3853541 Bearing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta bearing from the Engine group, weighing 0.261 kg and listed for 28 applications across DPX series drives. It supersedes part number 857234, which was catalogued earlier as a main bearing. It is the heavier of the pair with bearing 3853542 at 0.118 kg, which shares the same 28-application list.

🚤 Compatibility

• Engine Family: DPX

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.261 kg
• Engine group
• 28 applications across DPX series
• Supersedes 857234, listed earlier as a main bearing
• Heavier of the pair with bearing 3853542
• 4 used per assembly

🔌 Function

Carries the crankshaft in the block, holding it in position on a film of oil so the journals do not touch the housing.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Deep rumble or knock from low in the engine, worst under load
• Oil pressure low and falling as the engine warms
• Bearing surface scored, or the overlay worn through to the backing
• Bright metal flakes in the oil or the filter
• Crankshaft end float or clearance out of specification

🛠️ Service Notes

• Bearing 3853542 at 0.118 kg carries the same 28 applications and is the other half of the set - check the illustration for which position each takes
• Measure the journals and check for taper before fitting; a knocking bearing usually means the crankshaft needs attention too
• Renew crankshaft seal 3853528 while the engine is stripped this far

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3853541 → Supersedes 857234

OEM / Related Numbers

• 857234 earlier number superseded by this part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 8.2GLIMDM, 7.4GiINCSCE, 7.4GiPLKDCE, 7.4GiPLKECE, 7.4GiPNCACE, 7.4GiPNCSCE, 7.4GiPNCBCE, 7.4GiPNCMCE, 7.4GLIMDM, 7.4GLINCS, 7.4GLPLKD, 7.4GLPLKE, 7.4GLPMDA, 7.4GLPMDM, 7.4GLPNCA, 7.4GLPNCB, 7.4GLPNCM, 7.4GLPNCS, 7.4GSiXNCB, 7.4GSiXNCM, 8.2GLPMDA, 8.2GLPMDM, 8.2GSiXNCB, 7.4GIIHUBCE, 7.4GLIHUB, 7.4GLINCC
• Volvo Penta DPX385XLKE
• Volvo Penta DPX415XLKE