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HE531VE 3781169 23539062 Turbocharger for Detroit Series 60 14.0L

The HE531VE (3781169) is the Holset VGT turbocharger for the Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L on the EPA07 platform (2004-2014), used in Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt highway trucks and fire apparatus. It is the Holset alternative to the Garrett GTA4502V on the same engine — check your turbo nameplate to see which manufacturer your truck runs. Turbine 70/84mm 12-blade, compressor 67/99mm 7-blade. This listing is the turbo without actuator. Detroit OEM 23539062, 23536422, R23539062, R23536422. Built new, dynamically balanced, ships with gaskets. We supply shops, fleets, and distributors.

Turbo Model

HE531VE (Holset VGT, turbo only, no actuator)

OEM / Interchange Numbers

  • 3781169
  • 23539062
  • 23536422
  • R23539062
  • R23536422
  • 23536802
  • 2836825
  • 4047269

Application

Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L EPA07; turbo only without electronic actuator

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FAQ

The HE531VE (3781169 / 23539062) fits the Detroit Diesel Series 60 14-0L on EPA07. OE and interchange numbers include 3781169, 23539062, 23536422, R23539062, R23536422, 23536802, 2836825, 4047269. If your number is not listed, send it with the old part's dataplate photo and we confirm the match before shipping.

No. The GTA4502V is the Garrett unit for DDEC V trucks. The HE531VE is the Holset unit for EPA07 engines. Match by the manufacturer and part number on your old turbo nameplate.

No. Turbo assembly only. Transfer your existing actuator and re-pair it using Detroit diagnostic software.

Brand new, 100% new components, dynamically balanced. No core charge. One-year unlimited-mileage warranty.

Yes. US stock, volume pricing for shops, fleets, and distributors.

HE531VE for Detroit Series 60 14L: The Holset Option

The Series 60 14.0L was fitted with VGT turbos from two manufacturers across its production run. The Garrett GTA4502V covers DDEC V trucks, while the Holset HE531VE (this page) covers EPA07-era engines. They are not interchangeable — the part number on your old turbo nameplate is the deciding factor.

Series 60 14.0L turbo identification

TurboManufacturerKey numbers
GTA4502VGarrettR23534361, 23534775, 758204
HE531VE (this page)Holset3781169, 23539062, 23536422

Specifications

  • Turbine wheel: 70mm inducer / 84mm exducer, 12 blades
  • Compressor wheel: 67mm inducer / 99mm exducer, 7 blades
  • Control: VGT with electronic actuator (not included)

Common failure modes

  • VGT vane sticking — EGR soot jams the nozzle ring. Derate codes, slow boost response.
  • Actuator failure — diagnose separately; the actuator pairs to the turbo via Detroit software.
  • Bearing wear — shaft play at 300k-500k highway miles.

Cross Reference Numbers

This turbocharger replaces the following OE and interchange numbers:

  • 3781169
  • 23539062
  • 23536422
  • R23539062
  • R23536422
  • 23536802
  • 2836825
  • 4047269

Related configuration: GT4502V R23534361 for DDEC V.

Installation and Care

  • Find out why the old turbo failed before installing the new one. Oil starvation or contaminated oil will destroy the replacement the same way.
  • Change the engine oil and filter. Flush or replace the oil feed line.
  • Replace the exhaust manifold and oil drain gaskets. Prime the turbo with clean oil before startup.
  • Transfer the existing electronic actuator only if it tests good, then re-pair it using Detroit diagnostic software.

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