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Found The document has moved here . Apache/2.0.52 (CentOS) Server at wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au Port 80 || Volvo Redblock Engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Twelve year old redblock in a 740 GLE The Volvo B21 was a slant straight-4 engine first used in the Volvo 200 series , meant to replace the B20 . The B21 and all derived engines are often referred to as red block engines for the red paint applied to the block. The primary differences when compared to the B20 were the switch to a single overhead cam (SOHC) in place of the older pushrod configuration, and an aluminum crossflow cylinder head versus the iron head of the B20 . Contents 1 History 2 Special versions 2.1 B17 2.2 B19 Turbo 2.3 B23 Turbo 2.4 16 Valve 2.5 Volvo Penta 3 Nomenclature 4 See also [ edit ] History Initially the overhead camshaft versions were offered as optional equipment on the 240, becoming standard in all markets by the 1977 model year. The overhead camshaft motors were available in displacements of 2.0 (B19 and B200), 2.1 (B21), and eventually 2.3 (B23 and B230) litres. The B21 featured an 80 mm (3.1 in) stroke, and 92 mm (3.6 in) bore. In the US, the B21's power output ranged anywhere between 98 hp (73 kW) and 107 hp (73 to 80 kW), based on variations in the compression ratio and was typically supplied with a B or M camshaft. The engines are tilted approx 15 degrees to left (exhaust side) to make room for the more complicated injection systems. B19 and B21 blocks can be identified by water plugs on one side of the block. The B23 blocks have them on both sides. The camshaft is driven by a toothed belt that is driven off the front of the crankshaft. The belt turns the intermediate shaft as well, which in turn drives the oil pump, distributor (on 240 engines and BXX 700/900 series engines) and the fuel pump of carburetor models. In 1981 the B21FT, a B21F with a turbo, was introduced with a compression ratio of 7.5:1 mated with a Garrett T3 turbocharger and a T camshaft. Additional turbo variants, not offered in the US market, were the B19ET and the B21ET, based on the B19E and B21E respectively. The turbocharger increased power output to 127 hp (91 kW) for the B21FT, and 180 hp (134 kW) for the B21ET. Also new for the 1981 model year was the B23, with a displacement of 2.3 litres (80 mm stroke and 96 mm (3.8 in) bore). Aside from the increased bore size, the engine is identical to the B21. Volvo used a slightly different mold for the turbo engines to cast a boss for the turbo oil return line. Because a turbocharged engine has a higher operating temperature they used sodium filled exhaust valves and a thermostat controlled oil cooler (air/oil model). In 1983 the B23 was introduced to the American market. Also introduced in 1983, the "intercooler boost system" (IBS) was introduced for the B21FT motors. The IBS kit consisted of an intercooler, appropriate ducting, a new fan shroud, new oil cooler lines and mounting brackets, and optionally an automatic transmission shift kit. IBS raised the output of the B21FT to 162 hp (121 kW), still less than the European market B21ET's 180 hp (134 kW). Midway through the 1984 model year, the "intercooler boost system" became standard on American 240 Turbos. Additionally a bigger clutch and a stepped flywheel were included. In 1985 a revised, "low friction" design was introduced, dubbed the B200 and B230 (depending on displacement). The improvements were different, longer rods (152 mm c-c, 7 mm (0.3 in) longer), pistons with a lower compression height, lower friction bearings (smaller in size) ,a crankshaft with 8 counterweights (instead of 4 on the older Bxx engines) and a heavy harmonic balancer in the crank pulley. However, the robustness of the reciprocating assembly was decreased. The engine rods were thinned to 9 mm (0.4 in), the crankshaft design and fabrication were altered and thrust bearing placement was moved from number 5 journal (B21/23) to the number 3, together with smaller bearings. This low friction design was used throughout the remainder of the "red block" production. 