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3855072 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

3855072 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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Available from Volvo Penta international

Typically reaches our store in 10–14 business days

Availability checked daily with Volvo Penta

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🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim 0.005 inch thick, from the Marine Propulsion group, listed for 131 applications across the V, FWD and DP families. The published weight of 2.3 grams sits out of order within the series, so identify it by thickness.

🚤 Compatibility

  • Engine Family: V, FWD, DP
  • HP Range: 200-430 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

  • 0.005 inch thick
  • 131 listed applications across the V, FWD and DP families
  • Order by thickness, not weight

🔌 Function

Sets the running clearance or gear position of an assembly by adding a precise thickness at a shimming face.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

  • Gear whine following a rebuild
  • Bearing preload too tight or too slack on assembly
  • Off centre tooth contact pattern
  • Shim creased or dished on strip-down

🛠️ Service Notes

  • The neighbouring thicknesses are 3855071 at 0.003 inch and 3855010 at 0.006 inch - the published weights run in no useful order across the series
  • Set the clearance to the workshop specification with a measured pack

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

  • Volvo Penta V8-350-C-R, V8-350-CE-R, V8-380-C-R, V8-380-CE-R, V8-430-C-R, V8-300-C-M, V8-300-CE-M, V8-350-C-M, V8-350-CE-M, V8-300-C-N, V8-300-CE-N, V8-350-C-N, V8-350-CE-N, V8-380-C-M, V8-380-CE-M, V8-300-E-A, V8-300-C-B, V8-320-C-B, V8-320-CE-B, V8-300-CE-B, V8-380-C-D, V8-380-CE-D, V8-430-CE-D, V8-350-C-D, V8-350-CE-D, V8-380-CE-J, V8-380-C-J, V8-430-CE-J, V8-430-C-J, V8-350-C-H, V8-350-CE-H, V8-350-C-J, V8-350-CE-J, V8-300-C-R, V8-300-CE-R, V8-430-CE-R, V8-430-C-M, V8-430-CE-M, V8-300-C-K, V8-300-CE-K, V8-350-C-K, V8-350-CE-K, V8-380-C-K, V8-380-CE-K, V8-430-C-K, V8-430-CE-K, V8-300-C-P, V8-300-CE-P, V8-350-C-P, V8-350-CE-P, V8-380-C-P, V8-380-CE-P, V8-430-C-P, V8-300-CE-G, V8-300-C-G, V8-300-C-H, V8-300-CE-H, V8-300-C-J, V8-300-CE-J, V8-350-C-G, V8-350-CE-G, V8-225-C-B, V8-225-CE-B, V8-380-C-N, V8-380-CE-N, V8-430-C-N, V8-430-CE-N, V8-430-CE-P, V8-300-C-S, V8-300-CE-S, V8-350-C-S, V8-350-CE-S, V8-400-CE-R
  • Volvo Penta V6-200-C-N, V6-200-CE-N, V6-240-C-M, V6-240-CE-M, V6-280-C-M, V6-280-CE-M, V6-280-CE-J, V6-280-C-G, V6-280-CE-G, V6-280-C-J, V6-240-C-N, V6-240-CE-N, V6-280-C-N, V6-240-CE-K, V6-280-CE-K, V6-200-P, V6-200-C-P, V6-200-CE-P, V6-250-P, V6-250-C-P, V6-250-CE-P, V6-280-P, V6-280-C-P, V6-280-CE-P, V6-200-C-J, V6-280-CE-N, V6-200-C-M, V6-250-C-O, V6-250-CE-O, V6-240-C-G, V6-240-CE-G, V6-240-CE-J, V6-240-C-J, V6-200-R, V6-200-C-R, V6-250-R, V6-250-C-R, V6-250-CE-R, V6-280-R, V6-280-C-R, V6-280-CE-R
  • Volvo Penta FWD-D2 OX, FWD-D1, FWD-D2, FWD-D1 OX, FWD-B1, FWD-B2, FWD-E1 TCC, FWD-E2 TCC, FWD-F TCC, FWD-F, FWD-F2, FWD-F2 TCC, FWD-G, FWD-G TCC, FWD-G1, FWD-G1 TCC
  • Volvo Penta DP-S

Shipping & Delivery

Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide — $14.99 per order, no matter how many parts you add. Orders dispatch from our Kadina, South Australia store. Need it urgently or want to collect in person? Call us on 0412 532 984 before ordering.

Returns & Warranty

14-day change-of-mind returns — if it's not right or you ordered the wrong part, send it back within 14 days in new, unused condition for a refund or exchange. Manufacturer warranties apply to new parts. Full details in our Refunds & Returns policy.

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