{"product_id":"volvo-penta-heat-shield-24683976","title":"Volvo Penta Heat Shield 24683976 | OEM Insulating Housing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVolvo Penta Heat Shield – 24683976\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24683976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volvo Penta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat Shield \/ Insulating Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Volvo Penta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formed steel insulating housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engine Thermal Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24683976 is a genuine Volvo Penta OEM heat shield — a formed steel insulating housing designed to provide a thermal barrier around a high-temperature engine component. Its purpose is to reduce radiant heat exposure to nearby hoses, wiring, covers, and surrounding engine-bay components in the specific Volvo Penta application where this part number is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA damaged or missing heat shield can allow significantly more radiant heat into surrounding engine-compartment areas, accelerating wear on nearby heat-sensitive parts. If 24683976 is shown in the engine diagram for your application, keeping the correct shield in place is part of maintaining the engine-bay thermal management as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific Volvo Penta engine applications where factory parts documentation calls for part number 24683976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm fitment using your exact engine model, serial number, and the applicable Volvo Penta engine or exhaust system parts diagram. Do not match this heat shield by appearance alone — shields can differ in shape, contour, mounting-hole locations, clearance dimensions, and insulation configuration. The most reliable fitment check is confirming 24683976 at the correct position in your specific engine diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse your engine serial number to locate the correct Volvo Penta engine assembly diagram and confirm that 24683976 is specified at the heat-shield location for your application before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield is cracked, bent, or badly distorted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulating material has deteriorated or separated from the housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion has weakened the mounting points or brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield is missing after engine or exhaust-system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting holes or brackets are damaged and will not secure correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat exposure has begun affecting nearby wiring, hoses, or engine-bay components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the engine and all exhaust components to cool completely before beginning heat-shield service. Inspect the mounting bolts and brackets, adjacent exhaust components, nearby wiring and hoses, insulation surfaces, and clearance around the shield before and during installation. Install the replacement in the same orientation shown in the Volvo Penta parts diagram. Confirm the shield does not contact moving components, hoses, wiring, or other surfaces that could cause vibration or abrasion during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I match this shield by size or shape from another engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Heat shields are highly application-specific in mounting-hole location, contour, and clearance. The only reliable match is confirming 24683976 in the Volvo Penta parts diagram for your specific engine model and serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this shield required for the engine to run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The engine will run without it, but the shield is there to protect heat-sensitive components nearby — wiring, hoses, and covers that can be damaged by sustained radiant heat exposure over time. If it is specified in the diagram, keeping it in place is important for long-term component reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 24683976 the same as manufacturing reference 70-24627-80?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 70-24627-80 reference is associated with production records for this part, not an OEM Volvo Penta supersession. Order using Volvo Penta part number 24683976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternate Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolvo Penta 24683976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVP 24683976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVOL-24683976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat shields come up most often after an engine-out service or exhaust work where the original shield was damaged during removal or simply set aside and not reinstalled. They’re easy to overlook because the engine runs the same without one in the short term — but over time, unshielded radiant heat accelerates wiring insulation breakdown and hose deterioration in the surrounding area. If 24683976 is on the diagram for a customer’s engine, it’s worth including on the parts order before reassembly rather than sourcing it later for a separate repair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43971639574564,"sku":"24683976","price":265.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/images_adf98074-e82e-4f57-93a5-a066b5d91e8b.jpg?v=1788734144","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-penta-heat-shield-24683976","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}