Service parts for the TAD1640GE
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Air intake
1 requiredFuel system
1 requiredOil system
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Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 405 kW |
| Standby kVA | 506 |
| Prime power | 368 kW |
| Emissions | EU Stage 2 / EPA Tier 2 |
| Oil capacity | 42.0 L |
| Alternator | TAD620VE |
| Fuel tank | 8.0 L |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 42.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 61.0 L |
| Displacement | 16.12 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled (TC/PE) |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air filter | 7746012 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Fuel filter | Fuel filter | 7746032 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Oil filter | Oil filter | 7746022 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Battery | Heavy-duty engine start batteries with cables | — | |||
| Belt | Belt driven charging alternator | — |
Common questions
What size generator is the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE is rated 405 kW standby (506.0 kVA).
What engine is in the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE engine.
Is the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE diesel or gas?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE runs on diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE engine in the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.
What alternator comes on the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE uses a TAD620VE alternator.
What oil filter does the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE use?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE uses oil filter part number 7746022.
Which fuel filter part number does the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE take?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE uses fuel filter part number 7746032.
Which air filter part number does the Volvo Penta TAD1640GE take?
The Volvo Penta TAD1640GE uses air filter part number 7746012.
Troubleshooting
6Fault codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2.4 | -# “8: pause -#: s¢ -e: -s¢ |
Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine does not reach correct operating speed at full throttle | Too low coolant temperature, Too high oil level, Air in the fuel system, Water/contamination in fuel, Faulty unit injector, Insufficient air supply to engine: — blocked air filter, — airleakage between turbo-charger and engine inlet pipe., — fouled compressor section in turbocharger, — faulty turbocharger, — poor engine bay ventilation | |
| Engine operating: engine idles and can only be stopped with the emergency stop. | Check that the 8-pin connector is not damaged. Check that the cables between the CIU and the engine management unit are not damaged. Check that sleeves 11 and 12 in the connector on the CIU are not damaged. Check contact pressure in sockets 51 and 55 in the lower cable connector (B) on the engine management module. | |
| Oil pressure is too low. | Warning lamp lights up. VE engines: Engine control module reduces engine power (unless the protection has been shut off with the diagnostic tool VODIA). GE engines: Engine is shut off (unless the protection has been shut off with the diagnostic tool VODIA). Check oil level. Check that the air filters are not blocked. Check system pressure valves and safety valves in the oil system. Check oil pressure sensor function. | |
| Piston cooling pressure is too low. | Engine stopped, applies to both GE and VE engines. The fault code is deactivated at engine speeds below 1000 rpm. Check that the oil pressure in the engine exceeds 2 kPa (0.3 psi). Check that the piston cooling pressure sensor connector is correctly installed. Check that the piston cooling pressure sensor cable is not damaged.. Check that the piston cooling pressure sensor is correctly installed. Check piston cooling pressure sensor function. Check contact pressure in sockets 10 and 14 in the lower cable connector (B) on the engine management module. | |
| Engine runs on 5 cylinders. | Check contact pressure in socket 24 in the upper cable connector (A) on the engine management module. Check that the unit injector cables are not damaged.. Check that the unit injector connections are not damaged. Check fuel supply pressure. Check the valve clearance. Do a compression test and check cylinder #1. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Volvo Penta TAD1640GE troubleshooting guide (19 entries) →
Parts
9| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7746012 | Air filter | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay |
| 7746022 | Oil filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay |
| 7746032 | Fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay |
| GM41339 | Cylinder head (includes items 2--34) | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM41427 | Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2) | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM65855 | Cylinder head (includes 2--34) | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM65981 | Rocker arm shaft | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| GM78736 | Rocker arm | 6 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| TAD1640GE | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay $1150.00 FridayParts $12.35 |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Available documents
Operator's manual — Submittal 16085-04 REV 0 - Generator O&M Manual (Volvo Penta)Reference — Engine range (Volvo Penta)Reference — vpi engine range 200113 (Volvo Penta)Owner's manual — TP6662 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — TAD 1640 1641 1642 Installation EMS2 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — TAD 16xx VE Repair Manual (Volvo Penta)Service manual — VOLVO PENTA Operators Manual 16 liter 2004 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — Volvo TAD 16 litre Workshop (Volvo Penta)Service manual — tp6348 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — tp6958 (Volvo Penta)Service manual — tp6959 (Volvo Penta)