# 873173 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta nipple for 3856830, from the Marine Propulsion group, weighing 0.104 kg and listed for six applications across the TMD, MS and MD series. The other nipple listed for 3856830 is 873317, on the same six-application fitment; no thread size or length is published for either, so order by part number and by the position in the assembly.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TMD22A
-   Volvo Penta 120S-D
-   Volvo Penta 120S-E
-   Volvo Penta MS2B-A
-   Volvo Penta MD22
-   Volvo Penta MD22A

-   **Engine Family:** TMD, MS, MD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   For 3856830
-   0.104 kg
-   Six applications across TMD, MS and MD
-   The other nipple for 3856830 is 873317

## 🔌 Function

Forms the threaded connection into the housing, giving the line a face to seal against.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Weeping or dripping at the threaded joint
-   Threads damaged, crossed or corroded
-   Nipple seized in the housing
-   Sealing face scored or pitted
-   Bore blocked or restricted by debris

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Nipple 873317 is also listed for 3856830 - confirm which position you are replacing
-   Clean the threads and use fresh sealant when refitting

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 141.87 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 141.87 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 873173 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/873173-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06