# 3838335 Spacer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta spacer from the Cooling System group, weighing 138 grams and listed for 30 applications across the D and MD engine series.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, MD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   138 grams
-   30 applications across D and MD series
-   Cooling System group

## 🔌 Function

Sets the designed standoff between two parts so the assembly clamps at the correct spacing without distortion.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Ends burred, dented or worn, so the spacing is no longer correct
-   Corrosion scaling or swelling on the spacer body
-   Mounted part sitting skewed or under strain
-   Fasteners repeatedly loosening
-   Spacer crushed or cracked from overtightening

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Spacer 3838407 is the lighter 129 gram Cooling System spacer with a much wider fitment — only 9 grams separate them, so order by number
-   Fit spacers as a set where several are used on the same mounting

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D16C-A MH, D16C-B MH, D16C-C MH, D16C-D MH, D16C1-E MH, D16C1-F MH, D16C2-E MH, D16C2-F MH
-   Volvo Penta D12D-C MH, D12D-C MP, D12D-D MP, D12D-E MP, D12D-F MP, D12D-G MP, D12D-H MP
-   Volvo Penta D13B-E MH, D13B-E MH (FE), D13B-N MH, D13B-N MH (FE), D13C1-A MH
-   Volvo Penta D7A-B TA, D7A-T, D7A-TA, D7C-B TA, D7C-TA
-   Volvo Penta D5A-B TA, D5A-T, D5A-TA
-   Volvo Penta MD2010, MD2010B

## Details

- **Price:** 256.04 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 256.04 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3838335-spacer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06