3858051 Housing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta housing from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.975 kg and listed for 4 applications on the SX series. It supersedes part number 3853492. The other housing in this run, 3857979, is a much heavier 3.629 kg TSK part, so the two are not interchangeable.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta SX-M
• Volvo Penta SX-M1
• Volvo Penta SX-MTD
• Volvo Penta SX-MTD3

• Engine Family: SX

⚙️ Key Features

• Listed for 4 SX applications
• 0.975 kg
• Supersedes 3853492
• From the Marine Propulsion group

🔌 Function

Encloses and locates the components inside it, holding them in alignment and providing the sealing and mounting faces for the assembly.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Oil or grease weeping from the housing joint
• Bores or seal seats worn, scored or corroded
• Play or noise from the parts it carries
• Cracks around a mounting hole or a boss
• Corrosion or pitting on the outer faces

🛠️ Service Notes

• Renew the seals and gaskets at the same time and check the shafts or pivots it carries for matching wear
• Confirm the drive is an SX before ordering - the SX and TSK housings in this run are different parts

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3858051 → Supersedes 3853492

OEM / Related Numbers

• 3853492 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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