# 21692659 Valve Cover | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Valve-Cover Shoulder Screw - Part Number: 21692659

  

Shouldered fastener used to secure the valve cover on Volvo Penta TAD13 and TWD1683 engines. The shoulder controls cover and gasket compression and prevents overtightening of the cover.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Corrected identification: shoulder screw, not valve cover

• Quantity four used in applicable valve-cover assemblies

• Controlled shoulder length and flange load

• Designed for the original elastomer-mounted cover

• Renew if stretched, damaged or corroded

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21692659 (current OEM service number)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• VOE21692659

• Valve covers: 23096752, 23096763, 23465828 and 23448972

• Valve-cover gaskets: 22598872 and 22777560

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta TAD13 and TWD1683 valve-cover assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models / systems:

• TAD13 industrial/generator engine family

• TWD1683GE

• TWD1683VE

  

• Engine Type: 12.8- or 16.1-litre heavy-duty diesel depending on application

• Fitment Note: Use the specified tightening torque and gasket

  

🔌 Function

  

Secures the valve cover while its shoulder controls gasket compression and cover position.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Damaged threads

• Stretched fastener

• Corroded or rounded head

• Oil leakage from uneven cover clamp load

• Missing shoulder hardware

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 25.56 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 25.56 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21692659 Valve Cover | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Updated: 2026-08-03