# 21960545 Engine Bracket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta rear engine bracket weighing 12.38 kg, listed for ten TAD series engine applications. This reference has been replaced by part number 229066536, so orders should be placed against the newer number where available. Note it is a different weight to the 11.544 kg rear bracket 21960543.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD840GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD552VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD853VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD570-72VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD570-71VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD550-51VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD540-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD840-43VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Rear engine bracket
-   12.380 kg
-   Ten TAD series engine applications
-   The listing notes this reference has been replaced by 229066536

## 🔌 Function

Carries the rear of the engine's weight into the mounting feet or bedplate and holds the engine in line with its drive.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Vibration or a knock felt through the hull under load
-   Engine sitting low, or alignment that will not hold between checks
-   Cracks starting at a bolt hole or a weld
-   Mounting bolts repeatedly loose, with bright fretting under the heads
-   Corrosion built up between the bracket and its mating face

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Do not substitute rear bracket 21960543 at 11.544 kg - the two are different parts
-   Support the engine before removing the bracket, renew the fasteners and re-check alignment

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   VOE21960545

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 1383.87 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Brackets & Mounts
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1383.87 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21960545 Engine Bracket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21960545-engine-bracket-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-08