Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta V8 up to 1993, MD856883

• Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta V8 up to 1993, MD856883

Exhaust manifold for Volvo Penta V8 up to 1993, MD856883 is a water-cooled exhaust manifold for older Volvo Penta V8 marine applications based on GM small blocks.

It collects the exhaust gases from the respective cylinder bank and feeds them together with the cooling water into the downstream exhaust manifold.

Suitable for the following models:

• Volvo Penta 500A, 500B, 501A, 501B
• Volvo Penta 570A, 571A, 572A
• Volvo Penta AQ200D, AQ200F, AQ211A
• Volvo Penta AQ225D, AQ225E, AQ225F, AQ231A, AQ231B, AQ255B
• Volvo Penta AQ260A, AQ260B, AQ271A, AQ271B, AQ271C, AQ271D
• Volvo Penta AQ280A, AQ290A, AQ311A, AQ311B
• Volvo Penta BB225A, BB225AV, BB225B, BB225C, BB231A, BB260A, BB260AV, BB260B, BB260C, BB261A

Technical information:

• for older Volvo Penta V8s up to around 1993
• wet-joint or water-cooled exhaust manifold
• cast design
• Check suitable exhaust bend depending on system, for example 856891 or 855384

Replaces the following reference numbers:

• Volvo Penta 835804
• Volvo Penta 855926
• Volvo Penta 856883
• Sierra 18-1931-1
• Orbitrade 16804

FAQ about this article:

What is this exhaust manifold used for?
It feeds the exhaust gases from the cylinder bank as well as the cooling water from the engine into the further exhaust tract of the Volvo Penta V8 system.

What should I look out for when choosing?
The engine type, year of manufacture, V8 version, reference number and the combination with exhaust bend and gasket set that matches the system are important.

When is a replacement advisable?
Replacement is recommended in the event of corrosion, rusting through, leaks, internal cooling channel damage or as part of an exhaust system overhaul.