# 873221 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta nipple from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.104 kg and listed for 28 applications across the TAMD, AD, D, KAD and KAMD series. It supersedes 872356, catalogued earlier as a ball joint, so what was listed as a jointed fitting is now catalogued as a nipple - confirm the shape the job actually needs. Nipples 873173 and 873317 in this run are Marine Propulsion parts for 3856830 and are not alternatives.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** TAMD, AD, D, KAD, KAMD

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.104 kg
-   28 applications across TAMD, AD, D, KAD and KAMD
-   Supersedes 872356, catalogued earlier as a ball joint
-   Cooling System group

## 🔌 Function

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

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Coolant 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 scale

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   The number it replaces was catalogued as a ball joint - check the shape of the fitting you are replacing
-   Clean the threads and use fresh sealant when refitting, then pressure test the cooling system

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   873221 → Supersedes 872356 → Supersedes 872352

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   872356 earlier number superseded by this part
-   872352 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

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

## 🔎 Full Model Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta AD31B, AD31D-A, AD31L-A, AD31P-A, AD31XD
-   Volvo Penta AD41B, AD41D, AD41L-A, AD41P-A, AD41BJ
-   Volvo Penta KAD44P, KAD44P-B, KAD44P-C
-   Volvo Penta KAMD43P, KAMD43P-A, KAMD43P-B
-   Volvo Penta KAMD44P-B, KAMD44P-C, KAMD44P-A
-   Volvo Penta D41B, D41D
-   Volvo Penta KAD43P-B, KAD43P-A
-   Volvo Penta KAD300-A
-   Volvo Penta KAD32P
-   Volvo Penta KAD42P-A
-   Volvo Penta KAMD300-A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD42WJ-A

## Details

- **Price:** 86.01 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 86.01 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 873221 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/873221-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12