{"product_id":"21203185-plug-genuine-volvo-penta","title":"21203185 Plug | Genuine Volvo Penta Part","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Genuine Volvo Penta threaded plug used in the exhaust-manifold or water-jacket service opening on selected 8.1-litre and V8 petrol marine engines. Any service replacement must preserve the original thread and sealing specification.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🚤 Compatibility\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Engine Family:\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  V\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   HP Range:\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  350-430 HP\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Full model list at the end of this description.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta exhaust-system plug\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Used in selected 8.1L and V8 petrol engine exhaust assemblies\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Closes a drain or service opening in the water-jacketed manifold\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Corrosion-resistant marine specification\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Engine type: Volvo Penta petrol V8 \/ 8.1-litre marine engine\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  4 used per assembly\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Closes and seals the exhaust-manifold water-jacket service or drain opening.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Coolant or seawater leakage around the component\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Restricted flow, corrosion scale or internal blockage\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Pressure loss, aeration or repeated overheating alarms\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Visible pitting, cracking or damaged sealing surfaces\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🛠️ Service Notes\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Clean the threads and the seating face before fitting, and make sure the opening itself is clear of old sealant, swarf and corrosion\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Renew the sealing washer or O-ring where one is fitted rather than reusing a flattened one, and only use thread sealant where the workshop manual for your engine calls for it\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Tighten to the figure given in the workshop manual for your engine — plugs in aluminium and other soft castings strip easily, and a plug pulled up hard to cure a leak usually distorts the seat and makes it worse\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Where the plug closes an oil, fuel or coolant passage, run the engine up to temperature afterwards and check the joint under pressure before signing the job off\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Keep removed plugs paired with the holes they came out of during a strip-down — plugs of very similar appearance often differ in thread, reach or sealing type\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔄 Supersession \u0026amp; Cross Reference\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n OEM \/ Related Numbers\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  981749 - related Volvo Penta service plug used in other exhaust assemblies; not assumed interchangeable\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Genuine Volvo Penta part\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Brand new\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Supplied in original or equivalent packaging\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n 🔎 Full Model Compatibility\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Typically suits:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Volvo Penta 8.1GiC-J, 8.1GiC-JF, 8.1GiCE-JF, 8.1GiCE-J, 8.1GiCE-M, 8.1GiCE-P, 8.1GiC-Q, 8.1GiCE-Q, 8.1IPSCE-JF, 8.1IPSCE-MF, 8.1IPSCE-P, 8.1IPSCE-Q\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n  Volvo Penta V8-380-CE-A, V8-380-C-B, V8-380-CE-B, V8-380-C-D, V8-380-CE-D, V8-430-CE-D, V8-350-C-D, V8-350-CE-D, V8-380-C-A\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Volvo Penta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53379716972836,"sku":"857295M","price":54.51,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8115\/7924\/files\/original_833d4ccf-506d-4594-95d3-8818564e9b04.png?v=1788056258","url":"https:\/\/www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au\/products\/21203185-plug-genuine-volvo-penta","provider":"Sawley's Auto and Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}