# 3852887 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.005 inch thick, from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 14 applications across the SX family and weighing 0.011 kg.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta SX-RT2
-   Volvo Penta SX-S
-   Volvo Penta SX-ST
-   Volvo Penta SX-C
-   Volvo Penta SX-C1
-   Volvo Penta SX-C2
-   Volvo Penta SX-CT
-   Volvo Penta SX-CT1
-   Volvo Penta SX-CT2
-   Volvo Penta SX-M
-   Volvo Penta SX-M1
-   Volvo Penta SX-MTD
-   Volvo Penta SX-MTD3
-   Volvo Penta SX-RT1

-   **Engine Family:** SX

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.005 inch thick
-   14 SX family applications
-   0.011 kg

## 🔌 Function

Adds a measured 0.005 inch to a shim stack to bring gear or bearing clearance to specification.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Backlash or preload out of specification when measured
-   Gear whine or howl varying with load
-   Shim dished, creased or worn bright on a face
-   Tooth contact pattern displaced from its correct position

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Shim 3852886 at 0.003 inch has the same 0.011 kg weight, so order by thickness rather than weight
-   Shim 3852891 is also 0.005 inch but covers 341 applications across the D, V, FWD, XDP, DPS and SX families, so confirm the fitment
-   Make the stack up from measured figures and verify the contact pattern before closing the unit

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 10.47 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 10.47 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3852887-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-08