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• 3847600 earlier number superseded by this part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