# 270438 Main Bearing Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta main bearing kit, standard size, from the Engine group, weighing 0.227 kg and listed for 77 applications across MD, TMD, AQ, TD, TAD and TWD series engines. It consolidates earlier references 276774, 422083, 422084, 876992 and 876991.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** MD, TMD, AQ, TD, TAD, TWD, BB, THD, TID, D, B, DH, TAMD, MB, AQD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Standard size
-   0.227 kg
-   Consolidates five earlier references
-   77 applications across six engine series
-   Also supersedes Volvo part number 876897

## 🔌 Function

Provides the bearing shells that carry the crankshaft in the cylinder block.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Deep rumble from the bottom end under load
-   Low oil pressure, worst when hot
-   Overlay worn through to the shell backing
-   Metal debris in the oil and on the filter
-   Crankshaft main journals scored or out of round

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   This family runs standard plus 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 mm undersize — measure every main journal
-   It replaces five earlier numbers, so confirm the kit covers what the rebuild needs

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   270438 → Supersedes 276774

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   422083 earlier number superseded by this part
-   422084 earlier number superseded by this part
-   276774 earlier number superseded by this part

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   Kolbenschmidt: 87515600
-   Glyco: 71-3964/6 STD

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Vandervell: VPM 91293
-   Swedish Lorry Parts (SLP): MBP-438

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TD100AHC, TD100ARC, TD100G-85, TD100A, TD100CHC, TD100G, TD100GG, TD100GGP, TD100HP, TD100HPB, TD100GG-85, TD100GP, TD100GP-85, TD100CRC
-   Volvo Penta TID100KG, TID100KGP, TID100K, TID100K-87, TID100KGP-87, TID100KP, TID100KP-87, TID100KPB-87
-   Volvo Penta TAD1030P, TAD1030G, TAD1030GE, TAD1030V, TAD1030VE
-   Volvo Penta AQ130C, AQ130D, AQ130A, AQ130B
-   Volvo Penta D100A, D100BHC, D100BRC, D100B
-   Volvo Penta AQ170B, AQ170C, AQ170A
-   Volvo Penta BB115A, BB115B, BB115C
-   Volvo Penta BB170B, BB170C, BB170A
-   Volvo Penta MB20A, MB20B, MB20C
-   Volvo Penta MD100A, MD100B, MD100B-CC
-   Volvo Penta THD102KB, THD102KD, THD102K-KB
-   Volvo Penta AQ115A, AQ115B
-   Volvo Penta 100S, 110S
-   Volvo Penta TAD1031G, TAD1031GE
-   Volvo Penta TAMD102A, TAMD102D
-   Volvo Penta TMD100A, TMD100C
-   Volvo Penta AQ165A
-   Volvo Penta AQD21A
-   Volvo Penta B20
-   Volvo Penta BB165A
-   Volvo Penta DH10A
-   Volvo Penta MD21A
-   Volvo Penta TAD1032GE
-   Volvo Penta TAMD103A
-   Volvo Penta TD1010G
-   Volvo Penta TD1030VE
-   Volvo Penta TMD102A
-   Volvo Penta TWD1010G
-   Volvo Penta TWD1030ME
-   Volvo Penta TWD1031VE

## Details

- **Price:** 80.6 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Service & Repair Kits
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 80.60 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 270438 Main Bearing Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/270438-main-bearing-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06