# 21280088 Cover | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cover used on the intermediate housing of the IPS2-A propulsion unit. It closes the assigned housing opening and works with the surrounding seals, bushings, shims and plates to protect the internal shaft and bearing area.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D11C2-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C2-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C4-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D13B-L MP
-   Volvo Penta D13B-G MP
-   Volvo Penta D13B-K MP
-   Volvo Penta D13B-C MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C6-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D11B2-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D11A-C MP
-   Volvo Penta D11A-D MP
-   Volvo Penta D11A-E MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C4-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C5-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D13C5-A MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A4-A MP
-   Volvo Penta IPS2-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS2-B
-   Volvo Penta IPS3-A

-   **Engine Family:** D, IPS

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Volvo Penta IPS intermediate-housing cover
-   Confirmed IPS2-A application
-   Correct machined profile and mounting pattern
-   Protects internal shaft/bearing components
-   Inspect adjacent seals and shims during removal
-   Engine type: Volvo Penta marine diesel with IPS2-A propulsion

## 🔌 Function

Closes and protects the designated intermediate-housing opening while retaining the correct seal and bearing environment.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Oil weeping from the intermediate-housing joint
-   Water or contamination found inside the housing area
-   Corrosion staining around the cover face
-   Cover found distorted, corroded or with a damaged sealing face on removal

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Inspect the adjacent seals, bushings, shims and plates while the cover is off
-   Confirm the IPS2-A application before ordering, as covers differ between propulsion unit versions

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3818860 - intermediate housing
-   3840970 - associated plates
-   3843260 - associated plates
-   21535357 - lip seal
-   3883162 - guide sleeve
-   990922 - needle bushing
-   858979 - sealing ring
-   3884190 - shims
-   3884189 - shims

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 296.99 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 296.99 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 21280088 Cover | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/21280088-cover-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19