# 20381153 Pipe Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Extended Oil Dipstick Tube Pipe Retainer - Part Number: 20381153

  

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer used to secure the extended oil-dipstick tube on TWD1240VE, TAD1241VE and TAD1242VE engines. It supersedes the earlier retainer 1543883 and prevents the long tube from vibrating or fatiguing.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Dedicated support retainer for the extended oil-dipstick pipe

• Supersedes earlier retainer 1543883

• Maintains the tube position and dipstick reading geometry

• Reduces vibration and fatigue at the tube and sump connection

• Used with the original pipe, stop ring, hose and clamp arrangement

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 20381153 → Supersedes 1543883

• 1543883 - earlier pipe-retainer reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 3183639 - related dipstick pipe

• 3588214 - stop ring

• 3183731 - related pipe

• 3183563 - dipstick

• 421723 - sealing plug

• 8149606 - hose

• 949747 - hose clamp

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• None confirmed

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta D12 extended oil-dipstick tube assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / equipment models:

• TWD1240VE

• TAD1241VE

• TAD1242VE

  

• Engine Type: Volvo Penta 12-litre industrial diesel

• Year / Serial Range: Dipstick arrangement and engine serial-number dependent

  

🔌 Function

  

Supports the extended dipstick tube so it remains correctly aligned, sealed and resistant to vibration.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Dipstick tube vibration or rattling

• Cracked tube or fatigue at a joint

• Oil leakage at the tube connection

• Incorrect dipstick insertion or oil-level reading

• Bent, loose or corroded retainer

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 58.87 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 58.87 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 20381153 Pipe Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20381153-pipe-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-29