3842136 Volvo Penta DPS Cover | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta Upper Gearhousing Shift Cover - Part Number: 3842136

A genuine Volvo Penta upper drive cover used on selected SX-A, DPS-A and DPS-B sterndrives.

The cover closes the upper gearhousing and protects the shift mechanism and associated components beneath it. Its machined mounting face works with the correct cover gasket to prevent water and contamination from entering the upper drive assembly.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM upper gearhousing cover
• Correct Volvo Penta part number 3842136
• Cross-references with cover number 21390286
• Used on SX-A, DPS-A and DPS-B sterndrives
• Protects the upper drive shift-mechanism area

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Volvo Penta SX-A, DPS-A and DPS-B upper gearhousing assemblies
• Volvo Penta Aquamatic single-propeller and DuoProp sterndrives

Typically suits

• Drive models:
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.43 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.51 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.60 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.66 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.79 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.89 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 1.97 ratio
• Volvo Penta SX-A 2.18 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A 1.68 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A 1.78 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A 1.95 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A 2.11 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A 2.14 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A 2.32 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-A OXi
• Volvo Penta DPS-B 1.78 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-B 1.95 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-B 2.14 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-B 2.32 ratio
• Volvo Penta DPS-B OX
• Volvo Penta DPS-M upper-drive configurations using cover 3842136
• Drive Type: Volvo Penta SX-A, DPS-A, DPS-B and related DPS-M sterndrive
• System Type: Upper gearhousing and shift-mechanism cover
• Year Range: Approximately 2006 onward

🔌 Function

The cover encloses the upper gearhousing shift area, protecting the mechanism from water, dirt and physical damage while providing access for servicing.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Cover cracked or heavily corroded
• Mounting surface distorted or damaged
• Water enters around the cover gasket
• Fastener holes stripped or broken
• Shift components exposed because the cover is missing

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3842136 → Replaces / cross-references with 21390286
• 21390286 related Volvo Penta upper drive-cover reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3842136
• VOP3842136
• 21390286
• VOP21390286
• 3889782 related upper-cover gasket
• 3841964 earlier upper-cover gasket reference
• 3887432 related identification decal
• 990860 related cover screw

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from running drive where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated