3812945 Connector | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta connector from the Inlet and Exhaust System group, weighing 1.504 kg and listed for 135 applications on D-series engines. It supersedes part number 888445.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: D
• HP Range: 145-480 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 1.504 kg
• Supersedes 888445
• 135 applications on D-series engines
• Inlet and exhaust connector

🔌 Function

Joins two sections of the inlet or exhaust system, holding the joint gas-tight and in alignment.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Hiss, whistle or sooty tracks around the joint
• Loss of power or black smoke under load
• Connector cracked or corroded through
• Flange faces distorted or pitted so the joint will not seal
• Fasteners repeatedly loosening at the joint

🛠️ Service Notes

• Renew the gaskets, seals and clamps at both ends and check the mating faces are flat before fitting
• Widely fitted across D-series engines, so confirm the section you need from the engine designation

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3812945 → Supersedes 888445 → Supersedes 3583852

OEM / Related Numbers

• 888445 earlier number superseded by this part
• 3583852 earlier number superseded by this part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 D6-370A-C, D6-350A-A, D6-350A-B, D6-330A-D, D6-330D-E, D6-370D-E, D6-370D-B, D6-330D-B, D6-330A-F, D6-370A-F, D6-370D-A, D6-330D-C, D6-330A-C, D6-370D-C, D6-330D-D, D6-370D-D, D6-330D-F, D6-370A-D, D6-330A-E, D6-370A-E, D6-370D-F, D6-330I-D, D6-310I-B, D6-280I-B, D6-280I-C, D6-280I-D, D6-280I-E, D6-310I-D, D6-310I-E, D6-280I-A, D6-310I-A, D6-300A-F, D6-300D-F, D6-300I-F, D6-310D-B, D6-310D-D, D6-310D-C, D6-310D-E, D6-370I-A, D6-370I-B, D6-330I-B, D6-330I-C, D6-370I-C, D6-370I-D, D6-310A-B, D6-280A-C, D6-310A-C, D6-310A-A, D6-280A-D, D6-310A-D, D6-280A-E, D6-310A-E, D6-310I-C, D6-280A-A, D6-280A-B, D6-340I-G, D6-380I-G, D6-300A-G, D6-340A-G, D6-380A-G, D6-440I-WJ-G, D6-480I-WJ-G, D6-300D-G, D6-340D-G, D6-380D-G, D6-300I-G, D6-330I-F, D6-370I-F, D6-330I-E, D6-370I-E, D6-330A-B, D6-370A-B
• Volvo Penta D4-260A-B, D4-260A-A, D4-260A-C, D4-260A-D, D4-260A-E, D4-260A-F, D4-260D-B, D4-260D-C, D4-260D-D, D4-260D-E, D4-260D-F, D4-260I-A, D4-260I-B, D4-260I-C, D4-260I-D, D4-260I-E, D4-260I-F, D4-300A-A, D4-300A-C, D4-300A-D, D4-300A-E, D4-300A-F, D4-300D-A, D4-300D-C, D4-300D-D, D4-300D-E, D4-300D-F, D4-300I-A, D4-180I-C, D4-225I-C, D4-180I-D, D4-225I-D, D4-180I-E, D4-225I-E, D4-180I-F, D4-225I-F, D4-210A-A, D4-210A-B, D4-225A-B, D4-225A-C, D4-225A-D, D4-300I-C, D4-300I-D, D4-300I-E, D4-300I-F, D4-225A-E, D4-225A-F, D4-210I-A, D4-210I-B, D4-180I-B, D4-225I-B, D4-175I-G, D4-230I-G, D4-270I-G, D4-320I-G, D4-300I-G, D4-150A-G, D4-230A-G, D4-270A-G, D4-320A-G, D4-300A-G, D4-145I-G, D4-175 VG