# 422706 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta connecting rod from the Engine group, weighing 5.334 kg and listed for 5 applications across the TWD, THD and TD series.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TWD1030ME
-   Volvo Penta TWD1031VE
-   Volvo Penta THD102KD
-   Volvo Penta TD100G
-   Volvo Penta TD1030VE

-   **Engine Family:** TWD, THD, TD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   5.334 kg
-   Only 5 published applications, on TWD, THD and TD engines
-   A heavy single component to handle and to ship
-   6 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Connects the piston to the crankshaft, turning the piston's straight-line movement into shaft rotation.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Heavy knock from low down in the engine under load
-   Big end bearing shells wiped, scored or spun
-   Rod visibly bent or twisted when checked on a jig
-   Small end bushing worn, with play at the piston pin
-   Bolt threads stretched or the cap faces fretted

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Bushing 422708 shares the same five applications and is the renewable bush for this rod, so inspect it at the same time
-   Connecting rods are weight-matched in a set, so check the rod set balance and always fit new rod bolts
-   Have the rod checked for straightness and the big end resized rather than assuming a used rod is serviceable

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 2924.59 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2924.59 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 422706 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/422706-connecting-rod-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-09