# 22978963 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer from the Engine group, weighing 0.002 kg and listed for eight V series applications. Retainer 22978964 is a heavier item at 0.016 kg covering 115 engines.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta V6-280-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-280-C-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-280-CE-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-200-C-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-200-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-240-C-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-240-CE-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-240-G

-   **Engine Family:** V
-   **HP Range:** 200-280 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Retainer, Engine group
-   0.002 kg
-   Listed for eight V series applications
-   Retainer 22978964 is a heavier item at 0.016 kg covering 115 engines

## 🔌 Function

Holds the component it serves captive in its location so it cannot shift or work its way out in service.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   The retained part free to move when it should be held solid
-   Ticking or rattle from the assembly it secures
-   Retainer found distorted, sprung or flattened on strip-down
-   Groove or seat worn where the retainer bears
-   Retainer missing altogether with witness marks left behind

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Retainer 22978964 is a different and heavier item covering 115 engines - order by part number
-   Fit new rather than reusing one that has been sprung open or distorted

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 16.13 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 16.13 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 22978963 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/22978963-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-22