# 961970 Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta plug weighing 0.008 kg and listed for 57 applications on TD, TID and D series engines. It supersedes 961959, which was catalogued earlier as a grommet, so an old reference may describe a rubber part rather than a plug.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TD, TID, D

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.008 kg
-   57 listed applications
-   Fits TD, TID and D series engines
-   Supersedes 961959, catalogued earlier as a grommet
-   2 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Closes off a drilling or port in a casting, sealing the passage against pressure and keeping dirt out.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Seepage or a wet film round the plug
-   Drive head rounded
-   Plug seized in the casting
-   Corroded or pitted seat
-   Plug backing out under vibration

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   An engine documented against 961959 takes this plug — expect the old listing to read as a grommet
-   Check the bore or thread it seals for damage before fitting

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   961970 → Supersedes 961959

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   961959 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TID121KG, TID121KGP, TID121KP, TID121KPB, TID121L, TID121LG, TID121LGP, TID121LP, TID121LPB, TID121FG, TID121K, TID121K-87
-   Volvo Penta TD100G-85, TD100A, TD100AG, TD100G, TD100GG, TD100GGP, TD100HP, TD100HPB, TD100GG-85, TD100GP, TD100GP-85
-   Volvo Penta TID100KG, TID100KGP, TID100K, TID100K-87, TID100KGP-87, TID100KP, TID100KP-87, TID100KPB-87
-   Volvo Penta TD120C, TD120A, TD120G, TD120GG PP, TD120HP, TD120HPP, TD120GG
-   Volvo Penta TD121GGP-87, TD121G, TD121GG, TD121GGP, TD121GP, TD121GPB
-   Volvo Penta TID120FPP, TID120FG, TID120HPP
-   Volvo Penta D100A, D100B
-   Volvo Penta TD70G, TD70G-83
-   Volvo Penta D120A
-   Volvo Penta D42A
-   Volvo Penta D45BPP
-   Volvo Penta D70B
-   Volvo Penta TD60D-83
-   Volvo Penta TID70G

## Details

- **Price:** 10.55 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 10.55 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 961970 Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/961970-plug-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19