C3938655 (3938655) is a genuine Cummins Accessory Drive Cover Gasket, a specialized sealing washer for engine gear housing side covers. Made of metal-rubber composite (non-asbestos) with precision stamping, it seals the interface between the accessory drive (vacuum pump, power steering pump, air compressor) mounting surface and gear housing cover, preventing oil leakage and dust ingress. It is a core wear part for side cover sealing in Cummins B/C series engines.
Technical Parameters
Part Number: C3938655 (shortened to 3938655)
Type: Accessory Drive Cover Gasket / Vacuum Pump Mounting Gasket
Material: Non-asbestos Metal-rubber Composite (oil-resistant, high-temperature resistant, anti-aging)
Structure: Irregular quadrilateral/diamond shape with 2 bolt holes, central sealing area
Dimensions: Approx. 116mm × 84mm × 1.2mm (standard thickness)
Cross Reference: 3929751, 3008400, 3931608 (interchangeable)
Operating Media: Engine oil, diesel fuel
Operating Temperature: -30℃ to +180℃
Standard: Cummins OEM Assembly Specification
Application
Applicable Engines: Cummins 4BT3.9, 6BT5.9, 6CT8.3, ISB5.9, QSB5.9, QSM11 series diesel engines.
Equipment:
- Commercial Vehicles: Dongfeng Tianlong, Tianjin, 153, Dodge Ram (1989-2002) 5.9L diesel
- Construction Machinery: Komatsu, Sany, XCMG, Hyundai excavators/loaders/rollers
- Industrial: Cummins generator sets, forklifts, air compressors
- Marine: Small marine diesel engines
Mounting Location
- Engine Gear Housing Side (accessory drive cover/vacuum pump mounting face)
- Matching seal for C4942479 Cover (same position assembly)
- Seal for vacuum pump, power steering pump, air compressor to gear housing interface
Common Faults & Troubleshooting
Oil Leakage (Most Common)
- Causes: Gasket aging/hardening, compression set, installation damage, loose bolts
- Symptoms: Oil seepage around cover, dirt buildup, abnormal oil level drop, gear housing side leakage
- Solution: Replace with genuine C3938655 gasket; thoroughly clean mating surfaces (no oil/burrs); torque bolts to 18-22N·m crosswise evenly, avoid over-tightening single point
Gasket Breakage/Tearing
- Causes: Rough installation, tool scratches, uneven mating surface, long-term vibration tearing
- Symptoms: Gasket fracture, gaps, seal failure, rapid leakage
- Solution: Replace with new gasket; check mounting surface flatness (repair impact damage); align carefully during installation, avoid stretching/twisting
Recurrent Seal Failure
- Causes: Inferior non-genuine gasket, poor oil resistance, installation debris, uneven bolt torque
- Symptoms: Short-term re-leakage after replacement, oil seepage at gasket edges
- Solution: Use genuine C3938655 gasket; strictly clean assembly surfaces; fasten step-by-step per standard torque; never reuse old gaskets