838287 Nozzle | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta fuel system nozzle weighing 0.029 kg, listed for 8 applications on the MD series and superseding part number 838152.

🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

• Volvo Penta MD7B
• Volvo Penta MD6A
• Volvo Penta MD6B
• Volvo Penta MD7A
• Volvo Penta MD67C
• Volvo Penta MD5A
• Volvo Penta MD5B
• Volvo Penta MD5C

• Engine Family: MD

⚙️ Key Features

• 0.029 kg
• Supersedes 838152
• 8 applications on the MD series

🔌 Function

Atomises the metered fuel charge into the combustion chamber, breaking it into a fine spray pattern at high pressure.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Black smoke and a smell of unburnt fuel
• Rough idle, misfire or knock from one cylinder
• Hard starting and heavier fuel consumption
• Nozzle tip carboned, eroded or with a blocked hole
• Nozzle dribbling instead of cutting off cleanly

🛠️ Service Notes

• Nozzle retainer 838288 is the matching retainer in this listing, so check whether the retainer needs renewing at the same time
• Have nozzles tested for opening pressure and spray pattern rather than judging them by eye, and always renew the seat washer
• Fit clean fuel filters and check for water, since contamination is the usual cause of nozzle failure

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 838287 → Supersedes 838152

OEM / Related Numbers

• 838152 earlier number superseded by this part

📦 Condition

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