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