# 3853874 Starter Pinion | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta starter pinion from the Starting System group, weighing 0.372 kg and listed for 16 applications. It supersedes part number 855361.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 8.2GLIMDM
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLIMDM
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLPMDM
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GLPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiIMDA
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GiPMDACE
-   Volvo Penta 5.7GLIMDA
-   Volvo Penta 4.3GLMMDA
-   Volvo Penta 4.3GLPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 4.3GSPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 3.0GLMMDA
-   Volvo Penta 3.0GSPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GLPMDA
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GLPMDM

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Supersedes 855361
-   0.372 kg
-   Starting System group
-   Listed for 16 applications

## 🔌 Function

Engages the flywheel ring gear when the starter is energised and transmits the motor's torque to turn the engine over.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Harsh grinding or clattering as the starter engages
-   Starter spins up without turning the engine
-   Pinion teeth chipped, hooked or worn to a point
-   Pinion sticking on its shaft instead of returning cleanly
-   Occasional failure to engage that clears on a second attempt

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Inspect the flywheel ring gear before fitting - a damaged pinion usually means damaged ring gear teeth as well, and the new pinion will fail again if the ring gear is left
-   Clean and lightly lubricate the helical shaft with a grease rated for starters, and keep lubricant off the teeth

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3853874 → Supersedes 855361

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   855361 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 100.56 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Starters & Starting
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 100.56 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3853874 Starter Pinion | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3853874-starter-pinion-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10