# 828716A2 Mercury MerCruiser Cap Assembly Cowl | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine Quicksilver Cowl Cap Assembly - Part Number: 828716A2

  

A genuine Quicksilver cowl cap assembly with seals for selected Mercury and MerCruiser marine applications. This cap assembly is used in the cowl or cover access point where a sealed cap is required to close and protect the service opening.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM cowl cap assembly

• Correct Mercury part number 828716A2

• Includes cap and seal arrangement where supplied

• Replaces earlier 828716A1 cap assembly reference

• Used on Mercury / MerCruiser cowl cover applications where 828716A2 is specified

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 828716A2 → Supersedes 828716A1

• 828716A1 earlier OEM cowl cap assembly reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 828716A2

• 828716A1

• 828716

• 8283511 related replacement reference

• 828352 related replacement reference

• 101421 related replacement reference

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• No aftermarket equivalent

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Mercury and MerCruiser cowl / cover cap assembly applications

  

Typically suits:

  

• Engine / cowl applications:

• Mercury outboard cowl cap applications where 828716A2 is specified

• Mercury marine engine cover assemblies using cowl cap 828716A2

• MerCruiser marine cowl / cover service-cap applications where 828716A2 is specified

• Mercury / MerCruiser assemblies replacing cap 828716A1 with 828716A2

• Mercury / MerCruiser marine engine cowl access cap applications using cap assembly 828716A2

  

• Engine Type: Mercury / MerCruiser marine applications where specified

• System Type: Cowl cap assembly / sealed cover access cap

  

🔌 Function

  

The cowl cap closes and seals the specified cover opening, helping prevent water, dust and debris from entering the protected area.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Cap cracked, missing or loose

• Seal hardened, split or flattened

• Water or debris entering the cowl opening

• Cap no longer locks or seats correctly

• Rattle or movement from the cap area

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 40.2 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 40.20 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 828716A2 Mercury MerCruiser Cap Assembly Cowl | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/828716a2-mercury-mercruiser-cap-assembly-cowl-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-07-18