996498 Shim | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta shim, 0.15 mm thick, weighing 0.005 kg and listed for 6 applications across the IPS and D ranges. Shims come in thickness steps and the published weights do not separate them, so order by the stamped or measured thickness.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta IPS15-C
• Volvo Penta D8A2-A MP
• Volvo Penta D8A4-A MP
• Volvo Penta IPS15-B
• Volvo Penta IPS15-A
• Volvo Penta D8A8-A MP

• Engine Family: IPS, D

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.15 mm thick
• 6 applications across the IPS and D ranges
• Order by measured thickness, not by weight

🔌 Function

Takes up clearance in the stack to set the end float or preload the assembly needs, the thickness chosen to suit what is measured on the bench.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• End float or preload out of specification on assembly
• Shim dished, curled or picked up at the edges
• Fretting marks or bedding-in on the shim faces
• Shim thickness measuring under nominal after service

🛠️ Service Notes

• Measure the shim with a micrometer rather than sorting by eye or by weight, since the published weights do not separate the thickness steps
• Needle roller bearing 996462 is listed against the same 6 applications across IPS and D

📦 Condition

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