# 943988 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta nipple weighing 0.108 kg and covering 5 applications on TAMD series engines. The short fitment list makes it a specific number - no thread or size is published, so match it against the fitting you removed.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TAMD162B
-   Volvo Penta TAMD163P-A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD165A
-   Volvo Penta TAMD165C
-   Volvo Penta TAMD165P

-   **Engine Family:** TAMD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.108 kg
-   5 applications on TAMD engines
-   Short, specific fitment list
-   2 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Provides a threaded connection point where a line joins a housing or another fitting, sealing the joint as it is drawn up.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Weeping or a wet film at the threaded joint
-   Thread or sealing seat damaged from previous overtightening
-   Corrosion or scale built up around the fitting
-   Fitting turning in its port when the line is moved

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Compare against the fitting you removed - no thread size is published for this number
-   Renew the sealing washer at the joint instead of tightening the nipple further

## 📦 Condition

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

## Details

- **Price:** 57.95 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 57.95 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 943988 Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/943988-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06