OEM Volvo Penta Thermostat VS Sierra Aftermarket

rkilpa

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Any opinions on the difference between an OEM Volvo Penta thermostat (part #3856961) and the Sierra aftermarket version? Are they the same part just rebranded or is there a significant difference? Thanks!
 

aerobat

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Re: OEM Volvo Penta Thermostat VS Sierra Aftermarket

both work. bet Volvo does not manufacturer t-stats , so the OEM are also "aftermarket" .
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: OEM Volvo Penta Thermostat VS Sierra Aftermarket

Volvo doesn't make that motor anyway. Chevy jobs out the OEM thermos.
The OEM is made in America(that could be Canada,Mexico,the US,)
The aftermarket is probably Chinese.
 
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