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