20496040 Cap Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

OEM closure or protective component used in the cylinder block, crankcase or cylinder-head service opening. It seals, retains or protects the designated opening and restores the original installation.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: TAD, TWD
• Year Range: Approximately late 1990s-2010s, depending on engine and installation

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.020 kg
• For the cylinder block, crankcase or cylinder-head service opening
• Listed for 21 applications across TAD and TWD series engines
• Same 0.020 kg weight as the plastic plug 20464402 and the expansion plug 20478143

🔌 Function

Caps off an opening in the block, crankcase or cylinder head so the passage behind it is sealed and protected.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Oil or coolant seeping from a capped opening
• Crusted or oily ring forming around the cap
• Cap found loose, distorted or pushed proud
• Bore found pitted or corroded when the cap is removed

🛠️ Service Notes

• Three different closures in this group weigh 0.020 kg - this cap plug, the plastic plug 20464402 and the expansion plug 20478143 - so weight will not tell them apart and the number must come from the parts list

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAD1640-42GE-B, TAD1640GE, TAD1640VE-B
• Volvo Penta TAD1641VE-B, TAD1641GE, TAD1641VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1642VE-B, TAD1642GE, TAD1642VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1643VE-B, TAD1643VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1650VE-B/51VE, TAD1650GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1651GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1660-62VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1662VE EU5
• Volvo Penta TAD1670-72VE
• Volvo Penta TWD1643GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1652GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1653GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1663GE