# 981857 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer weighing 0.005 kg, listed for 22 applications across the TAD, D and TADH series.

## 🚤 Compatibility

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

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.005 kg
-   22 applications across TAD, D and TADH engines

## 🔌 Function

Holds a component in its correct position and stops it moving or working free under vibration.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Component it holds found loose or displaced
-   Retainer distorted, sprung or fatigued
-   Retainer missing from an assembly on strip-down
-   Rattle or knock from the assembly it secures

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Fit a new retainer rather than reusing one that has been prised off - a sprung retainer will not hold a second time

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D16C-A MG, D16C-A MH, D16C-B MH, D16C-C MH
-   Volvo Penta TAD840GE, TAD840-43VE, TAD840GE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD570-72VE, TAD570-71VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD880-82GE, TAD880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE, TADH880-84VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD540-42VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD550-51VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD552VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD580-83VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD841-43GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD851-53GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD853VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE

## Details

- **Price:** 9.88 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 9.88 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/981857-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-11