# 874738 Starter Pinion | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta starter pinion from the Starting System group, weighing 0.27 kg and listed for 29 applications across TWD, TID, TD, D, TAMD and TAD series engines. It is one of six starter overhaul items listed here alongside carbon brush retainer 874741, starter relay 874743, solenoid 874745, gasket kit 874746 and screw kit 874747.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TWD, TID, TD, D, TAMD, TAD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.27 kg
-   29 applications across six engine series
-   Part of a starter overhaul set with 874741, 874743, 874745, 874746 and 874747

## 🔌 Function

Engages the flywheel ring gear and transmits the starter motor's torque to turn the engine over.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Harsh grinding or clattering as the starter engages
-   Starter spinning without turning the engine
-   Pinion teeth chipped, hooked or worn to a point
-   Pinion sticking out or failing to return after starting
-   One-way clutch slipping under load

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Inspect the flywheel ring gear whenever a pinion has failed, since damaged teeth will destroy the new pinion too
-   Gasket kit 874746 and screw kit 874747 cover the same 29 applications and are worth having on hand for the rebuild

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAMD162C-C, TAMD162A, TAMD162B, TAMD162C, TAMD162C-B
-   Volvo Penta TID162AG, TID162AGP, TID162AP, TID162APB
-   Volvo Penta TAD1630G, TAD1630GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1631GE, TAD1631G
-   Volvo Penta TAMD163A-A, TAMD163P-A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD165A, TAMD165C
-   Volvo Penta TWD1630G, TWD1630V
-   Volvo Penta D16C-D MH
-   Volvo Penta TAD1640GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
-   Volvo Penta TD164KAE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1620G
-   Volvo Penta TWD1644-45GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1652GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1653GE
-   Volvo Penta TWD1683VE

## Details

- **Price:** 1071.88 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Starters & Starting
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1071.88 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 874738 Starter Pinion | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/874738-starter-pinion-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-09