# 3855410 Cylinder Head Gasket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cylinder head gasket from the Engine group, weighing 0.281 kg. It supersedes part number 430259, which was catalogued earlier simply as a gasket.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.281 kg
-   Engine group
-   Supersedes 430259
-   This part it must be ordered by the grade or measured thickness specified for your engine, not by weight

## 🔌 Function

Seals the cylinder head to the block, containing combustion pressure and keeping coolant and oil apart.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant disappearing with nothing on the outside of the engine
-   White exhaust smoke that does not clear as the engine warms
-   Cooling system pressurising quickly or bubbling at idle
-   Creamy, emulsified oil on the dipstick
-   Two neighbouring cylinders both down on compression

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Head gasket 3855409 in the same group weighs 0.091 kg and covers AQ and BB series engines, so confirm which engine you are working on before ordering
-   Have the head checked for flatness and cracks while it is off, and renew the head bolts if the engine calls for single-use ones

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3855410 → Supersedes 430259

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   430259 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 498.47 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Gaskets & Seals
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 498.47 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3855410 Cylinder Head Gasket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3855410-cylinder-head-gasket-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12