# 3818117 Spacer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta spacer listed for 12 applications across the D series. It supersedes part number 981248, which was catalogued earlier as a spacer sleeve.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D2-55
-   Volvo Penta D2-55B
-   Volvo Penta D2-55C
-   Volvo Penta D2-55D
-   Volvo Penta D2-55E
-   Volvo Penta D2-55F
-   Volvo Penta D2-50F
-   Volvo Penta D2-75
-   Volvo Penta D2-75B
-   Volvo Penta D2-75C
-   Volvo Penta D2-75F
-   Volvo Penta D2-60F

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** 50-75 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   12 applications across the D series
-   Supersedes 981248, catalogued earlier as a spacer sleeve
-   Published weight is too low to identify the part by

## 🔌 Function

Sets and holds the gap between two components, taking the clamping load across the joint.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Fastener loosening as the spacer beds in or collapses
-   Spacer crushed, ovalled or split
-   Faces fretted or corroded
-   The component it spaces sitting out of line
-   A knock or rattle from the joint under load

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Treat the published weight as a catalogue error and order by part number against your parts list
-   The number it replaces was catalogued as a spacer sleeve, so the shape may not match an older illustration
-   Measure the spacer coming out and check the fastener and mating faces before reassembly

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3818117 → Supersedes 981248

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   981248 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 29.98 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 29.98 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3818117 Spacer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3818117-spacer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06