• 1079218 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
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1079218 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

1079218 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer, part number 1079218, a small securing component used to hold an assembled part in its correct position within the engine. It is a shared service item across a broad span of Volvo Penta industrial, generator-set and marine diesel engines, from the D8 and D9 families through the D13 and the TAD, TWD, TD and TID series. Supplied as a single lightweight piece at approximately 14 grams.

🚤 Compatibility

  • Engine Family: D, TAD, TD, TWD, TID, TADH
  • Year Range: Approximately 2000s-2010s

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

  • OEM Volvo Penta part number 1079218
  • Net weight 0.014 kg (13.6 g)
  • Fits D8, D9 and D13 series engines plus TAD, TWD, TD and TID industrial, generator-set and marine ranges
  • Single-piece retainer supplied individually
  • Genuine Volvo Penta replacement component
  • Engine type: Volvo Penta 12- and 13-litre industrial / marine diesel
  • System type: Electric coolant heater and cable mounting
  • Quantity varies by assembly, most commonly one

🔌 Function

The retainer locks or holds an associated component securely in its installed position, preventing it from shifting, backing out or separating in service. It maintains correct assembly alignment under engine vibration and thermal movement.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

  • Visible deformation, distortion or bending of the retainer
  • Looseness or free play in the component it is meant to secure
  • Corrosion, pitting or surface degradation from age and heat exposure
  • Cracking or fracture noted during disassembly and inspection
  • Retainer found displaced or missing from its seat

🛠️ Service Notes

  • Fit the retainer clean and dry unless the manual calls for lubricant, and make sure it is fully home in its groove or against its seat before the assembly is loaded
  • Renew rather than reuse a retainer that has been removed — once a spring clip or ring has been spread it loses tension and can release in service
  • Use the correct pliers or fitting tool; opening a retainer further than it needs to go, or prising it with a screwdriver, distorts it permanently
  • Check the groove or landing face for wear, burrs and scoring, and dress or renew the mating part if the retainer will no longer seat squarely
  • Where the retainer holds a rotating or spring-loaded part, confirm by hand that the assembly is captive and has the free movement the manual specifies before closing up

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM / Related Numbers

  • 21168268 related engine-heater kit
  • 21578298 engine heater
  • 3840783 coolant pipe
  • 22919851 heater cable
  • 3986351 related heater cable
  • 20587131 locking clamp
  • 22988650 locking device

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

  • Volvo Penta D13C3-B MH, D13C1-B MH, D13C4-B MH, D13C2-B MP, D13B-E MG, D13B-E MG (FE), D13B-F MG, D13B-F MG (FE), D13B-N MH, D13B-N MH (FE), D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C1-A MH, D13C2-A MH, D13C1-B MG, D13C3-B MG, D13C2-B MG, D13C4-B MG, D13C2-A MG, D13C1-A MG, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP, D13C9-A MP
  • 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, D8A7-A MP, D8A8-A MP
  • Volvo Penta TAD1640-42GE-B, TAD1640GE, TAD1640VE-B, TAD1640-42VE-C
  • Volvo Penta TAD840GE, TAD840-43VE, TAD840GE-B, TAD840-43VE-C
  • Volvo Penta TID162AG, TID162AGP, TID162AP, TID162APB
  • Volvo Penta TWD1210G, TWD1210P, TWD1210PB, TWD1210V
  • Volvo Penta TWD1630G, TWD1630P, TWD1630PP, TWD1630V
  • Volvo Penta TWD610G, TWD610P, TWD610PB, TWD610V
  • Volvo Penta TWD710G, TWD710P, TWD710PB, TWD710V
  • Volvo Penta TAD1241GE, TAD1241VE, TAD1241-42VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1630GE, TAD1630P, TAD1630PB
  • Volvo Penta TAD1641VE-B, TAD1641GE, TAD1641VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1642VE-B, TAD1642GE, TAD1642VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1650VE-B/51VE, TAD1650GE, TAD1650VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD730G, TAD730P, TAD730V
  • Volvo Penta TD121G-87, TD121GP, TD121GPB
  • Volvo Penta TWD1211V, TWD1211P, TWD1211G
  • Volvo Penta D9A2J, D9A2L MH
  • Volvo Penta TAD1030GE, TAD1030V
  • Volvo Penta TAD1031G, TAD1031GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1230G, TAD1230V
  • Volvo Penta TAD1242GE, TAD1242VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1250VE, TAD1250-52VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1631GE, TAD1631G
  • Volvo Penta TAD1643VE-B, TAD1643VE
  • 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 TAD940GE, TAD940VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD941VE, TAD941GE
  • Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE, TADH880-84VE
  • Volvo Penta TD610G, TD610V
  • Volvo Penta TWD1230ME, TWD1230VE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1683GE-B, TWD1683VE
  • Volvo Penta TWD740GE, TWD740VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1032GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1140-42VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1150-52VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1170-72VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1180-83VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1231GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1232GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1240GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1251VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1252VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1340VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1341VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1342VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1343VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1344VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1345VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1350VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1351-53VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1360-62VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1363-65VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1371-75VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1380-82GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1381-85VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1384-85VE-IWP
  • Volvo Penta TAD1651GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1660-62VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD1662VE EU5
  • Volvo Penta TAD1670-72VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD552VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD580-83VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD740GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD741GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD841-43GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD851-53GE
  • Volvo Penta TAD853VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD942VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD943VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD950VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD951VE
  • Volvo Penta TAD952VE
  • Volvo Penta TD1030VE
  • Volvo Penta TD1210G
  • Volvo Penta TD630VE
  • Volvo Penta TD640VE
  • Volvo Penta TD71A
  • Volvo Penta TD710G
  • Volvo Penta TD730VE
  • Volvo Penta TID71A
  • Volvo Penta TWD1031VE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1231VE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1240VE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1620G
  • Volvo Penta TWD1643GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1644-45GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1652GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1653GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1663GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1672-1673GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1682-83GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD1744GE
  • Volvo Penta TWD630VE
  • Volvo Penta TWD731VE

Shipping & Delivery

Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide — $14.99 per order, no matter how many parts you add. Orders dispatch from our Kadina, South Australia store. Need it urgently or want to collect in person? Call us on 0412 532 984 before ordering.

Returns & Warranty

14-day change-of-mind returns — if it's not right or you ordered the wrong part, send it back within 14 days in new, unused condition for a refund or exchange. Manufacturer warranties apply to new parts. Full details in our Refunds & Returns policy.

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