# 3852907 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 4.54 g, with no fitment list published against the number. It is one step in a graded run alongside 3852906 at 2.27 g, 3852909 at 9.07 g, 3852915 at 0.23 g and 3852908 at 38.56 g, none of which carries a published thickness.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   4.54 g
-   One step in a graded shim run
-   No published thickness
-   Order by part number

## 🔌 Function

Takes up a measured amount of clearance in the assembly so the mating component runs in the right position.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Backlash or endfloat outside specification when set up
-   Noise from the assembly that varies with load
-   Shim faces polished, dished or burred
-   Signs of the shim having moved or fretted in its seat

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Measure the shim you take out - published weight has proved a poor guide to thickness across graded runs
-   Check the seating faces are clean and flat before building the pack back up

## 📦 Condition

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

## 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

- 3852907 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3852907-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12