Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-D Drive Belt 3586325 | OEM

Volvo Penta 3586325 – 3.0GLP-D Drive Belt

Part Number: 3586325
Brand: Volvo Penta
Official Product Type: Engine Accessory Drive Belt (OEM)
Supersedes: No prior part number on record
Replaced By: No current supersession — 3586325 is the active OEM number
Engine Family: Volvo Penta 3.0L Gasoline Marine (3.0GLP series)
Specific Application: 3.0GLP-D only
System: Accessory Drive — Alternator, Circulating Pump, and Engine Accessories
Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

The Volvo Penta 3586325 is the genuine OEM accessory drive belt for the 3.0GLP-D marine gasoline engine. It transfers power from the crankshaft to the alternator, circulating pump, and other engine-mounted accessories. Volvo Penta’s maintenance parts catalog assigns different belt part numbers to closely related variants in the same engine family — 3586325 is the cataloged belt specifically for the D-version. Confirm your full engine suffix before ordering.

Compatible Applications

Verify your full engine model suffix and serial number before ordering.

• Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-D

Important: The 3.0GLP-C and 3.0GLP-E engines use different drive belt part numbers (3586324 and 3860092 respectively). These engines may appear visually similar but require specific belts — do not substitute across variants without confirming the exact engine designation.

Serial Number Fitment Notice

The 3.0GLP series includes multiple closely related production variants (C, D, E, J) that can look nearly identical externally. The full engine model suffix — including the letter designation — determines the correct drive belt. Locate the engine identification plate and confirm your exact model before ordering. If only the displacement is known, do not assume fitment.

Specifications

• Belt type: Engine accessory drive belt
• System: Accessory drive — alternator, circulating pump, engine accessories
• Specific application: 3.0GLP-D
• Construction: Reinforced rubber composite (OEM spec)
• Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

When to Replace

• Belt shows cracking, fraying, or missing material
• Belt surface is glazed or hardened
• Excessive stretching or persistent squeal from the accessory drive
• Uneven edge wear or visible physical damage
• Contamination with oil or coolant
• At each scheduled maintenance interval or any time the belt is removed

Service Interval

Replace the drive belt at the Volvo Penta recommended maintenance interval for the 3.0GLP-D engine, or immediately if inspection reveals cracking, glazing, fraying, or contamination. Inspect all drive pulleys, belt alignment, and the tensioning arrangement at every belt replacement — a worn or misaligned pulley significantly shortens belt life.

Installation Notes

Before fitting the new belt, inspect the crankshaft pulley, alternator pulley, circulating pump pulley, and any idler or tensioner for wear, wobble, or roughness. Verify correct belt routing before tensioning — incorrect routing is a common cause of premature belt failure and accessory drive noise. Set belt tension according to the Volvo Penta service procedure for the 3.0GLP-D. Do not substitute 3586324 (3.0GLP-C) or 3860092 (3.0GLP-E) without confirming the engine designation.

Related Part Numbers

• Active OEM number: 3586325 (3.0GLP-D)
• 3.0GLP-C belt: 3586324
• 3.0GLP-E belt: 3860092

Technical FAQ

Q: Can I use 3586325 on a 3.0GLP-C or 3.0GLP-E engine?
A: No. Volvo Penta catalogs assign different belt part numbers to each 3.0GLP production variant. 3586325 is specifically cataloged for the 3.0GLP-D. Using the wrong belt number risks an incorrect fit or belt length. Always confirm your engine suffix before ordering.

Q: How do I identify whether my engine is a 3.0GLP-C, D, or E?
A: Locate the engine identification plate, which is mounted on the engine block. The full model designation including the suffix letter will be printed there. Do not rely on displacement alone — the suffix determines the correct belt.

Q: Should I replace the pulleys or tensioner at the same time?
A: Inspect the pulleys and tensioning arrangement whenever the belt is replaced. Any pulley that feels rough, wobbly, or shows visible wear should be replaced at the same time. Fitting a new belt to worn pulleys is one of the most common causes of premature belt failure on these engines.

Q: Is 3583729 a valid cross-reference for this belt?
A: No confirmed Volvo Penta catalog evidence supports 3583729 as a supersession or direct cross-reference for 3586325. Do not substitute based on third-party cross-reference data without verifying against an official Volvo Penta parts diagram for your engine.

Parts Desk Insights

This is one of the most common ordering errors in the 3.0GLP engine family. Customers often search by displacement alone — “Volvo Penta 3.0L belt” — without specifying the engine suffix. The C, D, and E variants of the 3.0GLP use different belt part numbers, and selecting by engine size alone results in frequent returns and wrong-part orders. Always ask the customer to confirm the full engine model suffix before processing the order.

When this belt is being replaced, it is worth asking the customer about pulley and tensioner condition. On older 3.0GLP engines, worn pulleys and tensioners are a frequent underlying cause of accelerated belt wear. Recommending a pulley and tensioner inspection at belt replacement reduces callbacks and repeat part orders.