{"product_id":"volvo-905","title":"Volvo Penta Exhaust Bellows Kit 3888916","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolvo Penta 3888916 is a genuine OEM exhaust bellows kit used in Volvo Penta sterndrive service. Current public Volvo Penta parts sources consistently identify this number as an \u003cstrong\u003eexhaust bellows kit\u003c\/strong\u003e that includes the bellows and clamps needed for the exhaust connection in the gimbal ring and pivot housing assembly. The strongest public fitment trail places it with later \u003cstrong\u003eSX, DPS, and FWD\u003c\/strong\u003e sterndrive families, making it the correct OEM replacement where part number 3888916 is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Volvo Penta OEM exhaust bellows kit, part number \u003cstrong\u003e3888916\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent public listings state the kit includes the \u003cstrong\u003ebellows and clamps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublic Volvo Penta reseller references place it at \u003cstrong\u003ediagram reference number 22\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal ring and pivot housing\u003c\/strong\u003e schematic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent fitment coverage centers on Volvo Penta \u003cstrong\u003eSX-A, DPS-A and newer stern drives, plus FWD sterndrive models\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroader current fitment sources also associate it with \u003cstrong\u003eDPS-A, DPS-B, DPS-D, FWD-B\/FWD-D, SX-A, and SX-D\u003c\/strong\u003e drive families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest supportable fitment trail for Volvo Penta 3888916 is by \u003cstrong\u003edrive family\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than by a single engine model. Current public references consistently associate this exhaust bellows kit with Volvo Penta sterndrives including \u003cstrong\u003eSX-A, SX-D, DPS-A, DPS-B, DPS-D, FWD-B1, FWD-B2, FWD-D1, and FWD-D2\u003c\/strong\u003e family applications, with multiple listings summarizing it as fitting \u003cstrong\u003eSX-A, DPS-A and newer stern drives, and FWD models\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because exhaust bellows fitment follows the sterndrive and transom assembly rather than engine size alone, the safest fitment standard is the exact Volvo Penta serial-number-based drive diagram for the unit being serviced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment can vary by drive family, transom assembly version, and serial-number range. Confirm Volvo Penta part number \u003cstrong\u003e3888916\u003c\/strong\u003e against the exact drive serial number and the correct Volvo Penta gimbal ring \/ pivot housing breakdown before ordering, especially on sterndrive applications where similar bellows kits can look close but fit different housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this exhaust bellows kit when the existing bellows shows cracking, splitting, stiffness, clamp-area damage, leakage, or age-related deterioration. It is also a smart replacement during adjacent sterndrive or transom-service work when the exhaust connection is already open and the existing bellows has visible wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch this kit to the exact Volvo Penta drive before installation. Current public references place it in the \u003cstrong\u003egimbal ring and pivot housing\u003c\/strong\u003e assembly and identify it as an \u003cstrong\u003eexhaust bellows kit with clamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, so confirming both the part number and exact drive diagram position is the safest cross-check before ordering or reassembly. Inspect the related bellows seating surfaces and clamp condition at the same time to help avoid repeat exhaust or water-intrusion issues after service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent public cross-reference sources associate Volvo Penta \u003cstrong\u003e3888916\u003c\/strong\u003e with related aftermarket numbers \u003cstrong\u003e18-1076\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eREC3888916\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCEF500536K\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use \u003cstrong\u003e3888916\u003c\/strong\u003e as the primary Volvo Penta ordering number for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhaust bellows are one of those parts that are much cheaper to replace while the drive is already apart than after they start leaking or deteriorating further. Matching the exact Volvo Penta drive family first is usually much safer than ordering by bellows appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564037734436,"sku":"3888916","price":83.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/c907f206-8d78-4cab-accb-efbcc883f955.png?v=1776452616","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-905","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}