21883688 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

This genuine Volvo Penta retainer is manufactured for the original engine, drive or vessel-system assembly. Its dimensions, material and installation position must match the product serial-specific parts catalogue.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-A
• Volvo Penta V8-380-C-B
• Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-B
• Volvo Penta V8-380-C-D
• Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-D
• Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-D
• Volvo Penta V8-350-C-D
• Volvo Penta V8-350-CE-D
• Volvo Penta V8-380-C-A

• Engine Family: V
• HP Range: 350-430 HP
• Year Range: approximately 2012-2016

⚙️ Key Features

• Retainer made for the original engine assembly
• 0.186 kg
• Listed for 9 applications in the V petrol range
• Dimensions, material and installed position must match the original

🔌 Function

Holds its component captive in the designed position, taking the load that would otherwise let the assembly move or work out of place.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Rattle or knock from the retained component
• Component found displaced or free to move
• Retainer bent, cracked or spread open on inspection
• Bearing or contact faces worn or fretted
• Fixings found loose or missing

🛠️ 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

Other-Brand OEM Numbers

• VOE21883688

📦 Condition

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