# 21638183 Elbow | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta EGR Connecting Elbow - Part Number: 21638183

  

A genuine exhaust-gas-recirculation elbow used in the inlet and exhaust system on Volvo Penta TAD870-73VE industrial diesel engines. It changes the direction of the metered EGR flow between the cooler, valve, venturi and intake plumbing.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta EGR elbow

• Factory gas-passage diameter and bend geometry

• Designed for hot soot-laden recirculated exhaust

• Maintains EGR component alignment

• Direct replacement for a cracked, restricted or leaking original elbow

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 21638183 (current OEM reference)

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 21885006 - EGR cooler

• 22254065 - gasket

• 21922903 / 22728287 - EGR pipes

• 21654749 - gasket

• 21900833 / 22289849 / 22641283 - related pipes

• 21809888 / 21809892 - brackets

• 21581499 - spacer plate

• 24157685 - venturi

• 21897005 - related elbow

• 22008302 / 21997096 - EGR valves

• 21285911 / 21285909 - gaskets

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta TAD8 EGR-equipped industrial engines

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine models:

• TAD870VE

• TAD871VE

• TAD872VE

• TAD873VE

  

• HP Range: Approximately 250HP - 400HP, depending on rating

• Engine Type: 7.7L inline six-cylinder turbocharged industrial diesel with EGR

• Year Range: Approximately 2010 - 2021

• Fitment Note: Clean adjoining EGR passages and replace the sealing gaskets.

  

🔌 Function

  

Routes controlled exhaust gas through the EGR circuit so emissions can be reduced without leakage or excessive flow restriction.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Soot leakage around the elbow joints

• EGR-flow or emissions fault codes

• Reduced power or engine derate

• Internal carbon restriction

• Cracking or heat distortion

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 443.4 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 443.40 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21638183-elbow-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-03