Recmar Volvo Penta 4.3 5.0 5.7 5.8L Thermostat Housing 3850360
REC3850360
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Volvo Penta Petrol Thermostat Housing
4.3L V6 & 5.0–5.8L V8 | Replaces 3850360
Aftermarket thermostat housing for a broad group of Volvo Penta petrol V6/V8 sterndrive engines using reference 3850360 and related OMC-era numbers.
Key Features
- Thermostat housing casting
- For selected Volvo Penta V6/V8 petrol engines
- Covers early GL/Gi/GXi/GS/Fi application families
- Replaces 3850360 and related OMC references
- Recmar aftermarket replacement
Technical Specs
| Part type | Thermostat housing |
| Engine family | Volvo Penta petrol V6/V8 |
| Displacements | 4.3 / 5.0 / 5.7 / 5.8L |
| Thermostat included | Not assumed |
| SKU | REC3850360 |
Compatibility / Fitment Guide
| Engine / model | Verified application | Fitment checks |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 | Selected 4.3GL-A/B/C/D, 4.3Gi, 4.3GS and 4.3GXi-A families | Verify suffix, hose layout and 3850360 reference. |
| 5.0L V8 | Selected 5.0GL-A/B/C/D/E, 5.0Gi/Fi and 5.0GXi-A families | Cooling configuration must match. |
| 5.7L V8 | Selected 5.7GL-A/B/C/D/E, 5.7Gi/GSi/GXi-A/B families | Check all threaded ports and sensors. |
| 5.8L Ford V8 | Selected 5.8Fi/FL/FSi families | Do not infer fitment for all Ford 5.8L engines. |
| Other big-block listings | Some catalogues include selected 7.4/8.2 applications | Use only when the parts diagram explicitly calls for 3850360. |
Compare casting, hose-port arrangement, upper/lower interface and engine serial-number parts diagram.
Part Number Cross Reference
| Volvo Penta | 3850360 |
| OMC / previous | 987716; 986292; 985880; 910179 |
| 4Boats SKU | REC3850360 |
Aftermarket replacement; manufacturer references are used for identification only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the thermostat come included?
Do not assume it does; this listing is for the housing shown.
Will it fit every Volvo Penta 5.7L?
No. Match the complete suffix and hose-port layout.
Is this genuine Volvo Penta?
No. It is a Recmar aftermarket housing.
Installation note: Clean mating faces, replace gaskets/O-rings and confirm unobstructed coolant flow before running the engine.
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