Air filters on Volvo engines

[ashtead]

Can anyone tell me why in this age of green environmentally friendly culture to replace the air filter on a volvo(Perkins) diesel you need a complete plastic box unit ? Seems a massive waste to simply fit a new paper filter ?

 

[richardh10]

Completely agree. It's ridiculous. I'm going to change to a K&N washable filter shortly, but my only concern is whether the plastic box provides sound insulation.

 

[coopec]

I'm sure I followed a thread on non Volvo replacement air filters just recently? Maybe something here?
Volvo air filter replacement paper filter - Google Search

 

[billyfish]

Arh . But volvo are making more. Like the other filters ?

 

[coopec]

I'm sure I followed a thread on non Volvo replacement air filters just recently? Maybe something here?
Volvo air filter replacement paper filter - Google Search

Here we go! The thread I was referring to was obviously back in April.

Volvo air filter - YBW Forum
https://forums.ybw.com › volvo-air-filter.384401

16 Jan 2014 — My air filter on my D2 55 has started to break down. ... I fitted K&N last year at half the cost of the standard items, and now they just ...
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[ashtead]

Thanks all based on this although just had the new plastic box type installed it might be a few years before it’s replaced but just curious as it seemed to have to replace the complete plastic box right at back of engine didn’t seem that well designed as well as being wasteful when it’s just the hidden unseen paper element which might need replacement

 

[Neeves]

I don't know every installation but most I see (of Volvo marine diesels) are in enclosed spaces where the need for any filter, at all, seems unnecessary.

Maybe some experts can correct my cynicism.

Jonathan

 

[Tranona]

Thanks all based on this although just had the new plastic box type installed it might be a few years before it’s replaced but just curious as it seemed to have to replace the complete plastic box right at back of engine didn’t seem that well designed as well as being wasteful when it’s just the hidden unseen paper element which might need replacement

Suggest you cut the old one open and maybe the one you have just bought will be the last you will ever buy!

Agree with Neeves. In a modern yacht engine compartment air filtration is really not necessary, but the plastic box does reduce intake noise and it will do that whether you change or not.

 

[johnphilip]

Recently realised the floppy foam air filter on my MD2020D was disintegrating. Wandered into volvo agent, £52 for a scrap of foam. Instead pent half that on a much more impressiive washable filter that may also give a bit of sound reduction as mentioned elsewhere, although I have never noticed that being noticeable amongst the genereal clatter. see links.
Genuine Volvo Penta MD2020 Series Engine Air Filter 3580509 - Golden Arrow Marine
Volvo Penta MD2020 Air filter

 

[geem]

Thanks all based on this although just had the new plastic box type installed it might be a few years before it’s replaced but just curious as it seemed to have to replace the complete plastic box right at back of engine didn’t seem that well designed as well as being wasteful when it’s just the hidden unseen paper element which might need replacement

Remember that Volvo marinise a Perkins engine. The base engines are excellent. Volvo choose to add an expensive filter arrangement. My Perkins Sabre is an in house marinisation. The filter unit is a Donaldson off the shelf system. Paper filters.