3808959 Belt Protector | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta belt protector from the Cooling System group, weighing 1.220 kg and listed for 2 applications on TAD series engines. It supersedes part number 3842730, as do belt protectors 3808958 at 1.570 kg and 3808960 at 1.050 kg, so the one older guard number has been replaced by three separate parts and only the part number identifies which you need.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TAD720VE
• Volvo Penta TAD721VE

• Engine Family: TAD

⚙️ Key Features

• 1.220 kg, the middle weight of the three
• Supersedes 3842730, alongside 3808958 and 3808960
• For TAD series engines
• 2 listed applications

🔌 Function

Guards the running belt, keeping hands, clothing and debris away from the drive.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Belt slap or squeal audible because the guard is loose or missing
• Guard cracked, split, or a mounting tab broken off
• Rub marks on the inside face where the belt has touched
• Fixings missing, or holes worn oval

🛠️ Service Notes

• Three parts now supersede the one older guard number: 3808958 at 1.570 kg, 3808959 at 1.220 kg and 3808960 at 1.050 kg, so order by part number
• Check the belt and tensioner while the guard is off
• Never run the engine with the guard removed

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3808959 → Supersedes 3842730

📦 Condition

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