# 3808523 Piston Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta piston kit in standard size for the starboard bank, from the Engine group, weighing 1.871 kg and listed for 66 applications.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Standard size
-   Starboard bank
-   1.871 kg
-   66 applications
-   4 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Supplies a standard-size piston assembly for one cylinder, restoring compression and bore sealing.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Blue smoke and rising oil consumption
-   Compression low on one cylinder
-   Crankcase pressure blowing oil out of the breather
-   Piston slap audible when cold
-   Scuffing, cracked ring lands or a burnt crown found on strip-down

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Standard size and handed to the starboard bank — the port kit is 3808525, only 9 grams lighter, so weight is no guide
-   Measure the bore and confirm it is still standard before ordering
-   Check the bore for wear and glaze, and fit the kit as supplied rather than mixing old and new components

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 8.1GiC-J, 8.1GiC-JF, 8.1GiCE-JF, 8.1GiCE-J, 8.1GiCE-M, 8.1GiCE-P, 8.1GiC-Q, 8.1GiCE-Q, 8.1Gi-E, 8.1Gi-EF, 8.1GiE-JF, 8.1GiE-J, 8.1GiE-KF, 8.1GiE-K, 8.1GiE-M, 8.1GiE-MF, 8.1GiE-P, 8.1Gi-F, 8.1Gi-FF, 8.1Gi-G, 8.1Gi-GF, 8.1Gi-H, 8.1Gi-HF, 8.1GiI-E, 8.1GiI-F, 8.1GiI-G, 8.1GiI-H, 8.1Gi-J, 8.1Gi-JF, 8.1GXi-D, 8.1GXi-DF, 8.1GXi-E, 8.1GXi-EF, 8.1GXiE-JF, 8.1GXiE-J, 8.1GXiE-K, 8.1GXiE-KF, 8.1GXiE-M, 8.1GXiE-P, 8.1GXi-F, 8.1GXi-FF, 8.1GXi-G, 8.1GXi-GF, 8.1GXiI-D, 8.1GXiI-E, 8.1GXiI-F, 8.1GXiI-G, 8.1GXi-J, 8.1GXi-JF, 8.1IPSCE-JF, 8.1IPSCE-MF, 8.1IPSCE-P, 8.1IPSCE-Q, 8.1IPSE-JF, 8.1OSi-A, 8.1OSi-AF, 8.1OSi-B, 8.1OSi-BF, 8.1OSi-C, 8.1OSi-CF, 8.1OSi-D, 8.1OSi-DF, 8.1OSi-J, 8.1OSi-JF, 8.1OSiE-JF, 8.1OSiE-J

## Details

- **Price:** 598.17 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Service & Repair Kits
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 598.17 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3808523 Piston Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3808523-piston-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-01