Volvo Penta Valve Cover 24703530

Volvo Penta Valve Cover — 24703530

What This Part Does

The 24703530 is the current genuine Volvo Penta OEM valve cover (rocker cover) for selected TAD1180–1183VE 11-litre class engines. It installs over the cylinder-head valve-train area, sealing the upper engine to retain oil within the cylinder-head assembly while protecting the rocker arms, valve gear, and related components from contamination. 24703530 is the current Volvo Penta replacement for 23096224 — if the engine parts diagram calls for 23096224, Volvo Penta directs that number to 24703530.

Because the TAD1180–83VE family uses more than one upper-engine cover arrangement depending on configuration, fitment must be confirmed by original part number and engine serial number rather than appearance alone.

Compatible Applications

• TAD1180VE
• TAD1181VE
• TAD1182VE
• TAD1183VE

Confirm by engine designation and serial number against the applicable Volvo Penta cylinder-head or valve-cover diagram. Multiple valve-cover and wiring-harness arrangements are used within this engine family — the original part number is the most reliable identifier.

Serial Number & Fitment Notice

Confirm the exact engine model and serial number against the Volvo Penta cylinder-head / valve-cover diagram before ordering. The documented TAD1180–83VE valve-cover assembly includes the following components — confirm all are accounted for during service:

• 24703530 (supersedes 23096224) — valve cover (this part)
• 21487571 — valve cover gasket
• 22806270 — retaining screw
• 23014326 — name plate

Note: 22199054 is a separate valve cover also used elsewhere in the same TAD1180–83VE cylinder-head assembly. It is not interchangeable with 24703530 by appearance alone — confirm by diagram position and original part number.

Dimensions

Exact external dimensions are not published in the Volvo Penta consumer catalog. Estimated weight is approximately 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb based on the predecessor cover specification. Confirm physical fitment by original part number and the cylinder-head diagram for your specific engine model and serial number.

When to Replace

• Cover is cracked or physically damaged
• Sealing flange is warped or damaged and oil leakage persists after gasket replacement
• Mounting points or threaded inserts are stripped or damaged
• Cover damaged during engine service or removal
• Breather or integrated cover features are damaged on the applicable configuration

Persistent oil leakage at the valve cover should prompt inspection of gasket 21487571 before replacing the complete cover. A failed or hardened gasket is the most common cause of valve-cover oil leaks and is far lower cost than a cover replacement.

Service Interval

The valve cover itself has no fixed replacement interval under normal service. Replace when damaged or when persistent leakage cannot be resolved by gasket replacement. Valve-cover gasket 21487571 should be replaced whenever the cover is removed, and should be inspected at regular engine service intervals for oil leakage.

Installation Notes

• Thoroughly clean the cylinder-head sealing surface before installation — any oil residue or old gasket material will prevent a correct seal
• Inspect the replacement cover for transit damage before installation
• Always install a new valve-cover gasket 21487571 — do not reuse the old gasket
• Inspect retaining screws 22806270 and replace any that are corroded or show thread damage
• Route all wiring harnesses and clips exactly as originally installed — incorrect routing can cause chafing or interference with moving valve-train components
• Tighten fasteners in the sequence and to the torque specified in the Volvo Penta service manual for the specific engine model
• Do not overtighten fasteners in an attempt to stop a gasket leak — overtorquing can distort the cover flange or damage mounting points
• Run the engine to operating temperature and check for oil leakage at the cover perimeter before returning to service

Alternate & Superseded Part Numbers

• 24703530 — current Volvo Penta valve cover (this part)
• 23096224 — previous Volvo Penta valve cover → superseded to 24703530

Related components:

• 21487571 — valve cover gasket
• 22806270 — retaining screw
• 23014326 — name plate
• 22199054 — separate valve cover used elsewhere in the TAD1180–83VE assembly (not interchangeable with 24703530)

Technical FAQ

Q: My engine diagram shows 23096224. Is 24703530 the correct replacement?
A: Yes. Volvo Penta identifies 24703530 as the current replacement for 23096224. Confirm against your engine model and serial number as a final check.

Q: Do I need to replace the gasket when I replace the valve cover?
A: Yes. Always install a new valve-cover gasket 21487571 whenever the cover is removed. Reusing the old gasket is the most common cause of an oil leak returning immediately after cover service.

Q: My engine has an oil leak at the valve cover. Do I need a new cover?
A: Not necessarily. The most common cause of valve-cover oil leaks is a failed or hardened gasket — gasket 21487571 is significantly less expensive than the complete cover. Inspect the gasket and sealing surface first. Replace the cover only if the flange is warped, cracked, or if oil leakage persists after a new gasket has been correctly installed.

Q: What is part 22199054 and is it the same cover?
A: 22199054 is a separate valve cover used at a different position in the same TAD1180–83VE cylinder-head assembly. It is not interchangeable with 24703530. Confirm the correct cover by diagram position and original part number — not by appearance.

Q: What torque should I use when installing the valve cover?
A: Refer to the Volvo Penta service manual for your specific TAD1180–83VE engine model and serial number. Do not use generic torque values — the specified torque and tightening sequence are required to achieve a correct seal without distorting the cover.

Parts Desk Insights

The key identifier for this part is the supersession chain — if the engine diagram or existing cover shows 23096224, then 24703530 is the current OEM answer. At $1,300 for the cover alone, the first question to ask any customer with a valve-cover oil leak is whether they’ve replaced the gasket first: gasket 21487571 is a fraction of the cost and resolves the majority of valve-cover leak complaints on these engines. The other common situation is customers who see 22199054 listed in the same diagram and assume the covers are interchangeable — they are not, and confirming by diagram position before the order is placed avoids a costly return.