961973 Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta plug weighing 0.016 kg and listed for 30 applications on TAD, D and TADH series engines. It shares that TAD, D and TADH fitment with plug 961966, so the two are separated by the position they seal rather than by the engine list — order by part number.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: TAD, D, TADH

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.016 kg
• 30 listed applications
• Fits TAD, D and TADH series engines
• Shares its engine list with plug 961966 — order by number

🔌 Function

Closes off a drilling or port in a casting, sealing the passage against pressure and keeping dirt out.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Fluid weeping past the plug
• Drive head rounded
• Plug seized in the casting
• Corrosion pitting on the seat
• Plug slackening in service

🛠️ Service Notes

• Because 961966 covers the same engine series, identify the plug by its position on the engine before ordering
• Fit with a new sealing washer or ring

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A5-A MH, D8A6-A MH, D8A5-A MG, D8A6-A MG, D8A4-A MP, D8A1-A MP, D8A3-A MP
• Volvo Penta TAD840GE, TAD840-43VE, TAD840GE-B, TAD840-43VE-C
• Volvo Penta TAD540-42VE, TAD540-42VE-C
• Volvo Penta TAD550-51VE, TAD550-52VE-C
• Volvo Penta TAD570-72VE, TAD570-71VE-B
• Volvo Penta TAD850-52VE, TAD850-52VE-C
• Volvo Penta TAD880-82GE, TAD880-84VE
• Volvo Penta TADH880-82GE, TADH880-84VE
• Volvo Penta TAD552VE
• Volvo Penta TAD580-83VE
• Volvo Penta TAD841-43GE
• Volvo Penta TAD851-53GE
• Volvo Penta TAD853VE
• Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE