20723939 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Retaining component used in the oil-pan, oil-pump or oil-strainer assembly on later Volvo Penta TAD5 and TAD8 industrial engines. It secures the specified pipe, strainer or related lubricating-system component against vibration and movement.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAD840GE
• Volvo Penta TAD841-43GE
• Volvo Penta TAD853VE
• Volvo Penta TAD851-53GE
• Volvo Penta TAD880-82GE
• Volvo Penta TAD880-84VE
• Volvo Penta TAD840-43VE
• Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE
• Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE
• Volvo Penta TAD840GE-B
• Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE
• Volvo Penta TADH880-84VE

• Engine Family: TAD, TADH
• HP Range: Approximately 320 HP
• Year Range: Approximately 2010s-2020s

⚙️ Key Features

• OEM retention geometry for the lubricating-system assembly
• Maintains the position of the connected oil pipe or strainer component
• Designed for continuous oil exposure and engine vibration
• Used in later lubricating-system catalogues from the applicable serial break
• Direct replacement for a bent, worn, loose or damaged retainer
• Engine type: Four- and six-cylinder turbocharged Volvo Penta industrial diesel

🔌 Function

Locks the specified lubricating-system component in position so the oil pickup or pipe cannot move, vibrate or contact surrounding parts.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Oil pipe or strainer movement inside the sump
• Retainer cracking, bending, fretting or loss of clamping force
• Abnormal vibration or contact marks on the retained component
• Restricted oil pickup caused by a displaced strainer or pipe
• Low oil pressure or intermittent oil-pressure warning

🛠️ 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

• 22048379 and 22015568 oil-pump references
• 22069106 and 22910224 oil strainers
• 21523327; 22203592; 22203679 lubricating-oil pipes
• 21877859; 22427773; 23371154 oil-pan references
• 20571854 magnetic drain plug
• 21492627 gasket
• 22807993 → 23285701 oil-level sensor

📦 Condition

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