# 3884688 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim, 0.25 mm thick, from the Marine Propulsion group and listed for 35 applications across the IPS and D families. Shim 3884691 is published at the same 0.25 mm thickness, so the two cannot be told apart on stated size and need ordering by number.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** IPS, D

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.25 mm thick
-   Shim 3884691 is published at the same thickness
-   Marine Propulsion group
-   Listed for 35 IPS and D applications
-   TH=0.25mm (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Sets a running clearance or preload by adding a measured thickness to the stack, so a bearing or gear ends up in its specified position.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Growl or whine from the drive under load
-   End float or backlash outside specification
-   Bearing running hot or heat-marked
-   Tooth contact pattern sitting to one side

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Order by part number, as 3884691 carries the same published thickness
-   Weights across this shim range do not follow thickness and should not be used to identify a size

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D13C2-B MP, D13C2-A MP, D13C4-A MP, D13B-L MP, D13B-G MP, D13B-K MP, D13B-C MP, D13C6-A MP, D13C4-B MP, D13C5-B MP, D13C5-A MP, D13C7-B MP, D13C8-B MP
-   Volvo Penta D11C2-A MP, D11C4-A MP, D11B4-A MP, D11B2-A MP, D11A-C MP, D11A-D MP, D11A-E MP
-   Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP, D8A4-A MP, D8A8-A MP
-   Volvo Penta IPS15-C, IPS15-B, IPS15-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS2-C, IPS2-A, IPS2-B
-   Volvo Penta IPS20-D, IPS20-E
-   Volvo Penta IPS3-C, IPS3-A
-   Volvo Penta IPS30-E, IPS30-D

## Details

- **Price:** 36.3 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 36.30 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3884688-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-18