# 16218 Elbow Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

This is the genuine Volvo Penta elbow nipple, part number 16218, a small threaded angled fitting used in fuel and fluid line connections across a wide span of Volvo Penta marine and industrial engines. It falls under the Miscellaneous, Repair Kits group and replaces the earlier part number 806053. At roughly 20 grams it is a compact service item that is routinely renewed whenever a line connection is disturbed or found leaking.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** AQ, TAMD, D, TWD, TID, TMD, BB, TD, MD, MS, B, TAD, MB, AQD, KAMD
-   **HP Range:** 50-75 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   OEM Volvo Penta part number 16218
-   Supersedes previous part number 806053
-   System group: Miscellaneous, Repair Kits
-   Net weight: 0.020 kg
-   Elbow (angled) nipple fitting for line connections
-   Fits 2000-series, D2, MD2000-series, MD22, TMD/TAMD/KAMD, TD/TWD/TAD and 4.3/5.0/5.7 petrol sterndrive engine families
-   Engine type: Volvo Penta D42 diesel

## 🔌 Function

An elbow nipple provides a threaded angled junction that lets a fuel or fluid line change direction at a component port without kinking or straining the hose. It maintains a sealed connection between the line and the component it feeds.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Fuel or fluid weeping or dripping at the fitting
-   Damaged, stripped or cross-threaded threads preventing a proper seal
-   Corrosion or pitting on the fitting body
-   Cracks or splits in the nipple leading to pressure loss or air ingress
-   Persistent leaks after retightening, indicating a distorted or worn sealing face

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Clean both threads and check the sealing face or cone is unmarked before the fitting goes anywhere near the engine
-   Seal the joint the way that thread is designed to be sealed — sealing washer, O-ring or thread sealant on a tapered thread — and renew the soft parts rather than reusing them
-   Aim the elbow so the hose or pipe leaves it in a natural line, and hold that alignment while tightening; twisting the hose round afterwards to correct the angle loads the joint
-   Do not over-tighten to cure a weep, particularly into aluminium or cast housings — strip the joint, find out why it leaked and reseal it properly
-   Support the hose or pipe so it is not left hanging on the fitting and passing its vibration into the joint

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   16218 → Supersedes 806053

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   806053 earlier number superseded by this part
-   842037 - pressure-drop indicator
-   191095 - related nipple
-   787329 - indicator tube
-   787328 - rubber sleeve
-   787383 - air cleaner
-   4785610 - air-filter insert

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 2003, 2003R, 2003R SOLAS, 100S, 110S, 120S-B, 5.7GXi-C, 5.7GXi-CF, 5.7GXi-D, 5.7GXi-DF, 5.7GXi-E, 5.7GXi-EF, 5.7GXi-F, 5.7GXi-FF, 5.7OSXi-D, 5.7OSXi-DF, 5.7GXiI-C, 5.7GXiI-D, 5.7GXiI-E, 5.7GXiI-F, 5.7OSi-A, 5.7OSi-AF, 5.7OSi-B, 5.7OSi-BF, 5.7OSi-C, 5.7OSi-CF, 5.7OSXi-A, 5.7OSXi-AF, 5.7OSXi-B, 5.7OSXi-BF, 5.7OSXi-C, 5.7OSXi-CF, 5.0OSi-DF, 5.0OSi-E, 5.0OSi-EF, 5.7Gi-B, 5.7Gi-BF, 5.7Gi-C, 5.7Gi-CF, 5.7Gi-D, 5.7Gi-DF, 5.7Gi-E, 5.7Gi-EF, 5.7OSi-D, 5.7OSi-DF, 5.7GiI-B, 5.7GiI-C, 5.7GiI-D, 5.7GiI-E, 5.0GXi-D, 5.0GXi-DF, 5.0GXi-E, 5.0GXi-EF, 5.0OSi-C, 5.0OSi-CF, 5.0OSi-D, 5.0GXi-B, 5.0GXi-BF, 5.0GXi-C, 5.0GXi-CF, 5.0OSi-BF, 5.0OSi-B, 4.3GXi-B, 4.3GXi-BF, 4.3GXi-C, 4.3GXi-CF, 4.3GXi-D, 4.3GXi-DF, 4.3GXi-E, 4.3GXi-EF, 4.3OSi-BF, 4.3OSi-B, 4.3OSi-C, 4.3OSi-CF, 4.3OSi-D, 4.3OSi-DF, 4.3OSi-E, 4.3OSi-EF, 2003TB, 2003TB SOLAS, 120SC, 2001AG, 2001B, 2001BG, 2001D, 2003D, 2003T, 2003TR, 2002AG, 2002B, 2002BG, 2002D, 2003B, 2003B SOLAS, 2003 SOLAS, 2001, 2002, 2001R
-   Volvo Penta D2-55, D2-55B, D2-55C, D2-55D, D2-55E, D2-55F, D2-50F, D2-75, D2-75B, D2-75C, D2-75F, D2-60F
-   Volvo Penta TD61A, TD61ACE, TD61AG, TD61AGP, TD61AP, TD61APB, TD61AW
-   Volvo Penta TD71A, TD71ACE, TD71AG, TD71AGP, TD71AP, TD71APB, TD71AW
-   Volvo Penta TID71A, TID71AG, TID71AGP, TID71AP, TID71APB
-   Volvo Penta AQ130C, AQ130D, AQ130A, AQ130B
-   Volvo Penta MD2010, MD2010B, MD2010-C, MD2010-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2020, MD2020B, MD2020-C, MD2020-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2030, MD2030B, MD2030-C, MD2030-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2040, MD2040B, MD2040-C, MD2040-D
-   Volvo Penta MD22, MD22A, MD22L, MD22P
-   Volvo Penta TAMD31L-A, TAMD31M-A, TAMD31P, TAMD31P-A
-   Volvo Penta TWD610G, TWD610P, TWD610PB, TWD610V
-   Volvo Penta TWD710G, TWD710P, TWD710PB, TWD710V
-   Volvo Penta AQ170B, AQ170C, AQ170A
-   Volvo Penta BB115A, BB115B, BB115C
-   Volvo Penta BB170B, BB170C, BB170A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD43P, KAMD43P-A, KAMD43P-B
-   Volvo Penta KAMD44P-B, KAMD44P-C, KAMD44P-A
-   Volvo Penta MB20A, MB20B, MB20C
-   Volvo Penta MS2B-A, MS2B, MS2V
-   Volvo Penta TAD730G, TAD730P, TAD730V
-   Volvo Penta TAMD41H-A, TAMD41P-A, TAMD41P
-   Volvo Penta TD610G, TD610M, TD610V
-   Volvo Penta TMD22A, TMD22B, TMD22P-C
-   Volvo Penta AQ115A, AQ115B
-   Volvo Penta AQD21A, AQD21B
-   Volvo Penta MD21B, MD21A
-   Volvo Penta TAD1640-42GE-B, TAD1640GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1641GE, TAD1641VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1642GE, TAD1642VE
-   Volvo Penta TD630ME, TD630VE
-   Volvo Penta TID61AG, TID61AGP
-   Volvo Penta TWD630ME, TWD630VE
-   Volvo Penta TWD740GE, TWD740VE
-   Volvo Penta AQ165A
-   Volvo Penta B20
-   Volvo Penta BB165A
-   Volvo Penta D2002AG
-   Volvo Penta D2003AG
-   Volvo Penta D42A
-   Volvo Penta D45BPP
-   Volvo Penta KAMD300-A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD42P-A
-   Volvo Penta TAD1643VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD740GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD741GE
-   Volvo Penta TAMD22P-B
-   Volvo Penta TAMD42WJ-A
-   Volvo Penta TD40A
-   Volvo Penta TD640VE
-   Volvo Penta TD70G
-   Volvo Penta TD710G
-   Volvo Penta TMD31L-A
-   Volvo Penta TMD41L-A
-   Volvo Penta TWD1643GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1644-45GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1652GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1653GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1663GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1672-1673GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1682-83GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1683GE-B
-   Volvo Penta TWD1744GE

## Details

- **Price:** 37.07 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 37.07 AUD | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-09-19