# 23978068 Valve | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta valve weighing 0.198 kg, listed for three applications across IPS pod drives and D series engines. Five valves cover the same three applications at different sizes, so order by part number.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta IPS40-A
-   Volvo Penta D13C8-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C4-B MP

-   **Engine Family:** IPS, D

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.198 kg
-   Listed for three applications across IPS pod drives and D series engines
-   One of five valves listed here on the same three applications, at 0.181, 0.198, 0.256, 0.314 and 0.724 kg

## 🔌 Function

Controls the flow or the pressure in its circuit, opening and closing the path as the system demands.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Circuit slow to respond, or not responding at all
-   Pressure not holding once the system is shut down
-   Buzzing or knocking from the valve under load
-   Seat or spool found scored, or debris trapped under the seat
-   Seals perished, leaving an external weep

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Five valves share these three applications, so order by part number rather than by appearance
-   Renew the seals and flush the circuit before fitting, as trapped debris will hold a new valve open

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 329.41 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Marine Equipment
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 329.41 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 23978068 Valve | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23978068-valve-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19