3838498 Adapter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta adapter for engines up to serial number 2016142006, from the Engine group. It weighs 6.62 kg and is listed for 18 applications across the TAD, D and TWD series.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAD1650VE-B/51VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1643VE-B
• Volvo Penta D16C-A MG
• Volvo Penta TWD1643GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1652GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1653GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1644-45GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1640-42GE-B
• Volvo Penta TAD1640GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1650GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1651GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1663GE
• Volvo Penta TAD1670-72VE
• Volvo Penta TWD1682-83GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1683GE-B
• Volvo Penta TWD1672-1673GE

• Engine Family: TAD, D, TWD
• Serial Range: SN-2016142006

⚙️ Key Features

• For engines up to serial number 2016142006
• 6.62 kg
• 18 applications across TAD, D and TWD series
• Engine group

🔌 Function

Provides the mounting and porting interface between two components so they can be joined and sealed correctly.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Oil or coolant weeping from the adapter joint faces
• Sealing faces scored, pitted or distorted
• Cracks around bolt holes or at a port
• Bolt threads stripped or holes pulled oval
• Mounted component sitting misaligned or under strain

🛠️ Service Notes

• Confirm the engine serial number before ordering — this adapter is listed up to serial number 2016142006 and later builds differ
• Spacer 3838497 carries the same serial limit and fitment and is normally replaced with it
• Renew all gaskets and o-rings and check both mating faces for flatness

📦 Condition

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