# 3581063 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta LP48 connecting rod from the Engine group, weighing 1.628 kg and listed for 31 applications across TAMD, AD, D, TMD, KAMD and KAD series engines. It supersedes part number 860381.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TAMD, AD, D, TMD, KAMD, KAD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   LP48 specification
-   1.628 kg
-   Supersedes 860381
-   31 applications across six engine series
-   Quantity varies by assembly, most commonly six

## 🔌 Function

Connects the piston to the crankshaft, carrying combustion load into rotation.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Big end bearing failure with debris in the oil
-   Knocking under load
-   Bore out of round or the rod bent when measured
-   Fretting on the bearing shell seats
-   Bolt threads stretched or damaged

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The LP48 designation identifies the rod — confirm it against the engine before ordering
-   Rods are weight-matched within an engine, so check the set balance when fitting one
-   Connecting rod bolts are usually torque-to-yield single-use items

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3581063 → Supersedes 860381 → Supersedes 1542072

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   860381 earlier number superseded by this part
-   1542072 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAMD31L-A, TAMD31M-A, TAMD31P, TAMD31P-A, TAMD31S
-   Volvo Penta KAD44P, KAD44P-B, KAD44P-C
-   Volvo Penta KAMD43P, KAMD43P-A, KAMD43P-B
-   Volvo Penta KAMD44P-B, KAMD44P-C, KAMD44P-A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD41H-A, TAMD41H-B, TAMD41P-A
-   Volvo Penta AD31L-A, AD31P-A
-   Volvo Penta AD41L-A, AD41P-A
-   Volvo Penta D41L-A
-   Volvo Penta KAD300-A
-   Volvo Penta KAD32P
-   Volvo Penta KAD42P-A
-   Volvo Penta KAD43P-A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD300-A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD42P-A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD42WJ-A
-   Volvo Penta TMD31L-A
-   Volvo Penta TMD41L-A

## Details

- **Price:** 2809.55 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 2809.55 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3581063 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3581063-connecting-rod-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06