# 3801234 Cylinder Head | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta remanufactured cylinder head from the Engine group, listed for a single TAD series application.This unit is supplied on an exchange basis: core deposit 3804234 is charged alongside it and refunded once the old unit is returned, so both numbers appear on the order.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAD532GE EDC4

-   **Engine Family:** TAD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Remanufactured exchange unit
-   Engine group
-   One TAD series application

## 🔌 Function

Closes the top of the cylinders and carries the valves, seats and gas passages that let the engine breathe, rebuilt to factory specification.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant loss with no external leak, or bubbles in the header tank
-   White steam from the exhaust and a sweet smell
-   Compression low on one or more cylinders
-   Oil and coolant mixing into an emulsion
-   Cracks or corrosion pitting on the face at strip-down

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Remanufactured heads are exchange units, so the old head normally has to go back - check its condition is acceptable as a core before ordering
-   Have the block deck checked for flatness and renew single-use head bolts
-   Core deposit 3804234 is charged with this unit and refunded when the old one is returned - order both together

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 7839.57 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Exchange & Reman Units
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 7839.57 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3801234 Cylinder Head | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3801234-cylinder-head-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12