# 3829555 Pump Element | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta pump element from the Fuel System group, weighing 0.138 kg and listed for 3 applications across TWD and TD series engines.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TWD730ME
-   Volvo Penta TD730ME
-   Volvo Penta TD730VE

-   **Engine Family:** TWD, TD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.138 kg — the lightest element in this group
-   3 applications across TWD and TD series engines

## 🔌 Function

Forms the plunger and barrel that generate injection pressure in the fuel injection pump, and meters the fuel quantity as the plunger rotates.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Loss of power, especially at the top end
-   Uneven running or a cylinder that will not pick up
-   Hard starting and excessive cranking
-   White or grey smoke from incomplete injection
-   Plunger and barrel found scuffed, scored or worn on strip-down

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Pump element 3828985 at 0.144 kg covers 9 TWD, TD and TAD applications and is only 6 grams heavier, so identify by part number and pump identification rather than weight
-   Pump elements are lapped pairs and must be fitted, timed and calibrated on a bench by a diesel injection specialist

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 2405.21 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Injectors & Injection
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2405.21 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3829555 Pump Element | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3829555-pump-element-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-07