The Volvo Thermostat Housing Nipple by URO Parts Premium (manufacturer part number 8636779K-PRM) is a high-quality aftermarket replacement designed specifically for select Volvo models. Engineered as a direct-fit aluminum upgrade, this part replaces the original plastic nipple—no longer available from Volvo—for improved durability and reliability.
Key Features:
- Manufactured by URO Parts Premium
- Direct aftermarket replacement for OE part number 308072903
- Aluminum construction for enhanced resilience
- Fits the following Volvo applications:
- S80 (2002-2004, submodel 2.9, engine 2.9L L6, Sedan)
- S80 (2002-2005, submodel T6, engine 2.9L L6, Sedan)
- S80 (2005, submodel T6 Premier, engine 2.9L L6, Sedan)
- XC90 (2003-2005, submodel T6, engine 2.9L L6, Sport Utility)
This URO Parts Premium thermostat housing nipple offers a dependable solution where the original component is unavailable, ensuring continued performance for your Volvo.
Specifications
Product Type
Aftermarket
OE Part Number
30 8072 903 / 308072903
OEM
No
Manufacturer Part Number
8636779K-PRM / 8636779KPRM
No matching specifications found.
Existing reviews
Customer Review
Nipple broke at the tread and half of the reading got stuck in the thermostat housing. Now I have to replace the whole thermostat housing.
Was this review helpful?
(0/0)
Customer Review
This replacement thermostat nipple doesn't actually work without some modifications. However, I knew this before ordering the part. The issue with this replacement nipple is that the outer diameter of the end that fits into the expansion tank hose coupler is slightly smaller than that of the stock plastic one. The difference is seemingly minute, at only a few tenths of a millimeter, but it's enough to cause a leak. The solution is to use 1/4" fuel line, which gets a good seal on the nipple. However, it's virtually impossible to get the 1/4" line onto the expansion tank since the inner diameter is in fact too small. Threading a bolt into the line opened it up enough to where I could put it on. I've heard other reports of people using shrink tubing to increase the outer diameter of the replacement nipple so they could use the stock hose, but that didn't work for me; only a direct connection sufficed. Also, I noticed a casting defect in the nipple that appeared to be a deep hole. Luckily, the hole didn't go all the way through so I didn't worry about it too much. All in all, this is not a quality piece. I suggest one do an all brass set-up as seen in tutorials on various Volvo forums.
Was this review helpful?
(0/0)