# 21720060 Fuel Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

A genuine Volvo Penta fuel nipple used in Volvo Penta TAD5 industrial diesel engine assemblies. It is manufactured to the factory dimensions and operating specification for the catalogued installation.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C3-B MH
-   Volvo Penta D13C1-B MH
-   Volvo Penta D13C4-B MH
-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A5-A MH
-   Volvo Penta D8A6-A MH
-   Volvo Penta D8A5-A MG
-   Volvo Penta D8A6-A MG
-   Volvo Penta D8A4-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C4-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C5-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A1-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A3-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C7-B MP

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** Approximately 160-250 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 2010 - 2021

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.05 kg
-   Fuel nipple
-   Listed for 15 applications on D series engines
-   Heavier than fuel nipple 21720235 at 0.029 kg

## 🔌 Function

Gives the fuel line a sealed, threaded connection point into the component it screws into.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Diesel weeping at the nipple, or a wet dust-caked ring round it
-   Hard starting or a rough idle as air is drawn in at the joint
-   Air bubbles seen in a clear filter bowl
-   Sealing washer found flattened, or the nipple's threads or cone face damaged

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   This nipple at 0.05 kg and 21720235 at 0.029 kg are different fittings on D series engines - order by part number rather than by appearance
-   Renew the sealing washer whenever the nipple is disturbed

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 39.61 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fuel System
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 39.61 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21720060-fuel-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10