple, finely atomized fuel injections per combustion cycle. The entire system is monitored and modulated by the engine's electronic control unit to dynamically optimize the fuel-to-air ratio.

The engine uses a pressure-feed lubrication system driven by a crankshaft-mounted gear pump, operating at a nominal pressure of 550–800 kPa (5.5–8.0 bar). System oil pressure during normal operation ranges between 3-5 bar. Temperature control is managed through an integrated plate-type oil cooler cooled by the engine's coolant circuit. The engine features a dual-circuit (closed-loop) freshwater cooling system. A dedicated heat exchanger transfers thermal energy from the internal freshwater loop to an external raw seawater circuit. Normal operating coolant temperature is regulated by the thermostat between 75C and 100C.

General Technical Data

Engine Specifications

Engine Model ............... Volvo Penta D3-130
Engine Type ............... 4-cycle inline 5-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled marine diesel
Number of Cylinders ............... 5
Cylinder Arrangement ............... In-line
Engine Bore, in (mm) ............... 3.19 (81.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ............... 3.67 (93.2)
Displacement, cu.in (L) ............... 146 (2.4)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ............... 130 (96) at 4000 rpm
Propeller Shaft Power, hp (kW) ............... 122 (90) at 4000 rpm
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 4000
Peak Torque ............... 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) at 1750-2000 rpm
Idle Speed ............... 700-750 rpm
Max No-Load Speed, rpm ............... 4300-4400
Aspiration Type ............... Variable Geometry Turbocharger with Intercooler
Compression Ratio ............... 17.3:1
Firing Order ............... 1-2-4-5-3
Cylinder Block Type ............... Aluminum alloy with cast iron cylinder liners
Cylinder Head Type ............... Aluminum alloy with dual overhead camshafts
Number of Valves per Cylinder ............... 4
Total Number of Valves ............... 20
Lubrication System ............... Full-pressure recirculation lubrication
Oil Pump Type ............... Chain-driven internal gear rotary pump
Oil Filter Type ............... Full-flow spin-on cartridge with bypass valve
Oil Cooler Type ............... Fresh water liquid-cooled tube or plate heat exchanger
Cooling System ............... Closed circuit fresh water with open circuit raw seawater
Water Pump Type ............... Toothed belt-driven centrifugal fresh water pump
Sea Water Pump Type ............... Gear-driven flexible rubber impeller pump
Air Cleaner Type ............... Washable foam element high-flow silencer housing
Emission Certification ............... US EPA Tier 2, IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II
Starting System ............... Electric starter motor with solenoid engagement
Starter Motor Power, hp (kW) ............... 2.95 (2.2)
Electrical System, V ............... 12
Alternator Output, A ............... 150

Fuel System

Fuel Injection Type ............... Common rail electronic direct injection
High-Pressure Injection Pump Type ............... Bosch CP3 radial 3-piston mechanical pump
Low-Pressure Feed Pump Type ............... Mechanical gear-driven transfer pump
Maximum Fuel Injection Rail Pressure, psi (MPa) ............... 23206 (160)
Minimum Rail Pressure for Starting, psi (MPa) ............... 1740 (12)
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Output Voltage, V ............... 0.3-3.0
Fuel Pressure Control Valve Type ............... Magnetic proportional regulator valve
Fuel Injector Type ............... Electromagnetic solenoid-operated multi-hole nozzles
Fuel Injector Actuation Control ............... Electronic engine control unit microsecond pulsing
Fuel Filter Construction ............... Spin-on element with water-in-fuel separator sensor
Fuel Delivery Pressure to High-Pressure Pump, psi (kPa) ............... 43.5-58.0 (300-400)
Maximum Allowed Fuel Return Temperature, F (C) ............... 176 (80)
Recommended Fuel Grade ............... Ultra-low sulfur diesel EN 590 or ASTM D975 No. 2-D
Fuel Consumption at Rated 4000 rpm, US gal/h (L/h) ............... 7.9 (30.0)
Fuel Consumption at Cruise 3000 rpm, US gal/h (L/h) ............... 3.7 (14.0)
Fuel Consumption at Low Speed 2000 rpm, US gal/h (L/h) ............... 1.6 (6.0)

