888893 Breather Pipe | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta breather pipe from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.032 kg and listed for one application on a D-series engine. It supersedes part number 3838592, previously catalogued as an air vent pipe. It is the lightest of the six breather pipes listed here, but 888821 at 0.039 kg and 888895 at 0.046 kg are close behind, so order by number.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D5A-T

• Engine Family: D

⚙️ Key Features

• Supersedes 3838592, catalogued earlier as an air vent pipe
• 0.032 kg
• The lightest of the six breather pipes listed here
• One listed application on the D 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 blocked or restricted by scale
• Corrosion pinhole or a split in the pipe
• Chafing against a neighbouring component

🛠️ Service Notes

• Renew the sealing rings at both ends and check the bore is clear
• Records showing 3838592 as an air vent pipe refer to this item under its current number

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 888893 → Supersedes 3838592

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3838592 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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