3852953 Thread Insert | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta thread insert from the Miscellaneous and Power Transmission group, weighing 6.8 g and listed for 11 applications across the TSK series. It is one of two thread inserts in this listing - 3853016 in the Engine group is the other, at 18 g.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta TSK SX-C
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-C1
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-C1AC
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-C2AC
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-CLT M10
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-CLT1
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-R
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-R1
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-R2
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-S
• Volvo Penta TSK SX-SLT

• Engine Family: TSK

⚙️ Key Features

• 11 applications across the TSK series
• 6.8 g
• Miscellaneous and Power Transmission group
• Engine group alternative 3853016 is a different size at 18 g

🔌 Function

Provides a hardened internal thread inside a softer housing, so the fastener bites into steel rather than directly into the parent casting.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Fastener pulling or spinning without tightening
• Insert lifting or turning in its bore
• Metal swarf or thread debris around the hole
• Torque falling away each time the joint is disturbed

🛠️ Service Notes

• Confirm the insert size against the hole before ordering, as the two inserts in this listing are not interchangeable
• Clean the bore of old thread locking compound and swarf before fitting

📦 Condition

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