23862865 Cylinder Head | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta cylinder head from the Engine group, weighing 51.50 kg and listed for 12 D series engine applications. It supersedes 23581564. Head 23862868 covers 18 engines, so check the fitment list.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta D4-175I-G
• Volvo Penta D4-230I-G
• Volvo Penta D4-270I-G
• Volvo Penta D4-320I-G
• Volvo Penta D4-300I-G
• Volvo Penta D4-150A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-230A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-270A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-320A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-300A-G
• Volvo Penta D4-145I-G
• Volvo Penta D4-175 VG

• Engine Family: D
• HP Range: 145-320 HP

⚙️ Key Features

• Cylinder head from the Engine group
• 51.50 kg
• Supersedes 23581564
• Listed for 12 D series engine applications
• Head 23862868 covers a different list of 18 engines - check the fitment before ordering

🔌 Function

Closes the cylinders and carries the valve gear, injectors and coolant passages, sealing combustion pressure against the block through the head gasket.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Coolant loss with white smoke or a sweet smell from the exhaust
• Bubbling or pressurising in the header tank, or oil and coolant mixing
• Overheating that returns quickly after topping up
• Cracking between valve seats or into a coolant passage found on strip-down
• Head face found bowed, corroded or beyond the flatness limit

🛠️ Service Notes

• Confirm the engine designation against both head numbers before ordering - the fitment lists differ
• Renew the head gasket and head bolts, and follow the tightening sequence and angle stages exactly
• Have the block face checked for flatness and establish why the original head failed before fitting

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 23862865 → Supersedes 23581564

OEM / Related Numbers

• 23581564 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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