# 21259401 Water Inlet | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine raw-water inlet component used on Volvo Penta IPS pod drives. It forms part of the drive's seawater pickup system and replaces earlier inlet 3847600.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, IPS
-   **HP Range:** 260-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta IPS water inlet
-   Replaces earlier OEM part 3847600
-   Directs seawater into the cooling circuit
-   Correct pod-drive mounting profile
-   Suitable for IPS-A through IPS-F installations

## 🔌 Function

The inlet admits seawater through the IPS drive for circulation through the engine and driveline cooling systems.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Reduced seawater flow
-   Cracks or impact damage
-   Marine growth blocking the inlet
-   Leakage around the mounting joint

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Replaces earlier inlet 3847600 - confirm this is the current correct reference for your drive before ordering
-   Covers a wide range from D4-260/300 and D6-300 through D6-480 to IPS10-A across IPS generations A-F; confirm the exact drive and generation before ordering, since not every inlet in this family shares the same range
-   Clear the inlet slots and check the seawater pump impeller if cooling flow has been poor

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   21259401 → Supersedes 3847600

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3847600 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-330D-E, D6-370D-E, D6-330D-C, D6-370D-C, D6-330D-D, D6-370D-D, D6-330D-F, D6-370D-F, D6-300D-F, D6-310D-D, D6-310D-C, D6-310D-E, D6-300D-G, D6-340D-G, D6-380D-G, D6-440D-G, D6-480D-G, D6-435D-D, D6-435D-E, D6-435D-F, D6-435D-C
-   Volvo Penta D4-260D-C, D4-260D-D, D4-260D-E, D4-260D-F, D4-300D-C, D4-300D-D, D4-300D-E, D4-300D-F
-   Volvo Penta IPS-A, IPS-B, IPS-C, IPS-D, IPS-E, IPS-F
-   Volvo Penta 8.1IPSCE-MF, 8.1IPSCE-P, 8.1IPSCE-Q
-   Volvo Penta IPS10-A, IPS10-B

## Details

- **Price:** 915.02 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Cooling System
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 915.02 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21259401-water-inlet-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19