# 23862865 Cylinder Head | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cylinder head from the Engine group, weighing 51.50 kg and listed for 12 D series engine applications. It supersedes 23581564. Head 23862868 covers 18 engines, so check the fitment list.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D4-175I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-230I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-270I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-320I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-300I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-150A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-230A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-270A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-320A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-300A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-145I-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-175 VG

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** 145-320 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Cylinder head from the Engine group
-   51.50 kg
-   Supersedes 23581564
-   Listed for 12 D series engine applications
-   Head 23862868 covers a different list of 18 engines - check the fitment before ordering

## 🔌 Function

Closes the cylinders and carries the valve gear, injectors and coolant passages, sealing combustion pressure against the block through the head gasket.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant loss with white smoke or a sweet smell from the exhaust
-   Bubbling or pressurising in the header tank, or oil and coolant mixing
-   Overheating that returns quickly after topping up
-   Cracking between valve seats or into a coolant passage found on strip-down
-   Head face found bowed, corroded or beyond the flatness limit

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Confirm the engine designation against both head numbers before ordering - the fitment lists differ
-   Renew the head gasket and head bolts, and follow the tightening sequence and angle stages exactly
-   Have the block face checked for flatness and establish why the original head failed before fitting

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   23862865 → Supersedes 23581564

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   23581564 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 13106.62 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 13106.62 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 23862865 Cylinder Head | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23862865-cylinder-head-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19