# 3838305 Air Cleaner | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta air cleaner from the Inlet and Exhaust System group, weighing 52.16 kg and listed for 13 applications across the TWD and TAD engine series. At this weight it is a large installed housing rather than a hand-portable filter, so handling and carriage need planning.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TWD1031VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD943VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD952VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD951VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD950VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1031G
-   Volvo Penta TAD1031GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1032GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD940GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD940VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD941VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD941GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD942VE

-   **Engine Family:** TWD, TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   52.16 kg
-   13 applications across TWD and TAD series
-   Inlet and Exhaust System group
-   Large heavy housing — mechanical handling advised

## 🔌 Function

Filters combustion air before it reaches the turbocharger and cylinders, keeping abrasive dust out of the engine.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Restriction indicator showing, or a rising vacuum reading at the inlet
-   Black smoke and a loss of power as airflow is choked
-   Dust tracks or a fine film on the clean side of the housing
-   Housing cracked, dented or its seals hardened, letting unfiltered air in
-   Mounting bolts loose, or a chafed inlet hose from the housing moving

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Air cleaner 3838590 is the far lighter 14.06 kg alternative for 4 TWD and TAD applications — confirm which your engine takes before committing to this one
-   Check the whole inlet run for leaks after the filter; dust reaching the turbo does the real damage
-   Support the housing on lifting gear when fitting — this is not a one-person lift

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 1654.02 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Filters
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1654.02 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3838305 Air Cleaner | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3838305-air-cleaner-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19