# 3855980 Rocker Arm | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta rocker arm for the GL and Gi engines, from the Engine group, weighing 0.158 kg and listed for 13 applications. It supersedes part number 3853520.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiINCCCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPEFS
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPBYCCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPLKDCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPLKECE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPNCSCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPNCBCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPWTR
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLPLKD
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLPLKE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLPNCB
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLPNCS
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GLINCC

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   For the GL and Gi engines
-   0.158 kg
-   Supersedes 3853520
-   13 applications
-   16 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Reverses the pushrod's motion to press the valve open against its spring, then follows it back onto the seat.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Ticking or tapping from the top of the engine
-   Pad or tip worn, pitted or scuffed
-   Bore or trunnion worn so the arm rocks sideways
-   Adjuster thread damaged or seized
-   Valve clearances drifting out of adjustment between services

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Listed for the GL and Gi engines, so confirm the engine designation before ordering
-   Check pushrod 3856030, also listed for the GL and Gi engines, for matching wear at the same time
-   Reset the valve clearances after fitting

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   3855980 → Supersedes 3853520 → Supersedes 857190

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3853520 earlier number superseded by this part
-   857190 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 78.41 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 78.41 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3855980 Rocker Arm | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3855980-rocker-arm-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-22