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