# 3837221 Turbocharger | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta turbocharger from the Inlet and Exhaust System group, weighing 34.019 kg and listed for 3 applications on TAD series engines. It is the heavier of a near-identical pair, turbocharger 3837220 being the 32.817 kg entry with the same name, group and application count.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD1640-42GE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1642GE

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   34.019 kg
-   3 TAD series applications
-   Heavier twin of turbocharger 3837220
-   Order by part number, as no variant detail is published to tell the pair apart

## 🔌 Function

Uses exhaust gas energy to drive a compressor that forces extra air into the cylinders, raising power output.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Siren or whistling note that changes with boost
-   Blue smoke and oil consumption climbing
-   Oil traces in the inlet and charge air pipes
-   Play in the shaft or rubbed compressor blades
-   Sluggish pull with black smoke

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the number on the old unit rather than trusting weight, as only 1.2 kg separates this from 3837220
-   Use lifting help for a 34 kg unit and support it while the mounting nuts go on
-   Prime the bearing housing with clean oil and renew the feed and drain lines

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### Other-Brand OEM Numbers

-   BorgWarner/Schwitzer: 319487 988 9487 / 1500 998 9487
-   BorgWarner/Schwitzer: 1500 988 9487 / 1500 998 9487

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 6814.74 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Turbochargers
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 6814.74 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3837221-turbocharger-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12