# 40005485 Thermostat Housing | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta thermostat housing from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.156 kg and listed for 2 applications. At 156 grams this is a light small housing, so confirm the number against your engine rather than judging it by size.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 3.0GXiC-J
-   Volvo Penta 3.0GXi-J

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Cooling System group
-   0.156 kg
-   Listed for 2 applications

## 🔌 Function

Houses the thermostat in the coolant path so it can open and close to regulate engine temperature.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant weeping or crusting at the housing joint
-   Engine slow to warm up or running hot
-   Housing corroded, pitted or furred inside
-   Gasket face pitted or distorted so the joint will not seal
-   Thermostat found sticking in its seat

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Renew the thermostat and its gasket or seal at the same time as the housing
-   Refill and bleed the cooling system, then check the joint again once it is up to temperature

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 335.69 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Cooling System
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 335.69 AUD | In stock |

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/40005485-thermostat-housing-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12