Volvo Penta Pivot Housing Mounting Gasket - 3889788
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The Volvo Penta 3889788 is a genuine Volvo Penta OEM pivot housing mounting gasket used on select Volvo Penta sterndrive transom and pivot housing assemblies. This gasket seals the mating surface between the drive-side pivot housing area and the transom assembly where the Volvo Penta parts diagram calls for 3889788. It is normally replaced whenever the drive or pivot housing connection is opened for service, helping maintain a clean, watertight seal at the drive-to-transom interface.
Key Features
- Genuine Volvo Penta factory OEM mounting gasket.
- Volvo Penta part number: 3889788.
- Used at select pivot housing and transom shield mating surfaces.
- Helps seal the drive connection area against water intrusion.
- Intended for sterndrive service where the Volvo Penta diagram specifies this gasket.
- Replaces older Volvo Penta part reference 3883572 where confirmed by serial number and diagram.
- Commonly replaced during drive removal, pivot housing service, bellows service, or transom shield inspection.
Application Compatibility
Common where-used application groups include select Volvo Penta sterndrive and transom assemblies by serial number and diagram location, including:
- SX-A / SX-B / SX-D applications where specified
- DPS-A / DPS-B / DPS-B1 / DPS-D / DPS-D1 applications where specified
- FWD-B1 / FWD-B2 / FWD-D1 / FWD-D2 applications where specified
- DPH / DP-H applications where specified
- DPR applications where specified
- Select Volvo Penta pivot housing and transom shield assemblies using gasket 3889788
Use this gasket only where the Volvo Penta parts diagram specifically calls for 3889788.
Fitment Notice
Confirm fitment by Volvo Penta drive model, drive serial number, transom shield assembly, pivot housing style, and exact parts diagram before ordering. Volvo Penta uses different gaskets, bellows, O-rings, seals, and mounting hardware across SX, DPS, FWD, DPH, and DPR drive families, so drive family alone is not enough to confirm fitment.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this gasket whenever the pivot housing or drive mating surface is separated. It should also be replaced if the old gasket is compressed, torn, swollen, hardened, leaking, or damaged during removal. A reused or poorly seated gasket can allow water intrusion at the transom/pivot housing connection and may lead to repeat service work.
Installation Notes
Clean both mating surfaces fully before installing the new gasket, removing old gasket material, salt buildup, corrosion residue, grease, and debris without gouging the sealing faces. Inspect the pivot housing, transom shield, bolt holes, bellows area, and surrounding hardware before reassembly. Tighten the mounting hardware using the Volvo Penta service manual procedure for the specific drive and transom assembly.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
- 3889788 — Volvo Penta pivot housing mounting gasket
- 3883572 — older Volvo Penta reference; verify by serial number and diagram before substitution
Parts Desk Insight
This gasket is inexpensive compared with the labour involved in pulling and reinstalling a Volvo Penta sterndrive. If the drive is already off for bellows, gimbal, pivot housing, or transom service, replacing the gasket helps avoid leaks caused by a compressed or disturbed original seal.
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