# 3888195 Reverse Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta reverse gear from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 2.574 kg and listed for 22 applications across the D series engines and HS transmissions.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** D, HS
-   **HP Range:** 300-435 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   2.574 kg
-   22 applications across the D series and HS transmissions
-   Marine Propulsion group

## 🔌 Function

Reverses the direction of drive to the propeller shaft when astern is selected, carrying the full transmitted load through its teeth.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Whining or growling only when astern is engaged
-   Astern slow to take up or slipping under load
-   No drive astern while ahead is normal
-   Chipped, pitted or spalled teeth on strip-down
-   Bright metal on the magnetic plug or in the oil

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Find out what damaged the old gear before rebuilding, and change the transmission oil and clean the strainer when fitting
-   Piston 3888197, piston ring 3888198 and input shaft 3888199 sit in the same transmission group and are commonly renewed at the same strip-down

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-310I-D, D6-310I-E, D6-300I-F, D6-330I-C, D6-370I-C, D6-330I-D, D6-310I-C, 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
-   Volvo Penta HS80AE, HS80AE-B

## Details

- **Price:** 2424.38 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Drives & Propulsion
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2424.38 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3888195 Reverse Gear | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3888195-reverse-gear-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06