# 20723939 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Lubricating-System Retainer - Part Number: 20723939

  

Retaining component used in the oil-pan, oil-pump or oil-strainer assembly on later Volvo Penta TAD5 and TAD8 industrial engines. It secures the specified pipe, strainer or related lubricating-system component against vibration and movement.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• OEM retention geometry for the lubricating-system assembly

• Maintains the position of the connected oil pipe or strainer component

• Designed for continuous oil exposure and engine vibration

• Used in later lubricating-system catalogues from the applicable serial break

• Direct replacement for a bent, worn, loose or damaged retainer

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 20723939 (OEM catalogue reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 22048379 and 22015568 oil-pump references

• 22069106 and 22910224 oil strainers

• 21523327; 22203592; 22203679 lubricating-oil pipes

• 21877859; 22427773; 23371154 oil-pan references

• 20571854 magnetic drain plug

• 21492627 gasket

• 22807993 → 23285701 oil-level sensor

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Later TAD5/TAD8 oil-pan, oil-pump and oil-strainer assembly

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• TAD540VE; TAD541VE; TAD542VE; TAD840VE; TAD841VE; TAD842VE; TAD843VE; TAD850VE; TAD851VE; TAD852VE; TAD853VE

• HP Range: Approximately 160-320 HP, depending on engine rating

• Engine Type: Four- and six-cylinder turbocharged Volvo Penta industrial diesel

• Year Range: Approximately 2010s-2020s

  

🔌 Function

  

Locks the specified lubricating-system component in position so the oil pickup or pipe cannot move, vibrate or contact surrounding parts.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Oil pipe or strainer movement inside the sump

• Retainer cracking, bending, fretting or loss of clamping force

• Abnormal vibration or contact marks on the retained component

• Restricted oil pickup caused by a displaced strainer or pipe

• Low oil pressure or intermittent oil-pressure warning

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 88.72 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 88.72 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/20723939-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-07-29