# 21765987 Piston Pin | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta Heavy-Duty Diesel Piston Pin - Part Number: 21765987

  

Hardened floating piston pin connecting the piston to the connecting rod in Volvo Penta heavy-duty diesel engines. It is precision ground for the piston-pin bore and connecting-rod small-end bearing.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta service component

• Factory dimensions and material specification

• Designed for the original assembly

• Direct replacement at the specified catalogue position

• Serial-specific application

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21765987 (current OEM service number)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• VOE21765987

• Cylinder liner kits: 22235061 and 21977345

• Piston: 21958036

• Piston ring kit: 21977335

• Snap ring: 21723152

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta D13 / D16 heavy-duty piston and cylinder-liner assemblies

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models / systems:

• D13 / TAD13 engine families using piston 21958036

• D16 / TAD16 serial applications using the listed liner kit

  

• Engine Type: Heavy-duty inline-six diesel

• Fitment Note: Measure pin, piston bore and connecting-rod bush clearance

  

🔌 Function

  

Provides the pivot connection between the piston and connecting rod while transmitting combustion force.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Scoring or blue heat discolouration

• Excessive small-end clearance

• Piston knock

• Cracked or worn pin

• Damaged snap-ring grooves

  

🧰 Assembly / Kit Reference

  

Related piston and liner service components include:

• Cylinder liner kit - Part Number: 22235061

• Cylinder liner kit - Part Number: 21977345

• Piston - Part Number: 21958036

• Piston ring kit - Part Number: 21977335

• Piston-pin snap ring - Part Number: 21723152

  

Confirm which liner kit matches the engine serial number. These related components are ordered separately unless supplied in a complete overhaul kit.

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 46.99 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 46.99 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21765987 Piston Pin | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21765987-piston-pin-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-02