3837220 Turbocharger | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta turbocharger from the Inlet and Exhaust System group, weighing 32.817 kg and listed for 3 applications on TAD series engines. Turbocharger 3837221 is also listed for 3 TAD applications at 34.019 kg, and nothing beyond the 1.2 kg weight difference separates the two entries, so order strictly by part number.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAD1640GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1641VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1642VE

• Engine Family: TAD

⚙️ Key Features

• 32.817 kg
• 3 TAD series applications
• Near twin to turbocharger 3837221 at 34.019 kg
• No variant detail published to separate the two, so order by number

🔌 Function

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

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Whining or siren note rising with boost
• Blue smoke and heavy oil consumption
• Oil pooling in the charge air pipework
• Shaft play or blade contact with the housing
• Loss of power and black smoke under load

🛠️ Service Notes

• This and 3837221 share their name, group and application count, so confirm the number stamped on the unit you are replacing
• A turbocharger of this size needs mechanical lifting help and two people to fit
• Renew the oil feed and drain lines, prime the bearing and establish why the old unit failed

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

Other-Brand OEM Numbers

• BorgWarner/Schwitzer: 15009989509
• BorgWarner/Schwitzer: 15009889509
• BorgWarner/Schwitzer: 15009709509
• BorgWarner/Schwitzer: 319509

📦 Condition

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