1989 saw an upgrade to the crankshaft, with a relocated axial thrust bearing back to the number 5 journal, bigger main bearings, rods were enlarged to 13 mm (0.5 in) from 9 mm (0.4 in) in 1990. Also introduced in 1989 were 16 valve, twin-cam variants of the B200 and B230, dubbed the B204 and B234 respectively. The B204 was also available in turbo form in some markets (such as Italy ) where large displacement motors were taxed heavily. It came in two versions: the B204GT turbo motor operates with a lead resistant lambda probe and puts out roughly 200 hp (149 kW). The B204FT has a catalytic converter and puts out appr. 185 hp (138 kW). Both were the first redblocks standard equipped with oil squirters for piston cooling. Crankshaft, conrods and pistons all forged. Exhaust valves were sodium filled for cooler operation. It has smaller valves and stiffer valve springs than n/a 16V. Crank torque is 290 N·m (210 lb·ft) at 2950 rpm for the GT, and 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) for the FT. Other differences from the normal 16V redblock engine are that it uses a remote mounted oil filter (Away from block on exhaust side engine mount) and a windage tray. For the B230 engines 1993, piston cooling, oil squirting jets were added to help alleviate piston slap problems on the turbo motors. Another modification was to go from a square toothed timing belt setup to a round toothed timing belt setup which made for quieter belt running. (For this engine the volvo belt service interval shows no change from every 75k KM (47k miles)though this article previously stated it was to increase belt life to 150k (94k miles)) At the end of 1994 Volvo improved the engines again by changing the pistons. What is better about the new pistons is unknown. These engines weren't available in the USA. All cars equipped with the updated M90 5-speed manual transmission have these better engines. The last redblocks were made in 1998, when the 940 model was discontinued. [ edit ] Special versions [ edit ] B17 Special version for certain European export markets (eg. Greece, Israel) with shorter stroke than the B19, 88.9 × 71.85 mm (3.5 × 2.8 in) bore and stroke for 1,784 cc displacement. [ edit ] B19 Turbo The 1,986 cc 136 PS (100 kW) B19ET was sold in certain markets where engines of over 2 litre displacement were heavily taxed, like Italy. The engine has the same stroke as all other redblocks, the smaller displacement is the result of a smaller bore (88.9 x 80.0 mm). It is a very robust engine with forged pistons (made by Kolbenschmidt). The B19 later turned into the B200 low friction engine. [ edit ] B23 Turbo The B23ET and B23FT motors were offered for two years only in the 1983 and 1984 Volvo 700 and 200 series . Both the B23ET and B23FT are somewhat unique in the 700 series as they are were only turbo motor offered in the 700 series with a block mounted distributor, forged pistons and a forged crankshaft. The B23ET was the only redblock known to be equipped with a small coolant passage version of the higher flowing 405 cylinder head, the FT had to make do with normal 398 head. As these motors predate the low-friction B200 and B230 turbos and are equipped with forged pistons and crank, they are often considered one of the most robust Volvo turbo motors. [ edit ] 16 Valve B204GT in a Volvo 960 The 16-valve red block motors were offered in both 2.0 litre and 2.3 litre version. The head was designed for Volvo by Porsche . In addition to the sixteen valve head, these motors were equipped with twin counter rotating external balance shafts and the engine block itself differs from the 8V redblock. The block differed from the standard B230 in that the auxiliary shaft (used to drive the oil pump and distributor on models that had block mounted distributors) was replaced with an external oil pump. The 16-valve head was itself a completely new design for Volvo: The head was of a multi-piece design featuring a separate cam carrier and lower section. The later " white block " motors can trace their head design back to the two-piece setup found in the B204 and B234. The 2.0 litre variant was available in turbocharged form in some markets (B204FT/GT). Unique to the B204 turbo was an exhaust gas pyrometer which was used to detect excessively high exhaust temperatures. When excessively high exhaust temperatures were detected, the fuel injection computer would richen the mixture. It has a forged crankshaft, cast pistons, and 13 mm (0.5 in) connecting rods. The 16 valve engines (sometimes) have problems with the oil pump drive gear. The gear itself can fail, or, more often, the bolt holding the gear can break. As a result the valves get damaged. Also the balance shafts oil sealings are prone to leak on elder engines. New replacement sealings tend to start leaking again due to 'worn in irregularities' on the shaft itself. [ edit ] Volvo Penta Volvo Penta sold the OHC redblocks as marine engines as well, just like the older OHV engines. Depending on the model the displacement was 2127 (as B21), 2316 cc (same as B23/B230 automotive) or 2490 cc. The engines with 2490 cc displacement, identified as the Volvo Penta AQ151 (8 valve) and AQ171 (dohc 16 valve) models, got a forged crankshaft with a longer stroke (86 mm stroke) together with pistons with a 3 mm (0.1 in) lower compression height. The 2490 cc blocks still had B230 cast in the