3978505 Camshaft | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta camshaft from the engine group, weighing 14.51 kg and listed for 10 applications across TWD, TID, TAMD, TD and TAD series engines. Volvo Penta lists this part for engines from engine serial number 2071097293 onward.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TWD710G
• Volvo Penta TWD710V
• Volvo Penta TID71A
• Volvo Penta TAMD71B
• Volvo Penta TD710G
• Volvo Penta TD71A
• Volvo Penta TAMD73P-A
• Volvo Penta TAMD73WJ-A
• Volvo Penta TAD730G
• Volvo Penta TAD730V

• Engine Family: TWD, TID, TAMD, TD, TAD
• Serial Range: SNXXXXXXXXXX/97293-

⚙️ Key Features

• 14.51 kg
• 10 applications across TWD, TID, TAMD, TD and TAD series engines
• Fitted from engine serial number 2071097293 onward

🔌 Function

Opens and closes the valves in the correct order and timing as it is driven from the crankshaft.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Rough running, loss of power or poor starting from lost valve timing
• Tapping or clattering from the valve gear
• Lobes worn flat, pitted or scuffed on inspection
• Journals scored or the bearings worn oval
• Metallic debris in the oil or caught in the strainer

🛠️ Service Notes

• Renew the followers or tappets, and the camshaft bearings, with the shaft - a new camshaft on worn followers wears quickly
• Check the drive gear or chain and reset valve clearances and timing after fitting

📦 Condition

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