# 23552686 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta nipple from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.025 kg and listed for 11 applications across D series engines and DPI drives.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-300A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-340A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380A-G
-   Volvo Penta DPI-A
-   Volvo Penta D6-400A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-150A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-230A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-270A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-320A-G
-   Volvo Penta D4-300A-G

-   **Engine Family:** D, DPI
-   **HP Range:** 150-440 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Nipple from the Marine Propulsion group
-   0.025 kg
-   Listed for 11 applications across D series engines and DPI drives
-   The heavier of the pair with nipple 23552685 at 0.020 kg
-   3 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Provides the threaded connection point where a hose, pipe or grease fitting joins the drive housing, carrying fluid across the joint.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Fluid seeping from the joint at the nipple
-   Corrosion or salt crust building around the threads
-   Nipple turning in its bore instead of holding tight
-   Threads found stretched, stripped or cross-cut on removal

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Nipple 23552685 is the other size in the same listing and only 5 grams lighter, so order by part number rather than by description
-   Renew the sealing washer or O-ring on the joint at the same time

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 32.23 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 32.23 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 23552686 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/23552686-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-22