block. Penta used both the 8 valve and 16 valve cylinder heads. Both the 8V and 16V variants used the same engine block series, the 16V versions didn't use the different block like the automotive B2x4 with balance shafts. [ edit ] Nomenclature The B21, and related red block motors, were named using the following convention: B##X or B##VX. Where B stands for "bensin" (gasoline), ## stands for the displacement in decilitres, and X is an appropriate suffix. On the later low-friction motors, V denotes SOHC configuration (0) or DOHC configuration (4, for 4 valves per cylinder). i.e. B230 (SOHC, 2.3 litres), B234 (2.3 litres, DOHC * 4 valves per cylinder * 4 cylinders = 16 valves) The following suffixes were commonly used by Volvo: A - single constant-pressure type carburetor (such as the Pierburg 175 CDUS), typically with manual choke B - high compression, with twin carburetor's, either twin zenith-strombergs or twin SU's. E - high compression, no catalyst, fuel injected (usually K-Jetronic, LH2.2 Jetronic, or Motronic on the turbo motors) F - low compression (9.8:1 on B230F, 9.5:1 on B280F, 10.0:1 on B234F and 10.7:1 on B6304F), USA/Europe version (F for Federal) with catalytic converter. Europe/APAC version, fuel injected (usually LH Jetronic or Bendix Regina) K - single jet type carburetor (such as the Solex-Cisac carbs), typically with automatic choke G - LH2.4 Jetronic but without cat. converter, CO adjustment on the AMM (similar to LH2.2 Jetronic). Some models without O2 sensor, others with O2 sensor which requires regular replacement at intervals due to lead fouling. For markets which unleaded fuel was rare in the early 90's, e.g. Eastern Europe FB - low compression version of B230F (9.3:1) with the "531" cylinder head and VX3 camshaft, power output 11 kW (15 PS; 15 hp) and 2 N·m (1.5 lb·ft) more than B230F. LH2.4 Jetronic fuel injection, for European markets. FD - essentially a B230F fitted with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and Pulse air system for cleaner emissions T - turbocharged, after E or F suffix (example: B21ET, B230FT) FK - low pressure turbo, 1995 onward, not supplied in North America. Identical to the B230FT engine of that time but lowered boost level (4 PSI) FTX - Higher power output B230FT (approx 190 hp) [ edit ] See also List of Volvo engines Volvo Cars of N.A. Online Bookstore || Home About us Links Legal Privacy Home Specifications Latest additions Latest images Your stable Search specs Follow Carfolio.com Carfolio.com group Vehicle Search Enter the Carfolio.com ID to go directly to that model. Advanced search Allows you to search by manufacturer only, model name only, engine capcity and a number of other specifics. Find the fastest, longest or heaviest cars! Search on include only introduced between the years and Note: Date range is optional. and show results. Feedback Click here to send your feedback. 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Designer Number of doors 4 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v dimensions & weight Wheelbase 2769 mm 109 in Track front rear Length 4869 mm 191.7 in Width 1748 mm 68.8 in Height 1410 mm 55.5 in Length:wheelbase ratio 1.76 Ground clearance Kerb weight 1417 kg 3124 lb Weight distribution (Front) Fuel capacity 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v aerodynamics Drag coefficient 0.360 Frontal area C x 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v engine Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.78 in × 3.15 in Cylinders Inline 4 Displacement 2.3 litre 2316 cc (141.331 cu in ) Type DOHC Key: SOHC Single overhead camshaft DOHC Double overhead camshaft OHV Overhead valves TS Two stroke SV Side valves Sl Sleeve valves oise Overhead inlet side exhaust See more... 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total Construction Lubrication Compression ratio Fuel system Maximum power 157.2 PS (155 bhp ) (115.6 kW ) Specific output 66.9 bhp/litre 1.1 bhp/cu in Maximum torque 203.0 Nm (150 ft·lb ) (20.7 kgm ) bmep 1101.5 kPa (159.8 psi ) Specific torque 87.65 Nm/litre Maximum rpm Manufacturer Volvo Code Main crankshaft bearings Coolant Water Bore/stroke ratio 1.2 Unitary capacity 579 cc per cylinder Aspiration Normal Compressor type N/A Intercooler None Catalytic converter Y 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v performance 0-50 mph (80 km/h ) 0-60 mph 10.30 s 0-100 km/h 0-100 mph 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph ) in top Standing ¼mile Standing km Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph ) Fuel consumption CO 2 Emissions Carfolio Calculated CO 2 ? Power-to-weight 109.39 bhp/ton 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v chassis Engine location Front Engine alignment Unknown Drive Rear wheel drive Steering Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle Suspension front I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. rear I.SL.ARB. Key: I Independent LA Live axle dD de Dion axle W Wishbone DW Double wishbones CS Coil springs ARB Anti-roll bar LS Leaf springs SE Semi-elliptic leaf springs See more... Wheels front rear Tyres front rear Brakes F/R Key: Ve Ventilated Di Disc (Disk) Dr Drum S Servo-assisted ABS Anti-lock Braking System Brake ∅ front rear Braked area Transmission 5 speed manual Top gear ratio Final drive ratio 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v general data RAC rating 22.9 Number made Model code Model family Insurance classification No information available Tax band No information available 1990 Volvo 940 GLE 16v added before December 1995. Last modified 2008-04-03. 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Help View New Content (4 Pages) ← 1 2 3 4 → You cannot start a new topic You cannot reply to this topic volvo 340 16v build thread. #21 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 26 Feb 2008 - 06:21 PM that would be me aswell :), didnt realise you were on there chap? Good site, ive got a few helpfull tips there. Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #22 Mr. Fusion WWIAFTM Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,753 Joined: 12-May 03 Location: shropshire/north wales borders Posted 26 Feb 2008 - 06:45 PM Cool conversion, slap on a set of 40's, that way you can bin the loom and make music :D ^that probably made no sense^ 1990 Ford sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 - 12.4 @ 113 1/4 mile, fully trimmed with an SX15 in the boot. Ferarri acceleration in a 20 year old rep saloon. 2000 306 HDi D Turbo http://www.youtube.com/user/DanWRS Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #23 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 26 Feb 2008 - 06:57 PM bike carbs are in the pipe line, once the tuning stage kicks off. I've got to get it in and running first! Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #24 Twonks Regular Member Feedback: 59 Posts: 7,762 Joined: 12-Aug 03 Location: In the middle Posted 26 Feb 2008 - 07:05 PM Interesting read, and good luck to you for at least attempting such a thing. However, I would really have a rethink about stripping the donor engine down and making sure it is all top notch. Even if you have to get an old banger to drive around whilst doing it. Surely it would be a lot better to know the engine is internally sound before it goes in a car that will no doubt get thrashed and modded some more. Looking at just the external condition of the engine, I'd bet there is quite a bit of rust and internal wear that needs sorting. Best to do it outside of the car imo. Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #25 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 26 Feb 2008 - 07:47 PM that is true twonks. im driving a golf from the end of the week. just trying to find a headgasket set cheap enough. gsf do one at £50 odd, or i can get one from K-Tec racing for about £64 inc VAT and i know the K-tec one contains all i need, yet the GSF one doesnt say what it has. cambelt kits are expensive at £80 odd. unless i just a belt on its own for now. and i still have to pay £100 to change the fuel system over. the joys! Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #26 Addie Still f*cking ringing Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,568 Joined: 20-Jan 03 Location: York Posted 26 Feb 2008 - 10:27 PM KaosKustomsUK said: that would be me aswell :), didnt realise you were on there chap? Good site, ive got a few helpfull tips there. I've had a couple of Renault 19 16v's - wouldn't mind one more but there arn't many left worth considering these days! Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #27 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 01 Mar 2008 - 04:58 PM right slight update guys. Im sure youve seen the rounded nut thread. now ive only posted this for those people(like my dad) who dont think it will fit! engine is still not in the car but how does this do you: Volvo bell housing mounted on to the engine: beaware, sump still has to come off to fit the volvo one for the RWD application. and then the final engine mount. As of last night my engine loom looked like this: Theres about 2 foot of cable to still uncover but as i was inside last night it was a bit late to walk up the dark garden to find some piddly sockets to remove what was left of loom mounts This will be posted of during the week for the moddifications it needs. and this is one of a few parts that needs to be fitted to make it all work, But im waiting on confirmation that this is the correct place for the bearing: And just for stopping power, ive got my eye on sierra cosworth front and rear calipers! enjoy. Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #28 Mr. Fusion WWIAFTM Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,753 Joined: 12-May 03 Location: shropshire/north wales borders Posted 01 Mar 2008 - 05:56 PM KaosKustomsUK said: right slight update guys. And just for stopping power, ive got my eye on sierra cosworth front and rear calipers! enjoy. took my advice? ;) ^that probably made no sense^ 1990 Ford sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 - 12.4 @ 113 1/4 mile, fully trimmed with an SX15 in the boot. Ferarri acceleration in a 20 year old rep saloon. 2000 306 HDi D Turbo http://www.youtube.com/user/DanWRS Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #29 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 01 Mar 2008 - 06:05 PM Mr. Fusion said: took my advice? ;) yeh, well there was no harm in taking a look, and i found some with a few days left fairly cheap. so watch this space.. :) it'll just be finding discs big enough oh and there 4 pot:D i can see me flying through the window on braking. Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #30 Mr. Fusion WWIAFTM Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,753 Joined: 12-May 03 Location: shropshire/north wales borders Posted 01 Mar 2008 - 06:07 PM 2wd calipers then :) ideal. this car is gonna be cool! ^that probably made no sense^ 1990 Ford sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 - 12.4 @ 113 1/4 mile, fully trimmed with an SX15 in the boot. Ferarri acceleration in a 20 year old rep saloon. 2000 306 HDi D Turbo http://www.youtube.com/user/DanWRS Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #31 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 01 Mar 2008 - 06:26 PM it'll be cool the moment the engine fires if it fires - thats all thats worrying me. a volvo cool are you sure dan??:lol: just need to sort spot lights now. only have one left of my first pair and the bulb in it is dead. i think i might dig some fiesta spotlight mounts out the 4 set diagonal mount ones and make them fit the front of the car 4 9" wipacs should be bright enough for fast lane driving. Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #32 Mr. Fusion WWIAFTM Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,753 Joined: 12-May 03 Location: shropshire/north wales borders Posted 01 Mar 2008 - 06:39 PM 340's are cool anyway! ^that probably made no sense^ 1990 Ford sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 - 12.4 @ 113 1/4 mile, fully trimmed with an SX15 in the boot. Ferarri acceleration in a 20 year old rep saloon. 2000 306 HDi D Turbo http://www.youtube.com/user/DanWRS Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #33 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 29 Mar 2008 - 12:33 PM right i'll just give yous a lil update. sorry its been quiet weather has not been good enough to do much a few of the parts have gone off to powdercoat.. can any one guess the colour? ( fiestaRSE you cant play) electronics have arirved and i'll update the post later with before and after pics. overjoyed to say the least:D Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #34 Neil.b C**t Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,355 Joined: 11-Feb 02 Location: leicestershire Posted 29 Mar 2008 - 03:25 PM I would at least do a compression test and change the cam belt (even if you use the original pulley's/tensioner) before installing it into the car, for about £30 you can get an engine stand that will make working on the engine while its out of the car much easier and safer. (something like this: http://www.toolbaydi...atid=118&id=842 ) Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #35 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 30 Mar 2008 - 02:32 PM already have an engine stand, gaskets etc are all on there way to me monday morning. didnt have an engine stand when those pics were being took. but i got one at the start of last week. So its all good. Just picked up my 3rd car to run arround in during the week after mot/tax so the engine can come out etc. Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #36 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 10 Apr 2008 - 05:09 PM UPDATE Well the last couple of days have been busy. Head seperated from the block, amongst other stuff. So problems: Exhaust rusted and siezed solid to the aluminum head resulted in me at my local garage playing hail marys with the oxy actelyne torch heating them up and cracking them of, had to resort to melting one of the bolts as we could not even get a spanner to move the rounded item. Then on removal we manage to snap one stud clean of and also broke one of the down pipe mounting bolts, this requires a new manifold and the stud to be removed from the head. I think in the long term i will replace them with bolts instead of nuts + studs. Sump has finaly been removed some one over torqued the torx bolts which is no wonder i couldnt remove it at home. Heads going of to be skimed tomorrow. have to strip the cams of it which i didnt want to do at all but needs must. Also finaly got my parts back from shot blasting and powder coat. Unfortunately he forgot one part which we promptly found at the back of the workshop, and he will have ready for tomorrow. So the only pics from today are the following( expect more tomorrow when i should start bolting it all back together on my engine stand:D) enjoy:D ( I know i will when its finished:D) Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #37 Mr. Fusion WWIAFTM Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,753 Joined: 12-May 03 Location: shropshire/north wales borders Posted 10 Apr 2008 - 05:29 PM Cool! just a thought, whats going on with the diff, what are you using? ^that probably made no sense^ 1990 Ford sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 - 12.4 @ 113 1/4 mile, fully trimmed with an SX15 in the boot. Ferarri acceleration in a 20 year old rep saloon. 2000 306 HDi D Turbo http://www.youtube.com/user/DanWRS Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #38 KaosKustomsUK Volvo 340 16v monster Feedback: 0 Posts: 7,377 Joined: 30-Nov 05 Location: Lancashire/Somerset Posted 10 Apr 2008 - 05:48 PM will be welding it once i get round to getting one from the local breaker man when i go up for more engine mounts next month:D for now i'll be sticking with open. i can get hold of an LSD one but its 1 grand and then needs a 2 grand rebuild so f00k that Steve Volvo 340 -16v V olvo R ace D evelopment Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #39 Mr. Fusion WWIAFTM Feedback: 0 Posts: 3,753 Joined: 12-May 03 Location: shropshire/north wales borders Posted 10 Apr 2008 - 05:49 PM welded diff FTW! ^that probably made no sense^ 1990 Ford sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 - 12.4 @ 113 1/4 mile, fully trimmed with an SX15 in the boot. Ferarri acceleration in a 20 year old rep saloon. 2000 306 HDi D Turbo http://www.youtube.com/user/DanWRS Back to top Back to top of the page up there ^ MultiQuote Reply #40 micb Regular Member Feedback: 0 Posts: 10,184 Joined: 23-Jul 03 Location: Bedfordshire Posted 10 Apr 2008 - 07:19 PM He he looking good. I look forward to the progress. Did you have any dizzy cap problems like damp? Mine ate rotor arms and twice each winter had damp dissy problems, it peed me right of. I wish I could have had a Renualt 16v in mine.... When it is done can I have a spin in it if you bring it up this way? My saying: "A boom a day keeps the hearing away." "Samuelellis" said: brain attack lager, cures that problem, kills the brain, brain cant attack if its dead - TEAM WALL IT! 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Home » Back Room » Technical matters View Threaded Tue 29 May 2007 17:18 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - gjp77 I have a S reg Volvo S40 16valve 2.0 litre, coming back on the M25 yesterday a spark plug went, sounded like a chinook helicopter in my bonnet! Had the RAC out & the thread has gone, they tried to put a new spark plug in but it just spun around...they advised me to get a new thread cut or a helicoil fitted...I've spent the entire day phoning around & no-one seems to do this....the couple of mechanics that will do it can't for the best part of a week but I need it done asap...one of them suggested to get a kit myself & do it...no idea how easy this would be. I live near Redhill, Surrey...any ideas or info would be very much appreciated!!!!!! Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Tue 29 May 2007 17:38 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - jc2 Look in your "yellow pages" for an engineering shop;a good one will do it without removing the head;vacuum out all the swarf. Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Tue 29 May 2007 17:40 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - gjp77 will do! any particular type of engineering shop? ie car engine engineering etc Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Tue 29 May 2007 18:23 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - injection doc A place in crawley does these kits & I cant remember there name, anyway its a job for some experience & you will need to make sure the piston is well clear & the valves shut because some valves when open start to cross the plug hole & the tool for helicoiling spartkplug threads is extra long & will penetrate the valves, seen it done before normally ends up bending valve or snapping tool & becomes very expensive. Great care needs to be taken including with the swarf & experience of fitting helicoils would be recommended for cylinder heads! up to you. The spares shop is near stevens vauxhall on an industrial estate Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Wed 30 May 2007 11:14 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - 547HEW I concur Injection doc's comments. Wurth do a system to fix this permanently. see www.wurth.co.uk/catalogue/pdfs/UK-CD_04_6023.pdf You need to find a competent workshop that uses this system. It is essential that the new spark plug seats properly - the "motor seat" of the sparkplug conducts approx. 