# 3886101 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta retainer from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 14 grams and listed for 44 applications across the D series engines and HS series transmissions. It works with spring 3886102 at 25 grams in the same clutch assembly.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, HS
-   **HP Range:** 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   14 grams
-   44 applications across the D series engines and HS series transmissions
-   Works with spring 3886102

## 🔌 Function

Holds the clutch return spring captive against the piston so the pack releases cleanly when pressure drops.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Clutch dragging or not releasing fully in neutral
-   Retainer cracked, distorted or fretted where the spring bears
-   Spring found loose or displaced on strip-down
-   Rattle from the clutch assembly at idle

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Renew the retainer and spring 3886102 together, since a fretted retainer will chew a new spring
-   Check the piston and its seals for damage while the assembly is apart

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-280I-D, D6-310I-D, D6-280I-E, D6-310I-E, D6-300I-F, D6-330I-C, D6-370I-C, D6-330I-D, D6-280I-C, D6-310I-C, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-440I-G, D6-480I-G, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300I-G, D6-330I-F, D6-370I-F, D6-435I-C, D6-435I-D, D6-435I-E, D6-435I-F, D6-370I-D, D6-330I-E, D6-370I-E
-   Volvo Penta D4-300I-C, D4-300I-D, D4-300I-E, D4-300I-F, D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG
-   Volvo Penta HS80VE, HS80AE, HS80AE-B, HS80IVE-B
-   Volvo Penta HS85AE, HS85IVE, HS85IVE-A

## Details

- **Price:** 45.12 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 45.12 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3886101 Retainer | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3886101-retainer-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-20