# 3801915 Cylinder Head Reman | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta remanufactured cylinder head from the Engine group, weighing 51.50 kg and listed for 12 applications in the D series. It supersedes part number 3801868. At 51.50 kg it is the lightest remanufactured head in this range, with the 54.88 kg and 55.34 kg heads next up. This unit is supplied on an exchange basis: core deposit 3804915 is charged alongside it and refunded once the old unit is returned, so both numbers appear on the order.

## 🚤 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

-   51.50 kg - the lightest remanufactured head in this range
-   12 listed D series applications
-   Supersedes 3801868
-   Remanufactured exchange unit

## 🔌 Function

Closes the top of the cylinders and carries the valves, seats, guides and ports that control gas flow in and out of the combustion chambers.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant loss with no external leak
-   White smoke and a coolant smell in the exhaust
-   Compression loss on one cylinder
-   Cracks around the valve seats or injector bores found on strip-down
-   Corrosion or pitting in the coolant passages

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Heads 3801889 and 3801890 sit only a few kilos above this one, so check the engine designation before ordering
-   Renew the head gasket set and head bolts, and have the block face checked for flatness
-   Set the valve clearances and injector protrusion to specification once the head is on
-   Core deposit 3804915 is charged with this unit and refunded when the old one is returned - order both together

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3801915 → Supersedes 3801868

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3801868 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 11102.29 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Exchange & Reman Units
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 11102.29 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3801915 Cylinder Head Reman | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3801915-cylinder-head-reman-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19