# 877355 Thermostat Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta thermostat kit opening at 60 degrees C, from the Cooling System group, weighing 0.091 kg and listed for 18 applications. It supersedes 876691, which was catalogued earlier as a thermostat on its own, so the current number brings the thermostat and its kit parts together. The 74 degrees C kit is 877349.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta 2003
-   Volvo Penta 2003R
-   Volvo Penta 2003R SOLAS
-   Volvo Penta 2001AG
-   Volvo Penta 2001B
-   Volvo Penta 2001BG
-   Volvo Penta 2001D
-   Volvo Penta 2003D
-   Volvo Penta 2002AG
-   Volvo Penta 2002B
-   Volvo Penta 2002BG
-   Volvo Penta 2002D
-   Volvo Penta 2003B
-   Volvo Penta 2003B SOLAS
-   Volvo Penta 2003 SOLAS
-   Volvo Penta 2001
-   Volvo Penta 2002
-   Volvo Penta 2001R

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Opens at 60 degrees C
-   0.091 kg
-   Supersedes 876691, catalogued earlier as a thermostat
-   Listed for 18 applications

## 🔌 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 running cool and slow to reach temperature
-   Overheating soon after start-up with a thermostat stuck shut
-   Temperature gauge wandering up and down
-   Thermostat found seized when removed
-   Coolant weeping from the thermostat housing joint

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Check the temperature stamped on the old thermostat before ordering - 877349 is the 74 degrees C kit
-   Renew the housing seal and clean both faces when fitting

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   877355 → Supersedes 876691 → Supersedes 840809

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   876691 earlier number superseded by this part
-   875779 earlier number superseded by this part
-   840809 earlier number superseded by this part

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Crom: 115205
-   Orbitrade: 15779
-   Recmar: REC877355

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 92.9 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Service & Repair Kits
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 92.90 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 877355 Thermostat Kit | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/877355-thermostat-kit-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-10-12