# 3588847 Protecting Plate | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta protecting plate for installations built with no alternator, from the Alternator, Charging, Electric Motor, Electric Drives group. It weighs 0.272 kg, is listed for 1 application on TAMD series engines and supersedes part number 3827532.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAMD103A

-   **Engine Family:** TAMD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   For installations with no alternator
-   0.272 kg
-   Supersedes 3827532
-   1 application on TAMD series engines

## 🔌 Function

Covers and shields the mounting position left open where no alternator is fitted, keeping the drive area and adjacent components protected.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Plate cracked or distorted around the fixing holes
-   Corrosion eating through the face of the plate
-   Rattle or buzz from the plate at certain engine speeds
-   Fixings working loose or lost, leaving the position exposed

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   This plate only suits engines with no alternator fitted - if yours has one, this is not the part
-   Renew the fixings and check the mounting face is flat so the plate sits without stress

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3588847 → Supersedes 3827532

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3827532 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 516.59 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Charging & Alternators
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 516.59 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3588847 Protecting Plate | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3588847-protecting-plate-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-09