Volvo Penta Gimbal Bearing Seal 3883257
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Volvo Penta 3883257 is a genuine OEM seal used in the transom shield / sterndrive assembly. Current references identify it as a seal for the transom shield, and multiple current application references describe it more specifically as the gimbal bearing / drive shaft seal fitted in front of the gimbal bearing in the transom assembly. Current references also show Volvo Penta 3883257 as the active part number in this seal application.
Key Features
- Genuine Volvo Penta OEM part number 3883257.
- Identified in current sources as a transom shield seal / gimbal bearing seal.
- Current replacement-market references describe it as fitted in front of the gimbal bearing in the transom assembly.
- Individual service seal used in sterndrive transom hardware rather than a general engine-side gasket.
Engine Compatibility
Current references point to drive compatibility rather than engine-only fitment. Reviewed sources associate Volvo Penta 3883257 with SX-A, DPS-A, TSK, SX, DPS, and FWD sterndrive / transom applications. Fitment should be confirmed by exact drive model and serial number before ordering.
Serial Number Fitment Notice
Transom and gimbal-bearing seals can vary by sterndrive generation and transom-shield design. Confirm Volvo Penta 3883257 by drive serial number and by matching the original seal location in the correct transom assembly before ordering. Volvo Penta's official parts shop continues to list 3883257 as an active genuine seal.
When This Part Needs Replacement
Replace this seal when the transom assembly is apart for gimbal bearing service, when the original seal is damaged, hardened, leaking, or disturbed during disassembly, or when there are signs of water intrusion or sealing failure around the gimbal-bearing area. Because it sits at the front of the gimbal-bearing location, it is a smart service item during transom-shield and bearing work. This replacement guidance is supported by current references identifying it as the gimbal-bearing / drive shaft seal in that assembly.
Installation Notes
Install only after confirming the exact sterndrive application and inspecting the gimbal bearing and surrounding transom components. Since current references place 3883257 directly in front of the gimbal bearing, it is best replaced with careful attention to sealing surface condition and proper transom-assembly fitment. Match the new seal directly to the removed part before final assembly.
Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers
Current reviewed sources identify 3883257 as the active Volvo Penta number for this seal. No confirmed OEM superseded Volvo Penta number is clearly shown in the reviewed references.
Parts Desk Insight
For transom seals like 3883257, the best buying checkpoint is the exact transom-shield / gimbal-bearing location, not the word “seal” alone. Current references point clearly to sterndrive transom use on SX-A / DPS-A / TSK-family applications, so serial-number confirmation is the cleanest way to avoid ordering the wrong seal.
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