# 838649 Valve Cover | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta valve cover from the Engine group, weighing 1.134 kg and listed for 32 applications across TAMD, AD, D, TMD, KAD and KAMD series engines. It closes the top of the cylinder head over the rocker gear.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TAMD, AD, D, TMD, KAD, KAMD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   1.134 kg
-   32 applications across TAMD, AD, D, TMD, KAD and KAMD engines
-   Covers the rocker gear on the cylinder head

## 🔌 Function

Seals the top of the cylinder head, keeping oil in and dirt out while containing the crankcase breather flow from the valve gear.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Oil seeping down the side of the cylinder head
-   Oily film and dirt collecting on the engine top
-   Sealing face distorted or dented, so the gasket will not seal
-   Cracks or stripped threads around the fixing studs
-   Breather connection loose or blocked

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Always fit a new cover gasket — 838653 at 0.075 kg and 838652 at 0.068 kg are the gaskets listed in this group
-   Check the cover sealing flange on a flat surface and dress out any distortion before fitting

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAMD41B, TAMD41D, TAMD41H-A, TAMD41H-B, TAMD41P-A, TAMD41P, TAMD41A
-   Volvo Penta AD41B, AD41D, AD41L-A, AD41P-A, AD41A, AD41BJ
-   Volvo Penta TMD41A, TMD41B, TMD41D, TMD41L-A
-   Volvo Penta D41B, D41D, D41L-A
-   Volvo Penta KAD42A, KAD42B, KAD42P-A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD42A, KAMD42B, KAMD42P-A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD43P, KAMD43P-A, KAMD43P-B
-   Volvo Penta TAMD42WJ-A, TAMD42B
-   Volvo Penta KAD43P-A

## Details

- **Price:** 293.16 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Engine Components
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 293.16 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 838649 Valve Cover | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/838649-valve-cover-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-19