# 961973 Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta plug weighing 0.016 kg and listed for 30 applications on TAD, D and TADH series engines. It shares that TAD, D and TADH fitment with plug 961966, so the two are separated by the position they seal rather than by the engine list — order by part number.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TAD, D, TADH

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.016 kg
-   30 listed applications
-   Fits TAD, D and TADH series engines
-   Shares its engine list with plug 961966 — order by number

## 🔌 Function

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

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Fluid weeping past the plug
-   Drive head rounded
-   Plug seized in the casting
-   Corrosion pitting on the seat
-   Plug slackening in service

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Because 961966 covers the same engine series, identify the plug by its position on the engine before ordering
-   Fit with a new sealing washer or ring

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A5-A MH, D8A6-A MH, D8A5-A MG, D8A6-A MG, D8A4-A MP, D8A1-A MP, D8A3-A MP
-   Volvo Penta TAD840GE, TAD840-43VE, TAD840GE-B, TAD840-43VE-C
-   Volvo Penta TAD540-42VE, TAD540-42VE-C
-   Volvo Penta TAD550-51VE, TAD550-52VE-C
-   Volvo Penta TAD570-72VE, TAD570-71VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE, TAD850-52VE-C
-   Volvo Penta TAD880-82GE, TAD880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE, TADH880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD552VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD580-83VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD841-43GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD851-53GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD853VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE

## Details

- **Price:** 8.53 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 8.53 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 961973 Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/961973-plug-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-07