22372809 Adapter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

This genuine Volvo Penta inlet / exhaust-system adapter is used in the following application: Volvo Penta V8-380 marine inlet / exhaust installations. Provides the correct transition between adjoining inlet or exhaust components while preserving alignment, sealing and flow area.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-A
• Volvo Penta V8-380-C-B
• Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-B
• Volvo Penta V8-380-C-D
• Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-D
• Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-D
• Volvo Penta V8-350-C-D
• Volvo Penta V8-350-CE-D
• Volvo Penta V8-380-C-A

• Engine Family: V
• HP Range: 350-430 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• Current service replacement for adapter 21685726
• Machined connection and sealing geometry for the specified V8 inlet/exhaust arrangement
• Maintains the original port alignment and flow area
• Designed for the temperature and pressure of the catalogued connection
• Adapter only; seals, clamps and fasteners are separate
• Renew disturbed seals and inspect both mating components before installation
• 2 used per assembly

🔌 Function

Provides the correct transition between adjoining inlet or exhaust components while preserving alignment, sealing and flow area.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Leakage or staining around the adapter joint
• Cracked or corroded adapter body
• Loose clamp or repeated seal failure
• Misalignment of connected pipework
• Restriction caused by internal damage or deposits

🛠️ Service Notes

• Check the adapter against both of the parts it has to join before fitting — adapters are specific to an engine and its variant, and one that is close but not correct will not seat or seal properly
• Clean and inspect both mating faces or connector ends; grit, old sealant or corrosion on one side is the usual reason an adapted joint leaks or works intermittently
• Renew any O-ring, gasket or sealing washer belonging to the joint rather than reusing the old one, and lubricate rubber seals lightly so they slide into place instead of rolling or nipping
• Tighten threaded adapters to the figure given in the workshop manual for that connection; many go into aluminium or onto a soft seat and will distort if pulled up hard
• Where the adapter is a workshop tool, check it for thread wear and damage before use and never modify it to make something fit

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 22372809 → Supersedes 21685726

OEM / Related Numbers

• 21685726 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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