# 3838870 Charge Air Cooler | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta charge air cooler from the Cooling System group, weighing 75 kg and listed for 2 applications on TAD series engines. It is a water-to-air assembly, one of the heaviest items in the group, and needs lifting equipment.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD1631GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1631G

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   75 kg - hoist or engine crane required
-   Water-to-air charge air cooler
-   2 applications on TAD series engines
-   Cooling System charge air component

## 🔌 Function

Cools the compressed air leaving the turbocharger before it reaches the cylinders, raising air density so the engine makes its rated power with lower combustion temperatures.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Power down and exhaust smoke up under load
-   Charge air temperature running higher than normal
-   Coolant loss with no external leak found elsewhere
-   Oil or water pooling in the charge air pipework
-   Fins clogged, corroded or crushed on inspection

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Plan a hoist and a two-person lift before releasing the mountings - 75 kg cannot be hand-held
-   Clear any oil or debris from the charge air pipework before fitting, or the new cooler will foul the same way
-   Renew the charge air hoses, clamps and joint seals at the same time

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 18056.47 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Cooling System
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 18056.47 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3838870 Charge Air Cooler | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3838870-charge-air-cooler-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-31