# 3889823 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta nipple for the cooling system, weighing 0.227 kg and listed for 7 applications on D series engines. It is around ten times the weight of the small cooling nipple 3889545 in the same group, so it is a much larger fitting.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D11A-A
-   Volvo Penta D11A-B
-   Volvo Penta D11A-C
-   Volvo Penta D11A-E
-   Volvo Penta D11A-C MP
-   Volvo Penta D11A-D MP
-   Volvo Penta D11A-E MP

-   **Engine Family:** D

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.227 kg, a large fitting compared with nipple 3889545 at 0.0204 kg
-   7 applications on D series engines
-   Cooling system connection

## 🔌 Function

Provides a threaded connection point in the coolant circuit for a hose or pipe to attach to.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant seeping around the thread or the hose tail
-   Hose creeping off or the clamp not pulling up tight
-   Bore restricted by scale or corrosion
-   Thread damaged or the hex rounded off

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Clean and seal the thread as originally sealed, and support the fitting rather than levering on the hose when tightening

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 200.61 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 200.61 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 3889823 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part
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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/3889823-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-10