# 877349 Thermostat Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta thermostat kit opening at 74 degrees C, from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.075 kg and listed for 4 applications across the MD series. It supersedes 875784. The 60 degrees C kit for this system is 877355, so the opening temperature is what separates the two.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta MD11C
-   Volvo Penta MD11D
-   Volvo Penta MD17C
-   Volvo Penta MD17D

-   **Engine Family:** MD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Opens at 74 degrees C
-   0.075 kg
-   Supersedes 875784
-   Listed for 4 applications across MD engines

## 🔌 Function

Holds the coolant in the engine until it reaches its opening temperature, then opens to let it circulate and hold the engine at its working heat.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Engine slow to warm up, or never reaching normal temperature
-   Overheating shortly after start-up where the thermostat has stuck shut
-   Temperature gauge swinging up and down
-   Cabin or circuit heat inconsistent
-   Thermostat found stuck open or closed when removed

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the opening temperature stamped on the old thermostat - 877355 is the 60 degrees C alternative
-   Renew the sealing ring and check the housing face when the thermostat is changed

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   877349 → Supersedes 875784

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   875784 earlier number superseded by this part

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Crom: 115207
-   Orbitrade: ORB15784
-   Recmar: REC877349

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 127.24 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Service & Repair Kits
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 127.24 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 877349 Thermostat Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/877349-thermostat-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-08-31