# 3840476 Adjusting Washer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta adjusting washer 3.00 mm thick, from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 25 grams and listed for 35 applications across IPS and D families. It supersedes part number 3593896. Its published weight is identical to that of the 2.85 mm washer 3840474, so the scales will not tell them apart - order by thickness.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** IPS, D

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   3.00 mm thick
-   25 grams
-   35 applications across IPS and D families
-   Supersedes 3593896
-   Same published weight as the 2.85 mm washer 3840474

## 🔌 Function

Shims the assembly to its specified clearance or preload during setting up.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Assembly clearance out of specification, felt as noise or drag
-   Excess free play or, if oversized, binding and heat build-up
-   Washer faces fretted or dished
-   Bearing wear pattern uneven on inspection

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Measure and select the shim during assembly rather than matching the old part
-   3840474 shares this weight exactly, so specify the 3.00 mm thickness when ordering
-   The four washers here run 2.85 mm, 2.90 mm, 3.00 mm and 3.05 mm

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3840476 → Supersedes 3593896

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3593896 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C4-A MP, D13B-L MP, D13B-G MP, D13B-K MP, D13B-C MP, D13C6-A MP, D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C5-A MP, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D11C2-A MP, D11C4-A MP, D11B4-A MP, D11B2-A MP, D11A-C MP, D11A-D MP, D11A-E MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A4-A MP, D8A8-A MP
-   Volvo Penta IPS15-C, IPS15-B, IPS15-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS2-C, IPS2-A, IPS2-B
-   Volvo Penta IPS20-D, IPS20-E
-   Volvo Penta IPS3-C, IPS3-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS30-E, IPS30-D

## Details

- **Price:** 74.04 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 74.04 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3840476-adjusting-washer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19