Worcester Bosch Baffle Retainer 87161056010

The Worcester Bosch 87161056010 is a baffle retainer used in Worcester Bosch oil-fired appliances. It holds the baffles in position so they stay correctly located within the heat exchanger, where they slow the passage of flue gases and improve heat transfer to the water circuit. The part is listed under the baffles spare part type and is used across the Danesmoor and Greenstar Heatslave ranges.

• Baffles become loose or shift inside the heat exchanger, producing a rattle or knocking noise during firing.
• Combustion readings drift outside the expected range and cannot be corrected by normal servicing adjustments.
• Soot or heavy deposits build up around the baffle area, indicating the baffles are not seated as intended.
• Flue gas temperatures rise above the usual figure for the appliance, pointing to reduced heat transfer.
• The retainer is found distorted, corroded or broken when the heat exchanger is inspected.

• Confirm the appliance model and serial number against the compatibility list, as the retainer is used across several Danesmoor and Greenstar Heatslave variants.
• Check the existing part number on the appliance or in the manual against 87161056010 and the alternative number 1014663.
• Inspect the baffles themselves at the same time, since a retainer is normally replaced alongside the baffles it holds.
• Work inside the appliance should be carried out by a competent engineer, with the appliance isolated and any combustion settings rechecked after reassembly.