# 3856018 Push Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta push rod from the Engine group, weighing 68 grams and listed for 13 applications across the DPX drive family.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPEFS
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPBYCCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GiPWTR
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GSiPBYCCE
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GSiPEFS
-   Volvo Penta 7.4GSiPWTR
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GSiPBYCCE
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GSiPEFS
-   Volvo Penta 8.2GSiPWTR
-   Volvo Penta DPX415XEFS
-   Volvo Penta DPX385XBYDCE
-   Volvo Penta DPX385XEFS
-   Volvo Penta DPX415XBYDCE

-   **Engine Family:** DPX

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   68 grams
-   13 applications across the DPX drive family

## 🔌 Function

Carries the tappet's motion up to the rocker arm, turning cam lift into valve opening.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Tapping or clatter from the valve gear
-   A cylinder down on power with a valve that is not opening fully
-   Push rod found bent or with a rounded end
-   Ball ends worn, pitted or blued
-   Oil starvation marks at the ends of a hollow rod

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Push rod 3856030 for the GL and Gi engines weighs 77 grams, so only 9 grams separate the two and the order should go by part number and engine designation
-   Roll the rod on a flat surface to check it is straight before refitting, and reset the valve clearances afterwards

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 80.07 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 80.07 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3856018 Push Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3856018-push-rod-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-11