# 3838878 Bracket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

The heavier of two brackets sharing the same 17 TAD builds, at 0.640 kg against 0.340 kg for 3838877. Both are needed on those engines, so a matching fitment list here does not mean the parts substitute for each other.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD1650VE-B/51VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1643VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD1640-42GE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD1640GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1640VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD1641VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD1642VE-B
-   Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1641VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1642VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1643VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1650GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1651GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1660-62VE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1662VE EU5
-   Volvo Penta TAD1670-72VE

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.640 kg
-   17 applications, all in the TAD range
-   The heavier of the pair with 3838877
-   Genuine Volvo Penta

## 🔌 Function

Carries a cooling system component or pipe at its fixed mounting position, resisting engine vibration so the joints and hoses are not loaded.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   The component or pipe run visibly moving on its mount
-   Rubbed or polished contact marks from unsupported movement
-   Cracking from bolt holes or the bend radius
-   Repeated loosening of the mounting fasteners

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Bracket 3838877 at 0.340 kg is the other bracket on the same 17 TAD builds
-   Check the old bracket around the bolt holes, since cracks usually start there before the arm itself fails

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 279.04 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Brackets & Mounts
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 279.04 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3838878-bracket-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06