# 3887461 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.30 mm thick, from the Fuel System group, weighing 0.007 kg and listed for 3 applications on D series engines. It is the second step in a family running 0.20 mm, 0.30 mm, 0.40 mm and two shims at 0.50 mm.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D2-40
-   Volvo Penta D2-40B
-   Volvo Penta D2-40F

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** 40 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.30 mm thick
-   0.007 kg
-   3 applications on D series engines
-   Second step in a five shim family
-   TH=0.30mm (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 3887460, 0.40 mm 3887462, and 3887463 and 3887464 which are both 0.50 mm
-   Measure the clearance and build the stack rather than replacing like for like

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 21.96 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 21.96 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3887461 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3887461-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10