# 21010243 Air Cleaner | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Complete intake-air cleaner used in the engine air-cleaner and filtered-intake system. It removes airborne contamination before air reaches the turbocharger and engine.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD550GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD551GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD530GE MECH
-   Volvo Penta TAD530GE EDC4
-   Volvo Penta TAD531GE MECH
-   Volvo Penta TAD531GE EDC4

-   **Engine Family:** TAD
-   **HP Range:** Approximately 320 HP
-   **Year Range:** Approximately 2000s-2010s

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Complete air cleaner from the Inlet and Exhaust System group
-   6.35 kg
-   Listed for 6 applications across TAD series engines
-   Smaller and lighter than air cleaner 21010254 at 8.165 kg

## 🔌 Function

Removes airborne dirt from the engine intake stream while maintaining the airflow required by the turbocharger.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Restriction indicator or reduced engine airflow
-   Dust downstream of the filter element
-   Damaged housing, cap or sealing surface
-   Reduced power or increased black smoke
-   Turbocharger or cylinder wear from unfiltered-air entry

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Air cleaner 21010254 is the larger alternative for TAD730GE; the two are not interchangeable, so order by engine designation and mounting arrangement
-   Check the housing sealing face and cap seal for dust tracks before refitting an element, as unfiltered air entering here damages the turbocharger

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   21010247 filter element
-   21065677 air-cleaner cap
-   20797197 air duct
-   20723986 hose clamp
-   21069291 intake pipe
-   20773425 companion clamp
-   20765436 manifold
-   21069293 support bracket

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 977.77 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Filters
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 977.77 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21010243 Air Cleaner | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Updated: 2026-10-10