Used Truck Intercoolers, Charge Air Coolers & Boost Pipes

Used truck intercoolers, charge air coolers & boost pipes

The intercooler, also known as a charge air cooler (CAC), is a key part of the intake system on any turbocharged heavy truck. It cools the compressed air leaving the turbocharger before it enters the engine, increasing air density, improving combustion and helping to control exhaust gas temperatures and emissions. When an intercooler leaks, becomes partially blocked or suffers impact damage, the engine can lose power, use more fuel and trigger fault codes.

In this category we offer used OEM intercoolers, charge air coolers and related boost pipes removed from complete donor vehicles. Stock typically includes front-mounted aluminium intercooler cores for DAF XF/CF, MAN TGX/TGS, Mercedes-Benz Actros and Volvo FH/FM Euro 5–6 trucks, plus associated boost pipes and elbows where supplied together with the cooler.

What you will find in the Intercoolers category

Stock in the Intercoolers category changes as new donor trucks arrive, but it usually includes:

• complete charge air coolers (intercoolers) with aluminium cores and plastic or cast end tanks;
• combined cooling modules where the intercooler is bolted to, or integrated with, the main radiator frame;
• boost pipes and elbows that connect the turbocharger outlet to the intercooler and from the intercooler to the intake manifold;
• mounting frames and brackets supplied where they remain attached to the intercooler assembly;
• selected intercooler hoses and couplings with moulded bends and reinforced construction.

Each listing includes clear photos, OE/OEM part numbers where available and donor vehicle details, so you can compare core size, pipe connections, mounting points and cooling module layout with the parts fitted to your own truck.

Truck brands & typical applications

Most intercoolers in this category are taken from mainstream European heavy trucks, including:

• DAF XF and CF tractors and rigids, including XF105/XF106 Euro 5–6 models;
• MAN TGS and TGX long-haul, distribution and construction trucks;
• Mercedes-Benz Actros MP3, MP4 and MP5 tractors and rigids;
• Volvo FH and FM long-distance and regional haulage trucks;
• other European brands such as Scania, Iveco and Renault when suitable donor vehicles are available.

Because these are genuine OEM components removed from complete trucks, each intercooler or boost pipe is normally matched to a specific engine family, emission standard and front-end cooling module design.

Why truck intercoolers & charge air coolers matter

A healthy intercooler is critical for performance, efficiency and reliability:

• Power & torque – cooling the charge air increases density and helps the engine produce its rated power and torque, especially under heavy load;
• Fuel economy – efficient charge air cooling supports clean combustion and can reduce fuel consumption;
• Emissions – stable intake air temperatures help EGR, DPF and SCR systems work within their designed range;
• Engine protection – a sound intercooler helps control exhaust gas temperatures and protects pistons, valves and turbochargers from overheating.

Typical reasons to replace an intercooler or boost pipe

Common reasons to order parts from this category include:

• boost leaks caused by cracked end tanks, split cores or damaged hose stubs;
• impact damage from stone strikes, front-end collisions or contact with loading bay structures;
• oil contamination and internal blockage after turbo failure or long-term use;
• corrosion on older intercoolers leading to thinning fins and small leaks;
• replacing non-original or repaired intercoolers with the correct OEM unit for your engine and cooling module.

How to choose the correct intercooler or charge air cooler

To minimise fitting issues and ensure proper boost and cooling performance, please check the following details before ordering:

• truck brand, model and generation – for example DAF XF106, MAN TGX Euro 6, Mercedes Actros MP4, Volvo FH4;
• engine type and emission class – charge air cooler cores can differ between Euro 3, Euro 4/5 and Euro 6 versions;
• core dimensions – overall height, width and thickness, plus mounting hole positions and bracket style;
• inlet and outlet positions – location, diameter and angle of the pipe connections relative to the core and frame;
• cooling module configuration – whether the intercooler is separate or combined in a module with the radiator and A/C condenser;
• OEM part numbers stamped or labelled on your original intercooler or frame, matched against the references shown in the product description.

If you are unsure, you can contact us with your VIN or registration number and clear photos of your existing intercooler, boost pipes and cooling module. Our team can help you confirm compatibility before you place an order. For general guidance, see How to Find the Right Part and Compatibility & VIN Policy.

Used OEM intercoolers from dismantled trucks

VRA Truckparts specialises in used OEM truck parts sourced from carefully selected donor vehicles. Trucks are inspected and documented before dismantling so that engines and cooling modules, including intercoolers, can be assessed. During dismantling, our technicians remove the intercoolers and boost pipes, check cores, tanks and brackets for visible damage and reject units that do not meet our standards.

Usable charge air coolers are drained, cleaned externally, labelled with OEM references where available and stored under cover in our warehouse ready for dispatch. To learn more about how we work, please visit Our Dismantling & Quality Process, Warranty & Part Condition and Trucks We Dismantle.

Related air intake, cooling & engine categories

If you are repairing or upgrading the intake and cooling system on your truck, you may also want to browse:

• Radiators – engine radiators that share the same cooling module with the intercooler;
• Fans & Shrouds – radiator fans and shrouds that pull air through the intercooler core;
• Air Intake Manifolds – intake ducts and boost pipes downstream of the intercooler;
• Air Flow Sensors – MAF/MAP and temperature sensors that monitor pressure and temperatures in the charge air system;
• Engines & Components – engines and turbochargers that rely on an efficient charge air cooling system.

Delivery, payment & returns

Most intercoolers and boost pipes can be shipped as well-packed parcels or palletised items with tracked delivery across the UK and EU. For details of available services, transit times and costs, please see our Delivery & Shipping page.

Information about payment methods, VAT handling and returns is available on Payment & VAT and Returns & Refunds. If you need to combine intercoolers with radiators, hoses or other engine components for the same vehicle, our team will be happy to help you build a complete order.