# 983223 Reduction Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta reduction nipple weighing 0.043 kg and listed for 24 applications across DPX drives. It supersedes 3861872, which was catalogued earlier as an adapter, so an older list showing an adapter at that number now points to this reduction nipple.

## 🚤 Compatibility

-   **Engine Family:** DPX

Full model list at the end of this description.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   0.043 kg
-   Supersedes 3861872
-   The superseded number was catalogued earlier as an adapter
-   Listed for 24 applications across DPX drives

## 🔌 Function

Joins two threaded connections of different sizes, stepping a line down from one thread to the other.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Weeping or dripping at either threaded joint
-   Thread corroded, stripped or cross-cut at one end
-   Sealing face bruised or scored so it will not seat
-   Bore restricted by scale or debris, giving poor flow

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   An older list quoting 3861872 as an adapter should be read as this reduction nipple
-   Renew the sealing washers on both threads rather than reusing them

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   983223 → Supersedes 3861872

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   3861872 earlier number superseded by this part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 8.1Gi-BF, 8.1Gi-CF, 8.1Gi-DF, 8.1Gi-EF, 8.1Gi-FF, 8.1GiI-C, 8.1GiI-D, 8.1GiI-E, 8.1GXi-AF, 8.1GXi-BF, 8.1GXi-CF, 8.1GXi-DF, 8.1GXi-EF, 8.1GXiI-A, 8.1GXiI-B, 8.1GXiI-C, 8.1OSi-A, 8.1OSi-AF, 8.1OSi-B, 8.1OSi-BF
-   Volvo Penta DPX375-BF, DPX375-CF
-   Volvo Penta DPX420-CF, DPX420-BF

## Details

- **Price:** 26.42 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Hoses & Pipes
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 26.42 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 983223 Reduction Nipple | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/983223-reduction-nipple-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06