# 3888139 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.013 kg and listed for 44 applications across the D series engines and HS transmissions. No thickness is published against this one, unlike the graded shims alongside it.

## 🚤 Compatibility

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

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.013 kg
-   44 applications across the D series and HS transmissions
-   No published thickness
-   Marine Propulsion group

## 🔌 Function

Fills a measured gap in the assembly to set the clearance or preload of the parts either side of it.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Clearance or preload out of specification on measurement
-   Shim scored, dished or picked up on a face
-   Knock or rumble that changes with load
-   Metal glitter in the transmission oil
-   Shim cracked or fretted where it is clamped

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Shims 3888140 at 0.10 mm, 3888141 at 0.15 mm and 3888142 at 0.20 mm are the graded sizes for this assembly, while this number carries no published thickness - measure the old shim before ordering
-   Set the clearance by measurement each time rather than putting back the same stack

## 📦 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:** 12.88 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 12.88 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3888139 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3888139-shim-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19