# 21261207 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta D13B-E MG Connecting Rod - Part Number: 21261207

  

Genuine connecting rod for the Volvo Penta D13B-E MG and related D13 12.8-litre diesel engine family. It belongs to the commercial Volvo D13/DXi13 connecting-rod family and must be matched by engine serial number and piston/bearing specification.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Confirmed D13B-E MG application

• 12.8-litre D13/DXi13 heavy-duty rod family

• Precision big-end and small-end bores

• Commercial-engine OEM cross-reference family available

• Serial-controlled application around the documented production change

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21261207 - Current Volvo Penta reference for the specified engine revision

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 21261207

• 20876840

• 7420876840

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• BF Germany: connecting-rod family cross-referencing 20876840 / 7420876840 / 21261207

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Confirmed applications:

  

• D13B-E MG

• D13B-E MG (FE)

• Related Volvo Penta D13 marine and industrial engines using connecting rod 21261207

• Volvo/Renault commercial 12.8-litre D13/DXi13 engine family using OEM reference 20876840 / 7420876840

  

Serial information:

  

• A documented D13B-E MG parts arrangement references serial control around 2013741100

• Confirm the complete engine serial number, piston design, bearing grade and rod markings before installation

  

• Quantity per six-cylinder engine: 6

  

🔌 Function

  

The connecting rod transfers combustion force from the piston to the crankshaft and maintains the correct piston-to-crankshaft geometry.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Big-end bearing knock

• Low oil pressure

• Bent or twisted rod

• Cracked rod or cap

• Small-end bushing wear

• Metal contamination in the oil

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 2703.24 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2703.24 AUD | In stock |

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- 21261207 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21261207-connecting-rod-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-02