# 3853208 Cap Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cap plug from the Engine group, weighing 6.8 g and listed for 98 applications across the V series. It supersedes part number 856230, catalogued earlier simply as a plug. This is a genuine plug that closes a machined opening in the engine.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** V
-   **HP Range:** 200-225 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   98 applications across the V series
-   Supersedes 856230, catalogued earlier as a plug
-   6.8 g
-   Engine group
-   Quantity varies by assembly, most commonly three

## 🔌 Function

Seals off a drilling or machined opening in the casting, keeping oil or coolant in the passage where it belongs.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Oil or coolant weeping from the plug
-   Plug loose, corroded or pushed out of its bore
-   Drive recess damaged so the plug cannot be turned
-   Staining or a trail below the plug location

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Clean the bore or thread and fit with the sealing compound the joint calls for
-   Renew rather than reseat a plug that has moved once

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3853208 → Supersedes 856230

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   856230 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 5.7GLPMDA, 5.7GSiCPLKD, 5.7GSiPLKD, 5.7GSiPLKE, 5.7GLPNCS, 5.7GiPLKDCE, 5.7GiPLKECE, 5.7GiIMDA, 5.7GiINCCCE, 5.7GiPHUS, 5.7GiPMDA, 5.7GiPMDACE, 5.7GiPNCACE, 5.7GiPNCSCE, 5.7GiPNCBCE, 5.7GIPNCMCE, 5.7GLIMDA, 5.7GLiPLKDCE, 5.7GSPLKD, 5.7GSPLKE, 5.7GLPLKR, 5.7GLPLKA, 5.7GLPLKD, 5.7GLPLKE, 4.3OSi-GF, 4.3OSi-J, 4.3OSi-JF, 4.3Gi-200-R, 4.3GIPLKDCE, 4.3GIPLKECE, 4.3GIPNCACE, 4.3GIPNCMCE, 4.3GIPNCSCE, 4.3GIPNCBCE, 4.3GL-A, 4.3GL-B, 4.3GL-C, 4.3GL-D, 4.3GL-E, 4.3GL-EF, 4.3GL-G, 4.3GL-GF, 4.3GL-J, 4.3GL-JF, 4.3GLMMDA, 4.3GLPMDA, 4.3GL-P, 4.3GLPLKD, 4.3GLPLKE, 4.3GLPNCA, 4.3GLPNCS, 4.3GLPNCB, 4.3GSJLKD, 4.3GSPLKD, 4.3GSPLKE, 4.3GSPNCA, 4.3GSPNCM, 4.3GSPNCS, 4.3GSPNCB, 4.3GSJNCC, 4.3GSJNCS, 4.3GSPMDA, 4.3GXi-225-R, 4.3GXiE-225-R, 4.3GXi-A, 4.3GXi-B, 4.3GXi-BF, 4.3GXi-C, 4.3GXi-CF, 4.3GXi-D, 4.3GXi-DF, 4.3GXi-E, 4.3GXi-EF, 4.3GXiE-M, 4.3GXi-P, 4.3GXiE-P, 4.3GXi-Q, 4.3GXiE-Q, 4.3GXi-F, 4.3GXi-FF, 4.3GXi-G, 4.3GXi-GF, 4.3GXi-J, 4.3GXi-JF, 4.3OSi-BF, 4.3OSi-B, 4.3OSi-C, 4.3OSi-CF, 4.3OSi-D, 4.3OSi-DF, 4.3OSi-E, 4.3OSi-EF, 4.3OSi-F, 4.3OSi-FF, 4.3OSi-G
-   Volvo Penta V6-200-A, V6-225-A, V6-225-E-A

## Details

- **Price:** 12.46 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 12.46 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3853208 Cap Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3853208-cap-plug-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12