80% of the heat from the insulator tip (which can get up up to 900 deg C) , to the cylinder head. Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Wed 30 May 2007 11:22 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - normd2 I had this happen to me some years ago and like gjp77 needed a quick fix. In the finest desperate DIY traditions I bent a length of steel in an 'L' shape of suitable dimensions with a hole in one end. Securing at a convenient mounting point (air cleaner support stud) I had the 'L' bracket press down on the plug (on the metal just below the ceramic) holding it in situ. I fully expected this not to work or at best be very temporary but it was still like that some 14k miles and a year later when I sold it. The buyer was aware as I had to explain the large upwards dent in the bonnet where the plug had struck it with some force. Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Fri 1 Jun 2007 10:22 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - gjp77 Can anyone recommend a garage/workshop/mobile mechanic who could fit a helicoil near to Redhill, Surrey, as the RAC advised not to drive the car?? Have had numerous conversations over the last few days with various mechanics & people who know about cars & the common theme is this: 1) Best & safest way to correct this is to take the head off & have it done from underneath. For me this isn't really an option simply because of the cost involved ie. for all the work - head off, thread fixed, timing belt changed etc etc will cost in excess of 600 notes! I simply cannot afford that at the moment. 2) Try & sort it inder the warranty...I have only owned the car since March & the dealer I bought it off has turned out to be a supreme scumbag! And I don't say that lightly! The night I picked it up it jumped out of 5th gear on the M25 then within a week the gearbox went completely. Took him nearly a month to sort it & I'm still chasing the costs for a hire car! 3) Have a helicoil fitted! I have tried so many places & no-one seems to do it! A couple of mechanics who do aren't available for a week or so but I really need to be mobile asap. Any help or advice guys would be hugely appreciated!!! Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Fri 1 Jun 2007 11:10 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - Number_Cruncher Why not get yourself a hire car for a week, and then go with option 3? Number_Cruncher Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Fri 1 Jun 2007 12:23 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - Bill Payer I'm sure it's just a matter of finding the right sort of place - I had this happen on a Cavalier when I was in Malvern (long way from home) at 5PM on a Friday. The local Vauxhall dealer referred me to a real back street type garage where the owner helicoiled it in a jiffy for a fiver cash. Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Fri 1 Jun 2007 12:30 Volvo S40 16v 2.0 - Spark plug thread? - Aprilia I don't know the Surrey area at all, but I'm really surprised that you can't find anyone to do this. Have a look through your yellow pages under 'engine reconditioning'. Also ring a tool factor (the people who sell the helicoil kits) and ask if they can suggest someone - they may well have a few regular customers who they can recommend. Reply to this message | Report message as offensive | Link Related News & Road Tests Review: Volvo S40 2004 Comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Good looks, backed up by a decnt drive. Road Test: Volvo V50 Last year I wrote a rave review of the new Volvo S40. It was the first time for a long time a car had exceeded all my expectations. That test... Review: Volvo S60 2000 Impressively solid, smart-looking saloon with decent handling and plenty of equipment. Keen second-hand prices. Decent reliability. Review: Volvo V50 2004 Classy-looking compact estate with very good ride comfort and tidy handling. A fine long-distance cruiser. The UK's most popular Volvo. Join the discussion Email Password New account | Forgotten your password? 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