{"product_id":"volvo-penta-gasket-971-804261","title":"Volvo Penta Gasket 971 – 804261","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eVolvo Penta 804261 is a genuine OEM \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"147\"\u003egasket \/ sealing ring gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e used in select older Volvo Penta marine engine applications. Volvo Penta’s public parts catalog identifies it simply as \u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eGasket\u003c\/strong\u003e, while multiple public seller listings describe it more specifically as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"376\"\u003esealing ring gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e. The strongest public fitment trail links it to older \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eAQ, BB, MB, MD, and AQD\u003c\/strong\u003e engine families rather than later sterndrive-only applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eVolvo Penta\u003c\/strong\u003e part number \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e804261\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eOfficial Volvo Penta catalog naming: \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eGasket\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eCommonly described in public listings as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"752\"\u003esealing ring gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eSmall OEM sealing component for select older Volvo Penta marine engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eBest matched by exact \u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"903\"\u003epart number, engine model, and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\"\u003ePublic fitment listings commonly associate Volvo Penta 804261 with older engine applications including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eAQ115A\/B, AQ130\/A\/B\/C\/D, AQ165A, AQ170A\/B\/C, AQD21A, BB115A\/B\/C, BB165A, BB170A\/B\/C, MB20A\/B\/C, and MD21A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because these public fitment lists come from sellers rather than a detailed factory fitment breakdown on the product page, fitment should still be confirmed by the exact engine model and serial number before ordering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003ePlease confirm fitment by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eengine model and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering. Volvo Penta’s parts shop emphasizes identifying the exact engine, shield, or drive when sourcing genuine parts, which is especially important here because the official catalog description is brief. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eReplace this gasket whenever the related component is removed and the existing gasket is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eleaking, flattened, torn, brittle, or no longer sealing correctly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Public sources clearly identify the part and older engine fitment trail, but they do not provide a detailed service interval, so replacement is best tied to inspection condition and service work. This replacement guidance is an inference based on the part’s sealing function. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eInstall only on the correct Volvo Penta application and verify the mating component before ordering. Matching by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003epart number, engine model, serial number, and removed-part comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e is the safest approach for this gasket. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eAlternate \/ Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003e804261\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003ePublic sources reviewed here did not clearly confirm a superseded Volvo Penta replacement number for this exact gasket. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eThe strongest public data on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003e804261\u003c\/strong\u003e is that it is an older Volvo Penta \u003cstrong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003egasket \/ sealing ring gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fitment trail centered on classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eAQ\/BB\/MB\/MD-era engines\u003c\/strong\u003e. For Marisol Marine customers, the cleanest sale is against the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eexact engine model and serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially on older Volvo applications where parts history can vary. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003eShipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564044943396,"sku":"804261","price":10.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/f588c522-59be-4b06-90ac-885232b719b8.png?v=1775601710","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/volvo-penta-gasket-971-804261","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}