# 3842175 Belt Protector | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta belt protector from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.612 kg and listed for 3 applications on TAD series engines. It supersedes part number 3839290.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD1241GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1242GE
-   Volvo Penta TAD1240GE

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Cooling System group
-   0.612 kg
-   3 applications on TAD series engines
-   Supersedes 3839290

## 🔌 Function

Guards the drive belt and pulleys, keeping hands, clothing and loose items away from the running belt.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Buzzing or rattling from the belt drive area
-   Belt dust or rub marks on the inside face of the guard
-   Cracks at the mounting points
-   Guard bent close enough to foul the belt
-   Fixings loose or missing

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   At 0.612 kg this is by far the lightest of the six belt protectors in this range, so weight is a reliable check here
-   Never run the engine with the guard off
-   Inspect belt condition and tension while access is good

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3842175 → Supersedes 3839290 → Supersedes 3828823

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3839290 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 663.0 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Belts, Pulleys & Tensioners
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 663.00 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3842175-belt-protector-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-07