# 3860221 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 2 applications on XDP drives.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta XDP-B
-   Volvo Penta XDP-D3

-   **Engine Family:** XDP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   2 applications on XDP drives
-   No thickness published — order by part number
-   Published weight far below the other shims in this range and not usable as a guide
-   Marine Propulsion group

## 🔌 Function

Sets the clearance or preload in the drive by taking up a measured amount of endfloat between two components.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Backlash or endfloat outside specification on assembly
-   Shim dished, burred or picked up on one face
-   Whine or growl from the gear set after reassembly
-   Uneven tooth contact pattern

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The other XDP shims carry published thicknesses — 3860637 at 0.05 mm, 3860274 at 0.08 mm and 3860596 at 0.25 mm — so use those numbers when you need a known size
-   Measure the setting and shim to specification rather than reusing what came out

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 1.02 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 1.02 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3860221 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3860221-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06