# 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Volvo Penta D4 / D6 Flexible Coupling and Damper Plate - Part Number: 23434168

  

A genuine used Volvo Penta flexible coupling designed to absorb torsional vibration between selected D4 and D6 diesel engines and the connected IPS, inboard or propeller-shaft driveline.

  

The coupling is the later service replacement for Volvo Penta 21393521, which replaced 21111686 and earlier clutch reference 3847980. The assembly is also identified as a damper plate or flexible drive coupling.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Volvo Penta flexible coupling

• Current reference 23434168

• Replaces 21393521, 21111686 and 3847980

• Reduces driveline vibration and torsional shock

• Suits selected Volvo Penta D4 and D6 propulsion systems

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 23434168 → Supersedes 21393521

• 21393521 → Supersedes 21111686

• 21111686 → Supersedes 3847980

• 3847980 earlier Volvo Penta clutch / flexible-coupling reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 23434168

• 21393521

• 21111686

• 3847980

• 026.61729-000

• 25-00-173

• CFRV-120

• CF-RV-120

• D-42755

• 26-00473

• 24-00586

• Coupling bolts: 965186

• Propeller-shaft bolts: 465826

• Rubber roller kit: 21509615

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Swedish Lorry Parts: SLP 23434168

• SLP replacement suitable for Volvo 23434168 and 21393521

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Volvo Penta D4 and D6 marine diesels

• IPS propulsion packages

• Inboard propeller-shaft installations

• Driveline assemblies using the CFRV-120 coupling design

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine and propulsion models:

• Volvo Penta D4-180I-B, C and D

• Volvo Penta D4-210A-A and B

• Volvo Penta D4-210I-A and B

• Volvo Penta D4-225A-B, C and D

• Volvo Penta D4-225I-B

• Volvo Penta D4-260 configurations using 21393521

• Volvo Penta D4-300 configurations using 21393521

• Volvo Penta D6-280 installations using the same coupling

• Volvo Penta D6-310 installations

• Volvo Penta D6-330 installations

• Volvo Penta D6-350 installations

• Volvo Penta D6-370 installations

• Volvo Penta D6-400 installations

• Volvo Penta D6-435 installations

• Volvo Penta IPS driveline packages originally fitted with 3847980, 21111686, 21393521 or 23434168

  

• HP Range: Approximately 180HP - 435HP

• Engine Type: Volvo Penta four-cylinder and six-cylinder common-rail marine diesel

• Year Range: Engine, gearbox and propulsion-package controlled

  

🔌 Function

  

The flexible coupling transfers engine torque to the propulsion shaft while damping combustion pulses, gear engagement shock and torsional vibration.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Knocking or rattling near the flywheel housing

• Excessive vibration at idle or under load

• Cracked or separated rubber elements

• Excessive rotational free play

• Drive engagement becomes harsh

• Rubber debris inside the coupling guard

• Propeller shaft does not rotate smoothly

• Repeated coupling-bolt loosening

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine used part

• Removed from running engine where applicable

• In good working condition unless otherwise stated

## Details

- **Price:** 1100.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Sawley's Auto and Marine
- **Tags:** Sawley’s AAM Used Parts – Flywheels | Engine Flywheels & Ring Gears

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1100.00 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part
- 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part
- 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part
- 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part
- 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part
- 23434168 Volvo Penta Flexible Coupling | Genuine Used Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23434168-volvo-penta-flexible-coupling-genuine-used-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-12