3979001 Connection Plate | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta connection plate from the Lubricating and Oil System group, weighing 0.272 kg and listed for 23 applications across the D, TWD and TAD series. It supersedes part number 3165222.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: D, TWD, TAD

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.272 kg
• Supersedes 3165222
• 23 applications across the D, TWD and TAD series
• Lubricating and Oil System group

🔌 Function

Carries oil between the engine and a bolted-on unit, giving the two a machined face to join through instead of external pipework.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Oil weeping or running from the joint face
• Oil pressure dropping once the engine is hot
• Plate face scored, corroded or distorted
• Gasket blown out between two galleries
• Fixings found loose or unevenly torqued

🛠️ Service Notes

• Renew the gaskets or seals on both faces and check the plate is flat before refitting
• Torque the fixings evenly and re-check oil pressure after the first run

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3979001 → Supersedes 3165222

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D12C-A MP, D12D-A MG, D12D-A MH, D12D-A MP, D12D-B MH, D12D-B MP, D12D-C MH, D12D-C MP, D12D-D MP, D12D-E MG, D12D-E MH, D12D-E MP, D12D-F MP, D12D-G MH, D12D-G MP, D12D-H MP
• Volvo Penta TAD1241GE, TAD1241VE, TAD1241-42VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1242GE, TAD1242VE
• Volvo Penta TAD1240GE
• Volvo Penta TWD1240VE