20381153 Pipe Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer used to secure the extended oil-dipstick tube on TWD1240VE, TAD1241VE and TAD1242VE engines. It supersedes the earlier retainer 1543883 and prevents the long tube from vibrating or fatiguing.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TWD1240VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1241VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1242VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1241-42VE

• Engine Family: TWD, TAD

⚙️ Key Features

• Dedicated support retainer for the extended oil-dipstick pipe
• Supersedes earlier retainer 1543883
• Maintains the tube position and dipstick reading geometry
• Reduces vibration and fatigue at the tube and sump connection
• Used with the original pipe, stop ring, hose and clamp arrangement
• Engine type: Volvo Penta 12-litre industrial diesel

🔌 Function

Supports the extended dipstick tube so it remains correctly aligned, sealed and resistant to vibration.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Dipstick tube vibration or rattling
• Cracked tube or fatigue at a joint
• Oil leakage at the tube connection
• Incorrect dipstick insertion or oil-level reading
• Bent, loose or corroded retainer

🛠️ Service Notes

• Supersedes the earlier retainer 1543883 — expect that older number on legacy parts lists to lead to this one
• Specifically supports the extended dipstick tube fitted to TWD1240VE, TAD1241VE and TAD1242VE — confirm your engine uses the extended-tube arrangement before ordering, as other engines in the range use a different retainer
• Check the pipe at the clamping point for chafe or fatigue cracking before refitting a new retainer, since a tube that has already flexed under an unsupported length will keep cracking regardless

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 20381153 → Supersedes 1543883

OEM / Related Numbers

• 1543883 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3183639 - related dipstick pipe
• 3588214 - stop ring
• 3183731 - related pipe
• 3183563 - dipstick
• 421723 - sealing plug
• 8149606 - hose
• 949747 - hose clamp

📦 Condition

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