21493559 Heat Shield | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Engine-Cover Heat Shield - Part Number: 21493559

A position-specific thermal shield forming part of the Volvo Penta D13 engine-cover assembly. It works with heat shields 21493555 and 21493557 to limit heat transfer from the engine and exhaust area, but each panel has a different shape and mounting position and should not be substituted for another number.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta engine-cover thermal shield

• Formed for the designated D13 mounting position

• Reduces radiant heat reaching adjacent wiring, hoses and cover materials

• Supported by dedicated brackets, grommets, spacers and flange screws

• Restores original thermal protection when the existing shield is damaged or missing

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 21493559 (current OEM reference)

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 21493555 - separately positioned heat shield

• 21493557 - separately positioned heat shield

• 21356811 → replaced by 23440887 - adjacent engine-cover heat shield

• 992404 - mounting grommet

• 40005089 - mounting spacer

• 21613472 - support bracket

• 984735, 984732, 984734 - associated flange screws

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Volvo Penta D13 marine propulsion engine-cover assemblies

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• D13B-A MP, D13B-C MP, D13B-J MP, D13B-K MP

• D13C1-A MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C3-A MP

• D13C4-A MP, D13C5-A MP, D13C6-A MP

• HP Range: Approximately 800HP - 1,000HP

• Engine Type: 12.8L inline six-cylinder turbocharged and charge-air-cooled marine diesel

• Year Range: Approximately 2009 - 2020

🔌 Function

Completes part of the engine-cover thermal barrier, helping maintain safe temperatures around non-metallic covers, wiring and flexible hoses while preserving the intended clearance from high-temperature components.

Common signs of failure:

• Warped or cracked panel

• Rattling or vibration from loose mountings

• Damaged grommets, spacers or support brackets

• Heat marks on components behind the shield

• Missing fasteners or enlarged mounting holes

📦 Condition

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging