# 3887168 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.28 mm thick, from the Fuel System group, listed for 6 applications on D series engines. It is the second step in a five shim graded family running 0.20 mm, 0.28 mm, 0.015 inch, 0.49 mm and 0.50 mm.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D1-30
-   Volvo Penta D1-30B
-   Volvo Penta D1-30F
-   Volvo Penta D1-20
-   Volvo Penta D1-20B
-   Volvo Penta D1-20F

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** 20-30 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.28 mm thick
-   6 applications on D series engines
-   Second step in a five shim family
-   Select by thickness, not by weight
-   0.28mm (Volvo assembly listing)

## 🔌 Function

Takes up clearance in the fuel system assembly, setting the stack height or preload to specification.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Setting drifting out of specification after assembly
-   Hard starting or smoke from fuelling that is off
-   Shim dished or fretted on its faces
-   Wear steps or bright marks on a face
-   Assembly binding, or with too much free play

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Siblings are 0.20 mm 3887167, 0.015 inch 3887169, 0.49 mm 3887170 and 0.50 mm 3887171
-   Published weights in this family do not follow thickness, so measure and order by thickness
-   Build the stack to the measured clearance rather than replacing like for like

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 40.14 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 40.14 AUD | In stock |

## Images

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3887168-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06