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length with Marine Gear, in (mm) ............... 27.6 (700)
Overall Length with Aquamatic DPS Drive, in (mm) ............... 38.3 (975)
Overall Width, in (mm) ............... 25.1 (640)
Overall Height, in (mm) ............... 26.9 (685)
Dry Weight w/o Drive Assembly, lbs (kg) ............... 496 (225)
Dry Weight with SX Single Propeller Drive, lbs (kg) ............... 705 (320)
Dry Weight with DPS Duoprop Drive, lbs (kg) ............... 727 (330)
Dry Weight with HS25 Marine Reverse Gear, lbs (kg) ............... 584 (265)

Maintenance Data

Service Information

Compression Pressure (minimum), psi (MPa) ............... 348 (2.4)
Oil Pressure at Rated Speed, psi (bar) ............... 43.5-72.5 (3.0-5.0)
Oil Pressure at Low Idle, psi (bar) ............... 14.5 (1.0)
Thermostat Opening Start Temperature, F (C) ............... 167 (75)
Thermostat Fully Open Temperature, F (C) ............... 194 (90)
Standard Coolant Temperature Range, F (C) ............... 167-212 (75-100)

Engine Oil and Coolant

Engine Oil Type .................. SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, or 15W-40
API Service Classifications ......................... CH-4 or CI-4
Engine Oil Capacity with Filter, US qt (L) ............... 7.1 (6.7)
Engine Oil Capacity without Filter, US qt (L) ............... 6.1 (5.8)
Cooling System Fresh Water Capacity, US gal (L) ............... 2.1 (8.0)

Service Intervals

Change oil and filter ............... Every 200 hours
Service air cleaner ............... Every 200 hours
Replace air cleaner ............... Every 400 hours
Replace fuel filter ............... Every 200 hours
Fuel system inspection ............... Every 1200 hours
Change coolant ............... Every 2000 hours
Compression test ............... Every 2000 hours
Replace drive belt ............... Every 400 hours
Replace impeller ............... Every 400 hours

Service Specifications

Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter, mm (in) ............... 81.000-81.015 (3.1889-3.1895)
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round Limit, in (mm) ............... 0.0004 (0.010)
Cylinder Bore Taper Maximum, in (mm) ............... 0.0004 (0.010)
Main Bearing Journal Diameter, in (mm) ............... 2.5590-2.5596 (65.000-65.015)
Main Bearing Journal Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0011-0.0027 (0.028-0.070)
Crankshaft Axial End Play, in (mm) ............... 0.0031-0.0074 (0.080-0.190)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter, in (mm) ............... 1.9685-1.9691 (50.000-50.015)
Connecting Rod Journal Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0010-0.0026 (0.025-0.066)
Connecting Rod Axial Side Play, in (mm) ............... 0.0059-0.0137 (0.150-0.350)
Crankshaft Thrust Washer Thickness, in (mm) ............... 0.0905-0.0925 (2.300-2.350)
Connecting Rod Big End Bore Inside Diameter, in (mm) ............... 2.0866-2.0872 (53.000-53.015)
Connecting Rod Small End Bushing Bore I.D, in (mm) ............... 1.1811-1.1818 (30.000-30.020)
Piston Skirt Standard Outer Diameter, in (mm) ............... 3.1874-3.1885 (80.960-80.990)
Piston to Cylinder Liner Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0004-0.0016 (0.010-0.040)
Piston Pin Diameter, in (mm) ............... 1.1023-1.1027 (28.000-28.010)
Piston Pin to Small End Bushing Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0006-0.0012 (0.015-0.032)
Top Ring Groove Width, in (mm) ............... 0.0712-0.0732 (1.810-1.860)
Second Ring Groove Width, in (mm) ............... 0.0704-0.0720 (1.790-1.830)
Oil Ring Groove Width, in (mm) ............... 0.1003-0.1011 (2.550-2.570)
Top Ring Side Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0019-0.0039 (0.050-0.100)
Second Ring Side Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0011-0.0027 (0.030-0.070)
Oil Ring Side Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0007-0.0023 (0.020-0.060)
Top Ring End Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.0078-0.0157 (0.200-0.400)
Second Ring End Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.0118-0.0196 (0.300-0.500)
Oil Ring End Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.0098-0.0196 (0.250-0.500)
Cylinder Head Flatness Distortion, in (mm) ............... 0.0039 (0.100)
Cylinder Block Deck Warpage Max, in (mm) ............... 0.0020 (0.050)
Intake Valve Stem Outer Diameter, in (mm) ............... 0.2352-0.2358 (5.975-5.990)
Exhaust Valve Stem Outer Diameter, in (mm) ............... 0.2342-0.2348 (5.950-5.965)
Intake Valve Stem to Guide Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0004-0.0015 (0.010-0.040)
Exhaust Valve Stem to Guide Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0013-0.0025 (0.035-0.065)
Valve Seat Angle, deg ............... 45
Valve Face Angle, deg ............... 45
Intake Valve Head Depth, in (mm) ............... 0.0354 (0.90)
Exhaust Valve Head Depth, in (mm) ............... 0.0354 (0.90)
Intake Valve Head Diameter, in (mm) ............... 1.220 (31.0)
Exhaust Valve Head Diameter, in (mm) ............... 1.063 (27.0)
Intake Valve Overall Length, in (mm) ............... 4.543 (115.4)
Exhaust Valve Overall Length, in (mm) ............... 4.547 (115.5)
Valve Spring Free Length, in (mm) ............... 1.708 (43.4)
Intake Valve Seat Width, in (mm) ............... 0.051-0.066 (1.30-1.70)
Exhaust Valve Seat Width, in (mm) ............... 0.051-0.066 (1.30-1.70)
Camshaft Bearing Journal Diameter, in (mm) ............... 1.0236-1.0242 (26.000-26.015)
Camshaft Bearing Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.0011-0.0029 (0.030-0.075)
Camshaft Axial End Play, in (mm) ............... 0.0019-0.0059 (0.050-0.150)
Cam Lobe Height (Intake), in (mm) ............... 1.4881-1.4960 (37.800-38.000)
Cam Lobe Height (Exhaust), in (mm) ............... 1.4881-1.4960 (37.800-38.000)

Tightening Torques

Cylinder Head Bolts (Step 1), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 14.7 (20)
Cylinder Head Bolts (Step 2), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 29.5 (40)
Cylinder Head Bolts (Step 3), deg ............... 90 + 90 angle rotation
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Step 1), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 22.1 (30)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Step 2), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 44.2 (60)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Step 3), deg ............... 90 angle rotation
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts (Step 1), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 14.7 (20)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts (Step 2), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 22.1 (30)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts (Step 3), deg ............... 90 angle rotation
Flywheel Retaining Bolts (Step 1), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 22.1 (30)
Flywheel Retaining Bolts (Step 2), deg ............... 90 angle rotation
Crankshaft Timing Belt Pulley Bolt (Step 1), lb-ft (Nm) ............... 44.2 (60)
Crankshaft Timing Belt Pulley Bolt (Step 2), deg ............... 90 angle rotation
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 12.5 (17)
Camshaft Gear Pulley Center Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 44.2 (60)
Vibration Damper Outer Pulley Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 25.8 (35)
Valve Cover Integrated Manifold Fasteners, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 8.1 (11)
Oil Sump Drain Plug Extraction Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 25.8 (35)
Oil Sump Perimeter Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 12.5 (17)
Oil Pump Assembly Internal Gear Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 10.3 (14)
Timing Belt Outer Tensioner Pulley Bracket Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 17.7 (24)
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Retaining Bolt, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 17.7 (24)
Fresh Water Circulation Pump Housing Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 12.5 (17)
Sea Water Impeller Pump Housing Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 15.5 (21)
Thermostat Housing Water Outlet Cover Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 10.3 (14)
Alternator Assembly Bracket Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 36.9 (50)
Starter Motor Flange Mounting Stud Nuts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 36.9 (50)
High-Pressure Fuel Injection Pump Flange Fasteners, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 15.5 (21)
High-Pressure Fuel Injection Pump Drive Gear Nut, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 59.0 (80)
Fuel Injection Common Rail Manifold Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 15.5 (21)
Fuel Injector Assembly Hold-Down Clamp Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 9.6 (13)
High-Pressure Steel Fuel Delivery Line Nuts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 20.6 (28)
Fuel Filter Housing Support Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 15.5 (21)
Glow Plug Assembly, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 8.5 (11.5)
Oil Pressure Sensor Switch, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 10.3 (14)
Coolant Temperature Sensor, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 16.2 (22)
Turbocharger Turbine Flange to Exhaust Manifold Nuts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 22.1 (30)
Exhaust Manifold Cylinder Head Stud Nuts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 17.7 (24)
Charge Air Intercooler Bracket Mounting Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 15.5 (21)
Oil Cooler Heat Exchanger Cover Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 12.5 (17)
Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Box Bolts, lb-ft (Nm) ............... 8.1 (11)

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