# 838262 Rubber Element | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta rubber element from the Engine group, weighing 0.406 kg and listed for 33 applications across the MD and MS series. It consolidates part numbers 840338, 840838, 838278, 840921 and 850347, one of which was catalogued earlier under a front position description.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** MD, MS

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.406 kg
-   Consolidates 840338, 840838, 838278, 840921 and 850347
-   33 applications across the MD and MS series
-   2 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Supports the engine or gearbox on its bracket, carrying the load while the rubber absorbs vibration and shock.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   More vibration felt through the boat than usual
-   Rubber cracked, perished or squeezed out sideways
-   Mount collapsed so the engine sits low or out of line
-   Rubber parted from its metal plates
-   Rubber soft and swollen from oil or fuel contamination

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Adjuster bolt 838264 is listed specifically for this element, and attaching plate 838263 belongs to the same mounting set, so review all three together
-   Renew mounts as a set and recheck engine and shaft alignment after they have taken load

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   838262 → Supersedes 840338

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   838278 earlier number superseded by this part
-   850347 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 2003, 2003R, 120S-B, 120SC, 2001B, 2001D, 2003D, 2002B, 2002D, 2003B, 2001, 2002, 2001R
-   Volvo Penta MD2010, MD2010B, MD2010-C, MD2010-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2020, MD2020B, MD2020-C, MD2020-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2030, MD2030B, MD2030-C, MD2030-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2040, MD2040B, MD2040-C, MD2040-D
-   Volvo Penta MD5B, MD5C
-   Volvo Penta MS2B, MS2V

## Details

- **Price:** 333.76 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Brackets & Mounts
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 333.76 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/838262-rubber-element-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-09