# 3853157 Push Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta push rod from the Engine group, weighing 59 g and listed for 8 applications. It supersedes part number 841941. Push rod 3853170 in the same group is the lighter of the pair at 40.8 g with 9 applications, and no length is published for either, so the part number is the only safe way to order.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 5.7GLPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiIMDA
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiPHUS
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiPMDACE
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiPNCACE
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GIPNCMCE
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GLIMDA

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   8 applications
-   Supersedes 841941
-   59 g - the heavier of the pair with 3853170
-   No published length - order by part number
-   16 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Transfers cam follower movement up to the rocker arm, opening the valve against its spring.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Ticking or clatter from the valve gear
-   Push rod bent or the ends worn, pitted or cupped
-   Valve clearance opening up between services
-   Rocker arm contact face showing matching wear
-   One cylinder down on compression or misfiring

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Roll the removed rod on a flat surface to check it for bend, and inspect both ends for pick-up
-   Confirm you need this rod and not 3853170 - the two are separated only by weight in the published figures

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3853157 → Supersedes 841941 → Supersedes 835088

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   841941 earlier number superseded by this part
-   835088 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 64.78 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 64.78 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3853157 Push Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3853157-push-rod-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-22