Name: Recmar Volvo Penta OMC V6 V8 Thermostat Kit 160°F 3856961
Brand: RECAMBIOS
SKU: REC3856961
Price: 14.62 GBP
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Recmar Volvo Penta OMC V6 V8 Thermostat Kit 160°F 3856961

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Volvo Penta / OMC V6-V8 Thermostat Kit

160°F / 71°C | 4.3L–5.8L Application Family

Aftermarket 160°F thermostat service kit for compatible Volvo Penta and OMC Cobra V6/V8 petrol engines using reference 3856961 or OMC 383307.

FITMENT CHECK: The old title incorrectly identified this as MerCruiser. The verified cross-reference family is Volvo Penta/OMC. Confirm 160°F specification and original reference.

Key Features

160°F / 71°C thermostat
For selected OMC Cobra and Volvo Penta V6/V8 engines
Typical 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L and 5.8L applications
Cross-reference Sierra 18-3677 / 18-3554
Recmar aftermarket kit

Technical Specs

Type	Thermostat service kit
Temperature	160°F / 71°C
Engine type	Petrol V6/V8
Brand application	Volvo Penta / OMC Cobra
SKU	REC3856961

Compatibility / Fitment Guide

Engine family	Verified application	Notes / exclusions
OMC Cobra V6	Selected 4.3L applications calling for 383307/3856961	Verify year and housing.
OMC Cobra V8	Selected 5.0L, 5.7L and 5.8L applications	Cooling system and thermostat rating must match.
Volvo Penta V6/V8	Models using Volvo reference 3856961	Confirm complete engine suffix.
Exclusion	7.4/8.1/8.2L applications using 3853983 at 140°F	Different temperature and part family.

Confirm the full model, serial number, cooling-system type and original part number.

Part Number Cross Reference

Volvo Penta / OMC	3856961
OMC	383307; 379754; 3852216
Sierra	18-3677; 18-3554
GLM	13060 / 13430 application
Mallory	9-43021
4Boats SKU	REC3856961

Recmar aftermarket replacement; brand names and references identify compatibility only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a MerCruiser kit?
The verified OEM cross-reference is Volvo Penta/OMC, not a Mercury part.

What temperature is it?
160°F / 71°C.

Does it fit 7.4L or 8.2L engines?
Not the 3853983 140°F application; verify separately.

Installation note: Fit on a cool engine, renew damaged seals, clean mating surfaces and verify correct operating temperature after service.

For the products under £150 the shipping is £6.99.

Free delivery for most items over £150.

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