# 3886176 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.15 mm thick, from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 24 applications across the D series engines and HS series transmissions. The 0.15 mm shim for the 44-application family is 3886111, a different size, so the fitment count separates the two families.

## 🚤 Compatibility

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

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.15 mm thick
-   24 applications across the D series engines and HS series transmissions
-   The 44-application equivalent is 3886111, a different size

## 🔌 Function

Adds a measured 0.15 mm to the shim stack to bring preload or end float onto specification.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Preload or end float reading off the setting figure
-   Transmission whine that varies with load
-   Shim distorted or fretted on removal
-   Bearing contact pattern offset to one side
-   Slight axial knock as thrust reverses

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Confirm which shim family the transmission uses before ordering, as thickness alone does not identify the part
-   Build the stack from measured steps and re-check end float before closing the housing

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-300I-F, 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
-   Volvo Penta D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG
-   Volvo Penta HS85IVE, HS85IVE-A
-   Volvo Penta HS80IVE-B

## Details

- **Price:** 24.77 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 24.77 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3886176 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3886176-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-22