Volvo Penta Oil Dipstick Pipe Retainer 20381153

Volvo Penta Oil Dipstick Pipe Retainer 20381153

Volvo Penta 20381153 is a genuine OEM pipe retainer used to locate and secure pipework in extended oil-dipstick assemblies. It helps keep the dipstick-tube components correctly supported within the engine lubrication system.

Part Details

• Part number: 20381153
• Brand: Volvo Penta
• Product type: Pipe retainer
• System: Engine lubrication and oil dipstick assembly
• Diagram position: Item 4 in confirmed extended oil-dipstick assemblies
• Quantity: One per confirmed assembly
• Supersedes: Volvo Penta 1543883
• Condition: New genuine OEM part

Compatible Applications

Confirmed marine-engine applications include:

• TAMD74C-A and TAMD74C-B
• TAMD74L-A and TAMD74L-B
• TAMD74P-A and TAMD74P-B
• TAMD75P-A

Confirmed industrial-engine applications include:

• TWD1240VE
• TAD1241VE and TAD1242VE
• TAD1241-42VE
• TD164KAE
• TD640VE

Confirm the engine model, serial number, and lubrication-system diagram before ordering. For TWD1240VE and TAD1241/TAD1242 applications, 20381153 is shown as item 4 in the extended oil-dipstick assembly.

When to Replace It

• The retainer is bent, distorted, cracked, or broken
• Corrosion has weakened its grip
• The dipstick pipe is no longer held securely
• The retainer was damaged during removal or service

A loose retainer can allow associated pipework to move, so inspect it whenever the dipstick-tube assembly is serviced.

Related Assembly Parts

• 3183639: Pipe
• 3588214: Stop ring
• 3183731: Pipe
• 3183563: Dipstick
• 421723: Sealing plug
• 8149606: Hose
• 949747: Clamp
• 468947: Rubber washer or sealing ring
• 468948: Hexagon nut

Installation Notes

Inspect the adjoining dipstick pipes and mounting components before installation. Fit the retainer in the position and orientation shown in the parts diagram for the exact engine and serial number.

Technical FAQ

What earlier part does 20381153 replace?
Volvo Penta 20381153 replaces earlier part number 1543883.

Is this a general-purpose pipe clip?
No. It is an application-specific retainer for confirmed Volvo Penta lubrication and extended dipstick assemblies.

Can fitment be confirmed by engine family alone?
Use the model and serial-number-specific parts diagram because assembly details can vary within an engine family.

Parts Desk Insights

Best use case: Replacing a damaged or missing item 4 retainer in a confirmed oil dipstick or extended dipstick assembly.

Most common mistake: Identifying the part by appearance alone. Match OEM number 20381153 and the lubrication-system diagram.

Sizing and fitment: This retainer is application-specific. Confirm the engine serial number, dipstick-pipe arrangement, and diagram position before ordering.