862956 Radiator Protector | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta radiator protector weighing 4.912 kg and listed for 46 applications across the TWD, TID, D, TD, TAD and MD series, the widest fitment of the three radiator protectors here. It supersedes part numbers 862285 and 863012.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: TWD, TID, D, TD, TAD, MD

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 4.912 kg
• 46 applications across six engine series
• Supersedes 862285 and 863012
• Widest fitment of the three protectors listed here

🔌 Function

Shields the radiator face so debris cannot reach the core and bend or hole the fins.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Radiator fins bent, flattened or holed where the protector no longer covers them
• Protector distorted, dented or torn at a mounting point
• Mounting holes elongated or the frame fretted bright
• Rattle or drumming from the protector at certain speeds
• Corrosion eating through the protector at its lower edge

🛠️ Service Notes

• This is the lightest of the three radiator protectors listed here at 4.912 kg, against 8.0 kg for 862959 and 8.165 kg for 862957, and it also supersedes a different pair of numbers, so order by the engine rather than by appearance
• Refit the protector before the engine is run rather than leaving it off after access work
• Straighten and clean the radiator fins behind it while it is off

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 862956 → Supersedes 862285

OEM / Related Numbers

• 862285 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TD61A, TD61ACE, TD61AG, TD61AGP, TD61AP, TD61APB, TD61AW
• Volvo Penta TD71A, TD71ACE, TD71AG, TD71AGP, TD71AP, TD71APB, TD71AW
• Volvo Penta TID71AG, TID71AGP, TID71AP, TID71APB
• Volvo Penta TWD610G, TWD610P, TWD610PB, TWD610V
• Volvo Penta D5A-B TA, D5A-T, D5A-TA
• Volvo Penta D7A-B TA, D7A-T, D7A-TA
• Volvo Penta TWD710P, TWD710PB, TWD710V
• Volvo Penta MD2010, MD2010B
• Volvo Penta TAD1030V, TAD1030VE
• Volvo Penta TD610G, TD610V
• Volvo Penta TID61AG, TID61AGP
• Volvo Penta TD100G
• Volvo Penta TD1030VE
• Volvo Penta TD640VE
• Volvo Penta TD710G
• Volvo Penta TWD1031VE
• Volvo Penta TWD630VE
• Volvo Penta TWD731VE