3838689 Charge Air Pipe | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta charge air pipe from the Cooling System group, weighing 3.18 kg and listed for 2 applications on D series engines. It supersedes part number 3832548.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D12D-A MG
• Volvo Penta D12D-E MG

• Engine Family: D

⚙️ Key Features

• Supersedes 3832548
• 3.18 kg
• 2 D series applications
• Cooling System group

🔌 Function

Carries compressed air from the turbocharger through the charge air cooling circuit to the inlet, holding the boost pressure in.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Power loss and black smoke from a boost leak
• Hissing or whistling under load
• Oily film tracking from a joint or under a clamp
• Cracks at a weld, bend or flange
• Connection ends distorted so clamps cannot seal

🛠️ Service Notes

• Charge air pipe 3838354 at 0.98 kg is the much lighter TAD pipe in this section, so check the engine designation before ordering
• Renew the hoses, seals and clamps at both ends — the joints leak long before the pipe does

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3838689 → Supersedes 3832548

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3832548 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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