# 3852365 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim, 0.004 inch thick, listed for 23 applications across the TSK, DP, DPX and SX series. Published weight is 11.4 g, within a whisker of the 0.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TSK, DP, DPX, SX

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.004 inch thick
-   23 applications across TSK, DP, DPX and SX
-   Published weight almost identical to the 0.002 inch shim - order by thickness
-   Part of the DPX-inclusive shim set
-   0.10mm (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Sets the bearing preload or gear position by filling the calculated gap in the shim stack.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whine or rumble from the gear train after a rebuild
-   Backlash or preload readings off specification
-   Shim dished or creased when removed
-   Fretting marks where it beds against the bearing race

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Graded with 3852363, 3852364, 3852366 and 3852367 at 0.002, 0.003, 0.005 and 0.010 inch
-   Shim 3852370 is the other 0.004 inch item, on 21 applications without DPX

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta SX-RT2, SX-S, SX-ST, SX-C, SX-C1, SX-C2, SX-CT, SX-CT1, SX-CT2, SX-M, SX-M1, SX-MTD, SX-MTD3, SX-RT1
-   Volvo Penta DP-G, DP-S, DP-S1, DP-SM, DP-SMTD, DP-SMTD1, DP-SMTD3
-   Volvo Penta DPX-A
-   Volvo Penta TSK DP-S

## Details

- **Price:** 8.87 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 8.87 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3852365 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3852365-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-11