# 21493559 Heat Shield | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Engine-Cover Heat Shield - Part Number: 21493559

  

A position-specific thermal shield forming part of the Volvo Penta D13 engine-cover assembly. It works with heat shields 21493555 and 21493557 to limit heat transfer from the engine and exhaust area, but each panel has a different shape and mounting position and should not be substituted for another number.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta engine-cover thermal shield

• Formed for the designated D13 mounting position

• Reduces radiant heat reaching adjacent wiring, hoses and cover materials

• Supported by dedicated brackets, grommets, spacers and flange screws

• Restores original thermal protection when the existing shield is damaged or missing

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21493559 (current OEM reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 21493555 - separately positioned heat shield

• 21493557 - separately positioned heat shield

• 21356811 → replaced by 23440887 - adjacent engine-cover heat shield

• 992404 - mounting grommet

• 40005089 - mounting spacer

• 21613472 - support bracket

• 984735, 984732, 984734 - associated flange screws

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta D13 marine propulsion engine-cover assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

  

• D13B-A MP, D13B-C MP, D13B-J MP, D13B-K MP

• D13C1-A MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C3-A MP

• D13C4-A MP, D13C5-A MP, D13C6-A MP

  

• HP Range: Approximately 800HP - 1,000HP

• Engine Type: 12.8L inline six-cylinder turbocharged and charge-air-cooled marine diesel

• Year Range: Approximately 2009 - 2020

  

🔌 Function

  

Completes part of the engine-cover thermal barrier, helping maintain safe temperatures around non-metallic covers, wiring and flexible hoses while preserving the intended clearance from high-temperature components.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Warped or cracked panel

• Rattling or vibration from loose mountings

• Damaged grommets, spacers or support brackets

• Heat marks on components behind the shield

• Missing fasteners or enlarged mounting holes

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 409.41 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 409.41 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21493559 Heat Shield | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21493559-heat-shield-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-03
