# 853885 Gasket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta gasket from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.001 kg and listed for 42 applications across the MD, MB, AQ, BB, B and AQD families. It supersedes 804270, which is the number to match it against on an older parts list.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Supersedes 804270
-   0.001 kg
-   42 applications across the MD, MB, AQ, BB, B and AQD families

## 🔌 Function

Seals the joint between two machined faces, filling the surface irregularities so oil, water or gas cannot escape past the flange.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Seepage or a wet film along the joint line
-   Gasket found blown, crushed or torn on removal
-   Fasteners around the joint found slack after running
-   Staining or salt trails leading back to the flange

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Order against the superseded number 804270 where your parts list is an older one
-   Clean both faces back to bare metal and check them for flatness before fitting, and tighten evenly to the manual figure

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   853885 → Supersedes 804270

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   804270 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 9.79 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Gaskets & Seals
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 9.79 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 853885 Gasket | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/853885-gasket-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06