78549813 Oil Return Pipe | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta oil return pipe from the Lubricating and Oil System group, weighing 0.456 kg and listed for 8 applications across D series engines. It is the heavier of the two return pipes here, with 78549755 at 0.405 kg covering the other route on the same builds.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D16C1-E MG
• Volvo Penta D16C1-F MG
• Volvo Penta D16C2-E MG
• Volvo Penta D16C2-F MG
• Volvo Penta D16C1-E MH
• Volvo Penta D16C1-F MH
• Volvo Penta D16C2-E MH
• Volvo Penta D16C2-F MH

• Engine Family: D

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.456 kg
• 8 applications across the D series
• Return side of the oil circuit
• Distinct from return pipe 78549755 at 0.405 kg

🔌 Function

Drains oil back to the sump by gravity from the component it serves.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Oil pooling below the pipe or on the sump rail
• Flange faces weeping where the gasket seats
• Pipe bent, dented or fouling a neighbouring bracket
• Blue smoke from a turbocharger fed by a blocked return
• Corrosion pitting or a split at a bend

🛠️ Service Notes

• The two return pipes are close in mass, so confirm the routing on the engine rather than judging by weight
• Renew flange gaskets and flush the pipe out before refitting

📦 Condition

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