3853209 Core Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta core plug from the Engine group, weighing 0.036 kg and listed for 351 applications across the V family - the second widest fitment of the six core plugs in this run, behind 3852100 with 398. It supersedes part number 835496, which was catalogued earlier as an expansion plug; the two names describe the same item, so an older list calling for 835496 is calling for this plug. Despite the word core in its name this is a fitted component, not a core deposit: it is a plug you buy and install, with no refundable charge and nothing to return. No diameter is published for any of the six core plugs listed here, and the published weights are not a safe guide to plug size, so measure the bore and order by part number.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: V
• HP Range: 200-320 HP

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.036 kg
• 351 applications across the V family
• Supersedes 835496, catalogued earlier as an expansion plug
• Engine group

🔌 Function

Seals one of the core holes left in the casting when the sand core is withdrawn after casting, closing the passage behind it and keeping its fluid in.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• A damp or crusty trail running down the casting from a round plug
• A slow loss of coolant with no hose, gasket or joint leak to be found
• The plug visibly domed, dished or standing proud of its bore
• Corrosion pitting round the rim of the plug, or the plug found loose when it is tapped

🛠️ Service Notes

• Clean the bore back to bare metal and use a sealant suited to the fluid behind the plug, since a plug driven into a corroded bore will weep however well it is fitted
• Drive the plug squarely and to the depth of the one that came out - over-driving it can push it right through into the passage behind
• Old parts lists may still show this as expansion plug 835496 - it is the same plug under Volvo Penta's earlier name

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3853209 → Supersedes 835496

OEM / Related Numbers

• 835496 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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

🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta 5.7GLPMDA, 5.7GSiPWTR, 5.7GSiCPLKD, 5.7GSiI-A, 5.7GSiPBYCCE, 5.7GSiPEFS, 5.7GSiPLKD, 5.7GSiPLKE, 5.7GSPBYC, 5.7GSPEFS, 5.7GSPWTR, 5.7GXi-320-R, 5.7GXiE-320-R, 5.7GXi-A, 5.7GXi-B, 5.7GXi-C, 5.7GXi-CF, 5.7GXiC-320-R, 5.7GXiCE-320-R, 5.7GXiC-J, 5.7GXiC-JF, 5.7GXiCE-JF, 5.7GXiCE-J, 5.7GXiC-P, 5.7GXiCE-P, 5.7GXi-D, 5.7GXi-DF, 5.7GXi-E, 5.7GXi-EF, 5.7GXi-J, 5.7GXi-JF, 5.7GXiE-JF, 5.7GXiE-J, 5.7GXiE-KF, 5.7GXiE-MF, 5.7GXiE-P, 5.7GXi-P, 5.7GXi-F, 5.7GXi-FF, 5.7OSXi-D, 5.7OSXi-DF, 5.7GXi-G, 5.7GXi-GF, 5.7GXi-H, 5.7GXi-HF, 5.7GXiI-A, 5.7GXiI-B, 5.7GXiI-C, 5.7GXiI-D, 5.7GXiI-E, 5.7GXiI-F, 5.7GXiI-G, 5.7GXiI-H, 5.7OSi-300-J, 5.7OSi-300-JF, 5.7OSiE-300-JF, 5.7OSiE-300-J, 5.7OSi-A, 5.7OSi-AF, 5.7OSi-B, 5.7OSi-BF, 5.7OSi-C, 5.7OSi-CF, 5.7OSi-E, 5.7OSi-EF, 5.7OSi-G, 5.7OSi-GF, 5.7OSXi-A, 5.7OSXi-AF, 5.7OSXi-B, 5.7OSXi-BF, 5.7OSXi-C, 5.7OSXi-CF, 5.7OSXi-E, 5.7OSXi-EF, 5.7OSXi-J, 5.7OSXi-JF, 5.7OSXiE-JF, 5.7OSXiE-J, 5.7OSXi-G, 5.7OSXi-GF, 5.0OSi-DF, 5.0OSi-E, 5.0OSi-EF, 5.0OSi-J, 5.0OSi-JF, 5.0OSiE-J, 5.0OSiE-JF, 5.0OSi-F, 5.0OSi-FF, 5.0OSi-G, 5.0OSi-GF, 5.7Gi-300-J, 5.7Gi-300-JF, 5.7GiE-300-JF, 5.7GiE-300-J, 5.7GiE-300-N, 5.7Gi-300-N, 5.7GiCE-300-MF, 5.7GiE-300-P, 5.7Gi-300-P, 5.7Gi-300-R, 5.7GiE-300-R, 5.7Gi-A, 5.7Gi-B, 5.7Gi-BF, 5.7Gi-C, 5.7Gi-CF, 5.7GiC-300-J, 5.7GiCE-300-J, 5.7GiCE-300-JF, 5.7GiC-300-JF, 5.7GiC-300-P, 5.7Gi-D, 5.7Gi-DF, 5.7Gi-E, 5.7Gi-EF, 5.7GXiE-N, 5.7GXi-N, 5.7GiE-300-KF, 5.7OSi-D, 5.7OSi-DF, 5.7Gi-F, 5.7Gi-FF, 5.7Gi-G, 5.7Gi-GF, 5.7GiI-A, 5.7GiI-B, 5.7GiI-C, 5.7GiI-D, 5.7GiI-E, 5.7GiI-F, 5.7GiI-G, 5.7GLPNCS, 5.7GiPLKDCE, 5.7GiPLKECE, 5.7GiIMDA, 5.7GiINCCCE, 5.7GiPHUS, 5.7GiPMDA, 5.7GiPMDACE, 5.7GiPNCACE, 5.7GiPNCSCE, 5.7GiPNCBCE, 5.7GIPNCMCE, 5.7GL-A, 5.7GL-B, 5.7GL-C, 5.7GL-D, 5.7GL-E, 5.7GLIMDA, 5.7GLiPLKDCE, 5.7GSPLKD, 5.7GSPLKE, 5.7GLPLKR, 5.7GLPLKA, 5.7GLPLKD, 5.7GLPLKE, 5.7GiCE-300-P, 5.7GiC-300-R, 5.7GiCE-300-R, 4.3OSi-GF, 4.3OSi-J, 4.3OSi-JF, 5.0GiC-225-S, 5.0GiCE-225-S, 5.0GiC-J, 5.0GiPBYCCE, 5.0GiPEFS, 5.0GiPWTR, 5.0GL-A, 5.0GL-B, 5.0GL-C, 5.0GXiCE-JF, 5.0GXiCE-J, 5.0GXiC-JF, 5.0GXiCE-MF, 5.0GXiC-P, 5.0GXiCE-P, 5.0GXi-D, 5.0GXi-DF, 5.0GXi-E, 5.0GXi-EF, 5.0GXi-J, 5.0GXi-JF, 5.0GXiE-JF, 5.0GXiE-J, 5.0OSi-C, 5.0OSi-CF, 5.0OSi-D, 5.0GL-D, 5.0GL-E, 5.0GL-F, 5.0GL-FF, 5.0GL-HF, 5.0GL-J, 5.0GL-JF, 5.0GLPBYC, 5.0GLPEFS, 5.0GLPWTR, 5.0GXi-270-R, 5.0GXiE-270-R, 5.0GXi-A, 5.0GXi-B, 5.0GXi-BF, 5.0GXi-C, 5.0GXi-CF, 5.0GXiC-270-R, 5.0GXiCE-270-R, 5.0GXiC-J, 5.0GL-H, 5.0GXiE-KF, 5.0GXiE-MF, 5.0GXi-N, 5.0GXiE-P, 5.0GXi-P, 5.0GXi-F, 5.0GXi-FF, 5.0GXi-G, 5.0GXi-GF, 5.0OSi-BF, 5.0OSi-B, 4.3Gi-200-R, 4.3GIJBYA, 4.3GIPBYCCE, 4.3GIPEFS, 4.3GIPLKDCE, 4.3GIPLKECE, 4.3GIPNCACE, 4.3GIPNCMCE, 4.3GIPNCSCE, 4.3GIPNCBCE, 4.3GIPWTRCE, 4.3GiJWTR, 4.3GL-A, 4.3GL-B, 4.3GL-C, 4.3GL-D, 4.3GL-E, 4.3GL-EF, 4.3GL-G, 4.3GL-GF, 4.3GL-J, 4.3GL-JF, 4.3GLMMDA, 4.3GLPMDA, 4.3GL-P, 4.3GLPBYC, 4.3GLPEFS, 4.3GLPLKD, 4.3GLPLKE, 4.3GLPNCA, 4.3GLPNCS, 4.3GLPNCB, 4.3GLPWTR, 4.3GSPBYC, 4.3GSJBYA, 4.3GSJLKD, 4.3GSPLKD, 4.3GSPLKE, 4.3GSPNCA, 4.3GSPNCM, 4.3GSPNCS, 4.3GSPNCB, 4.3GSJNCC, 4.3GSJNCS, 4.3GSPMDA, 4.3GSPWTR, 4.3GSJWTR, 4.3GXi-225-R, 4.3GXiE-225-R, 4.3GXi-A, 4.3GXi-B, 4.3GXi-BF, 4.3GXi-C, 4.3GXi-CF, 4.3GXi-D, 4.3GXi-DF, 4.3GXi-E, 4.3GXi-EF, 4.3GXiE-M, 4.3GXi-P, 4.3GXiE-P, 4.3GXi-Q, 4.3GXiE-Q, 4.3GXi-F, 4.3GXi-FF, 4.3GXi-G, 4.3GXi-GF, 4.3GXi-J, 4.3GXi-JF, 4.3OSi-BF, 4.3OSi-B, 4.3OSi-C, 4.3OSi-CF, 4.3OSi-D, 4.3OSi-DF, 4.3OSi-E, 4.3OSi-EF, 4.3OSi-F, 4.3OSi-FF, 4.3OSi-G, 3.0GLM-A, 3.0GLM-B, 3.0GLM-C, 3.0GLP-A, 3.0GLP-B, 3.0GLP-C, 3.0GLP-D, 3.0GLP-E, 3.0GLP-J, 3.0GLP-N, 3.0GSM-A, 3.0GSM-B, 3.0GSM-C, 3.0GSP-A, 3.0GSP-B, 3.0GSP-C, 3.0GXiC-J, 3.0GXi-J
• Volvo Penta V8-270-C-B, V8-270-CE-B, V8-300-A, V8-300-E-A, V8-300-B, V8-300-E-B, V8-300-C-A, V8-300-CE-A, V8-300-C-B, V8-320-C-B, V8-320-CE-B, V8-300-CE-B, V8-320-A, V8-320-E-A, V8-320-B, V8-320-E-B, V8-320-C-A, V8-320-CE-A, V8-225-C-A, V8-225-CE-A, V8-225-C-B, V8-225-CE-B, V8-270-A, V8-270-E-A, V8-270-B, V8-270-E-B, V8-270-C-A, V8-270-CE-A
• Volvo Penta V6-200-A, V6-225-A, V6-225-E-A