Volvo Penta Water Inlet Nipple 3852533

Volvo Penta 3852533 is a genuine OEM water inlet nipple used in Volvo Penta sterndrive cooling-water service. Current parts references place this part in the water inlet position for TSK SX-C1AC / Marine Propulsion, where it appears as the nipple fitting in the gimbal and water-inlet assembly. Current size references also associate this part with a 1 inch (25 mm) hose connection, making it the correct OEM fitting where part number 3852533 is specified.

Key Features

• Genuine Volvo Penta OEM water inlet nipple, part number 3852533.
• Current parts references identify it as Nipple | Water Inlet.
• Strong application trail places it in TSK SX-C1AC / Marine Propulsion.
• Common size references associate this nipple with 1 inch / 25 mm.
• Used as a cooling-water connection fitting in the water-inlet assembly.

Engine Compatibility

The strongest supportable fitment trail for Volvo Penta 3852533 is by exact sterndrive assembly position rather than by a broad engine-family list. Current parts references place it in the water inlet group for TSK SX-C1AC / Marine Propulsion, and broader public descriptions also align it with an intermediate housing pass-through water hose nipple style application. The safest fitment standard is the exact Volvo Penta serial-number-based parts diagram for the drive being serviced.

Serial Number Fitment Notice

Fitment can vary by drive family, intermediate-housing configuration, and water-inlet layout. Confirm Volvo Penta part number 3852533 against your exact drive serial number and the correct Volvo Penta cooling-water diagram before ordering, especially on sterndrive applications where nearby nipples and hose fittings can look similar but differ by diameter or mounting position.

When This Part Needs Replacement

Replace this nipple when the original fitting is corroded, damaged, cracked, leaking at the sealing surface, or no longer supports the hose correctly. It is also a smart replacement during adjacent cooling-water or intermediate-housing service if the original fitting has already been removed and shows visible wear.

Installation Notes

Match this nipple to the exact Volvo Penta application before installation. The strongest current parts trail places it in the water inlet assembly, so confirming both the part number and exact diagram location is the safest cross-check before ordering or reassembly. Inspect the related hose, hose clamp, and adjoining sealing surfaces at the same time to help avoid repeat cooling-water leaks after service.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers

Use Volvo Penta 3852533 as the primary ordering number for this listing.

Parts Desk Insight

Small water fittings like this are easy to underestimate because they look generic once they are off the drive. Matching the exact Volvo Penta diagram position and hose size first is usually much safer than trying to substitute by appearance alone.

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