3818429 Volvo Engine Cover | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Petrol Engine Flame Arrestor Cover - Part Number: 3818429

A genuine used Volvo Penta flame-arrestor and throttle-body cover for selected 5.0-litre and 5.7-litre petrol sterndrive and inboard engines.

The cover fits over the flame arrestor and upper throttle-body assembly, protecting the air-intake components while providing the finished Volvo Penta engine appearance.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine used Volvo Penta flame-arrestor cover
• Correct OEM part number 3818429
• Used on selected 5.0L and 5.7L petrol engines
• Fits Gi, GXi, OSi and OSXi engine families
• Retained by the appropriate Volvo Penta wing nuts

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Volvo Penta GM-based multi-port fuel-injected petrol engines
• Throttle-body and flame-arrestor assemblies

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Volvo Penta 5.0GXi-N
• Volvo Penta 5.0OSi-F and 5.0OSi-FF
• Volvo Penta 5.0OSi-G and 5.0OSi-GF
• Volvo Penta 5.0OSi-J and 5.0OSi-JF
• Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-F and 5.7Gi-FF
• Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-G and 5.7Gi-GF
• Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-300-J and 5.7Gi-300-JF
• Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-300-N
• Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-G and 5.7GXi-GF
• Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-H and 5.7GXi-HF
• Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-J and 5.7GXi-JF
• Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-N
• Volvo Penta 5.7OSi and 5.7OSXi engine families using cover 3818429
• Engine Type: Volvo Penta GM-based V8 EFI petrol sterndrive / inboard
• Year Range: Model and serial-number dependent

🔌 Function

The cover shields the flame arrestor and throttle-body area without obstructing the airflow required by the engine.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Cover is cracked or distorted
• Retaining holes are damaged
• Cover rattles while the engine is operating
• Wing nuts no longer retain the cover securely
• Cover contacts the throttle linkage or intake assembly
• Heat or chemical exposure damages the plastic

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3818429 current listed OEM cover reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3818429
• 3818429-1
• 3841608 related retaining wing nut
• Related flame arrestor and throttle-body assembly as specified by engine model
• Related engine-identification decal according to Gi, GXi, OSi or OSXi specification

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Retaining nuts included only where shown or stated
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated