# 3801541 Longblock Exch | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta remanufactured long block for the 5.0L/305 cu in. V8 in GL, Gi, Osi, Gxi and V8-270 Gen+ form, with crank sensor and roller lifters, listed in the reman catalogue as fitting 1997 and newer. A Reman long block is a cylinder block assembly with pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder heads, rocker mechanism, oil pan and valve cover, so the fuel, exhaust, cooling and charging hardware is not included. It weighs 330 kg, covers 81 applications on V-series engines and consolidates five earlier numbers, 3801538, 3801537, 3801540, 3801653 and 3801655, which were variously catalogued as a longblock engine, an engine and a powerhead. This unit is supplied on an exchange basis: core deposit 3804541 is charged alongside it and refunded once the old unit is returned, so both numbers appear on the order.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   5.0L/305 cu in. V8 GL, Gi, Osi, Gxi and V8-270 Gen+, fits 1997 and newer
-   With crank sensor and roller lifters
-   Contains block, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder heads, rocker mechanism, oil pan and valve cover
-   330 kg, 81 V-series applications
-   Consolidates five earlier numbers listed as a longblock engine, an engine and a powerhead
-   Also supersedes Volvo part number 3801407

## 🔌 Function

Supplies the block, crankshaft, pistons, camshaft, cylinder heads and rocker gear as one remanufactured assembly, replacing the core of a worn or damaged engine without a full new unit.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Low or uneven compression across the cylinders
-   Oil forced out of the crankcase breather
-   Metallic knock rising with load
-   Low hot oil pressure
-   Coolant and oil mixing

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Because the superseded numbers included a complete engine and a powerhead, confirm which ancillaries you still need before ordering
-   Long block 3801457 is within 500 grams of this one but is the 8.1L/496 package, so order by displacement and never by weight
-   A freight item needing lifting gear and a prepared engine bay, with the core going back once the engine is running again

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3801541 → Supersedes 3801538 → Supersedes 3801408 → Supersedes 3862057 → Supersedes 3857520

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3801537 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801540 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801653 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801655 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801538 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3801408 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3862057 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3857520 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 17467.6 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Exchange & Reman Units
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 17467.60 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3801541 Longblock Exch | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3801541-longblock-exch-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12