# 8m0180871 Mercury MerCruiser Wear Plate | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

8m0180871 Wear Plate - Key Details

-   **Purpose:** The wear plate is a critical part of the marine engine's cooling system, helping to create a tight seal and efficient water flow.
-   **Location:** It sits beneath the impeller inside the sea water pump housing.
-   **Material:** It is made from high-quality stainless steel, which is resistant to corrosion and saltwater.
-   **Supersedes:** This part number (8M0180871) has replaced an earlier version, 8M2014176.
-   **Application:** It is designed to fit 2000 and newer Mercury/Mercruiser V-6, V-8 (305, 350, & 496 CID) engines that use the brass sea water pump.

## Details

- **Price:** 15.2 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 15.20 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 8m0180871 Mercury MerCruiser Wear Plate | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/8m0180871-mercury-mercruiser-wear-plate-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-05-17