243420 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer from the Fuel System group, weighing 0.064 kg and listed for 34 applications across MD, D and AQD series engines.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: MD, D, AQD

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.064 kg
• 34 applications across MD, D and AQD series engines
• Fuel System group component
• 2 used per assembly

🔌 Function

Holds a component in position within the fuel system assembly.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Retainer distorted or fractured
• Retained component moving in service
• Corrosion reducing grip
• Fretting marks at the seating face

🛠️ 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

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta 2003, 2003R, 2003R SOLAS, 2003TB, 2003TB SOLAS, 2001AG, 2001B, 2001BG, 2001D, 2003D, 2003T, 2003TR, 2002AG, 2002B, 2002BG, 2002D, 2003B, 2003B SOLAS, 2003 SOLAS, 2001, 2002, 2001R
• Volvo Penta MD5A, MD5B, MD5C
• Volvo Penta MD11C, MD11D
• Volvo Penta MD17C, MD17D
• Volvo Penta AQD2B
• Volvo Penta D2003AG
• Volvo Penta MD1B
• Volvo Penta MD2B
• Volvo Penta MD3B