- Volvo Penta
- Starter motors Volvo Penta
- Sensors Volvo Penta
- Valve covers – oil sumps Volvo Penta
- Wiring harnesses Volvo Penta
- Gearboxes – saildrives Volvo Penta
- Fuel systems Volvo Penta
- Instrument panels Volvo Penta
- Pistons – connecting rods Volvo Penta
- Cooling water system Volvo Penta
- Crankshafts – camshafts Volvo Penta
- Flywheels – flywheel housings Volvo Penta
- Cylinder heads Volvo Penta
- Heat exchangers and aftercoolers Volvo Penta
- Alternators Volvo Penta
- Control units / EVC / MDI Volvo Penta
- Exhaust systems Volvo Penta
- Engine lubrication system Volvo Penta
- Aftermarket Volvo Penta
- Saildrives Volvo Penta
- Engine mounts Volvo Penta
- Vetus
- Yanmar
- Ellebogen

Volvo Penta Impellers โ OEM vs Aftermarket Comparison
Wondering whether to stick with a branded Volvo Penta impeller or go with the original Johnson versionโor even a cheaper aftermarket option? This guide covers whatโs really behind the label, what to watch out for, and which impeller makes the best choice.
๐ ๏ธ Who Actually Makes Volvo Penta Impellers?
The truth is, Johnson Pump manufactures many of the impellers sold by Volvo Penta. That means when you buy a Volvo-branded impeller, youโre often just paying for packaging โ the part inside is the same.
๐ OEM vs Aftermarket vs Rebranded
Feature | Johnson (OEM) | Volvo Penta | Aftermarket |
---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | OEM-grade | Same (reboxed) | Varies |
Price | ๐ฐ Lower | ๐ฐ๐ฐ Higher | ๐ฐ Cheapest |
Fitment | Exact | Exact | Hit or miss |
Looking for a reliable impeller at a better price? Johnson impellers offer the same quality as Volvo โ often at 30โ40% less.
โ ๏ธ What to Avoid with Aftermarket Brands
- Inferior rubber compound (leads to early wear)
- Imprecise molding (causes fit issues)
- Missing brass inserts or incorrect spline profile
๐ Shop All Johnson Impellers โ OEM Quality, Better Value
Browse our full selection of genuine Johnson impellers โ the original OEM manufacturer behind most Volvo Penta impellers.