# 888895 Breather Pipe | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta breather pipe from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.046 kg and listed for 5 applications across the D and MD engine series. It supersedes part number 3838597, previously catalogued as an air vent pipe. Breather pipe 888823 sits within 2 grams of it at 0.048 kg, so the figures will not separate the two — quote the number.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D5A-B TA
-   Volvo Penta D5A-T
-   Volvo Penta D5A-TA
-   Volvo Penta MD2010
-   Volvo Penta MD2010B

-   **Engine Family:** D, MD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Supersedes 3838597, catalogued earlier as an air vent pipe
-   0.046 kg
-   Within 2 grams of breather pipe 888823 — order by part number
-   5 listed applications across the D and MD series

## 🔌 Function

Vents trapped air out of the cooling circuit so it can escape rather than gathering as a pocket.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Air pocket forming and the engine running warm
-   Coolant weeping at either end of the pipe
-   Bore restricted or blocked by scale
-   Corrosion pinhole or a split in the pipe
-   Chafing where the pipe passes another component

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Renew the sealing rings at both ends and check the bore is clear before fitting
-   888823 is within grams of this pipe, so order strictly by number

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   888895 → Supersedes 3838597

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3838597 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 86.1 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 86.10 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 888895 Breather Pipe | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/888895-breather-pipe-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10