# 3852883 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.566 kg and listed for just 2 applications across the SX family, the narrowest fitment in this range.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta SX-S
-   Volvo Penta SX-ST

-   **Engine Family:** SX

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.566 kg, much heavier than the other retainers here
-   Only 2 SX family applications
-   Marine Propulsion group

## 🔌 Function

Clamps and holds a major assembly in position, taking the load that would otherwise let it move.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Movement or knocking from an assembly that should be held solid
-   Retainer distorted, cracked or worn at the clamping faces
-   Fixings found slack or their threads damaged
-   Corrosion scale under the retainer holding it off its seat

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   With only 2 applications listed, confirm the drive model before ordering
-   Its 0.566 kg weight sets it apart from the light retainers here such as 3852555 at 0.014 kg and 3852665 at 0.007 kg
-   Clean the seat and renew the fixings, torquing to the manual figure

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 288.79 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 288.79 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3852883 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3852883-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-08