3854079 Connecting Rod | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta connecting rod for the Gi engine models, weighing 0.889 kg and listed for 26 applications. It supersedes part number 856586.

🚤 Compatibility

Full model list at the end of this description.

⚙️ Key Features

• For the Gi models
• Supersedes 856586
• 0.889 kg
• Listed for 26 applications
• 8 used per assembly

🔌 Function

Links the piston to the crankshaft, turning the piston's up and down movement into rotation.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Heavy knock from the bottom end that follows engine speed
• Oil pressure dropping as the big end clearance opens
• Bearing shells wiped or showing copper
• Big end bore out of round or polished on strip-down
• Metal debris in the sump or filter

🛠️ Service Notes

• Connecting rod 3853957 is the lighter V series rod at 0.651 kg with 266 applications - the two are not interchangeable, so order by engine model
• Renew the big end bolts rather than reusing them and tighten to the published figure for your engine
• Keep each rod with its own cap and fit them the original way round

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 3854079 → Supersedes 856586

OEM / Related Numbers

• 856586 earlier number superseded by this part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, 7.4GiPEFS, 7.4GiPBYCCE, 7.4GiPLKDCE, 7.4GiPLKECE, 7.4GiPNCACE, 7.4GiPNCSCE, 7.4GiPNCBCE, 7.4GiPNCMCE, 7.4GiPWTR, 7.4GLIMDM, 7.4GLINCS, 7.4GLPLKD, 7.4GLPLKE, 7.4GLPMDA, 7.4GLPMDM, 7.4GLPNCA, 7.4GLPNCB, 7.4GLPNCM, 7.4GLPNCS, 8.2GLPMDA, 8.2GLPMDM, 7.4GIIHUBCE, 7.4GLIHUB, 7.4GLINCC