VOLVO 240 Parts : Block - Table of Contents
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Need to fix an oil leak ? For more engine gaskets and seals, look below and also look in Head section |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| 1 | Oil cap seal. Rubber ring under the oil cap is easy to replace and will stop leaks. No need to replace the whole cap. | 240 | 75-93 | SC940096 | New | $0.85 | |
| 1 | Oil cap, new cap and seal. Buy this if you lost your cap. | 240 | 76-93 | 8692888 | New | $15.62 | |
| 2 | Valve cover gasket, for B230F and B230FT engines | 240 | 85-93 | 1378870 | New | $5.32 | |
| 2 | Valve cover gasket for B21 and B23 Engines | 240 | 76-84 | 1378909 | New | $11.36 | |
| 4 | Valve cover rear camshaft plug, round BLACK plug | 240 | 85-93 | SC1336763 | New | $2.84 | |
| 6 | Oil change KIT, includes quality MANN oil filter, oil cap seal, and oil drain plug copper ring/seal. | 240 | 75-93 | KIT3517857 | New | $9.73 | |
| 6 | Oil filter, quality MANN filter should be replaced every 5,000 MI (8,000 km). Engine oil should be replaced at same interval. Not for Diesel engines. | 240 | 75-93 | 3517857 | New | $7.46 | |
| 6 | Oil filter, quality MANN filter should be replaced every 5,000 MI (8,000 km). Engine oil should be replaced at same interval. Not for Diesel engines. | 260 | 75-93 | 3517857 | New | $7.46 | |
| 7 | Oil drain plug washer, should be replaced at each oil change to avoid leaks from drain plug | 240 | 75-93 | SC18818 | New | $1.42 | |
| 8 | Oil drain plug, replace if the head is stripped. Use a 1 inch socket to undo | 240 | 75-93 | SC948187 | New | $2.84 |
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Replace worn engine or transmission mount, the sides should be straight and not balooning or cracked. An oily mount, from a leak or oil filter change, will deteriorate faster. New mounts will make the drivetrain feel much more responsive on acceleration. |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| Engine mount, LEFT driver side (and RIGHT for 1975). | 240 | 75-93 | SC274110 | New | $8.52 | ||
| Engine mount, RIGHT passenger side. Check it each time you change the oil filter because leaks from above makes the rubber deteriorate. Wipe oil spills on the mount after an oil change. | 240 | 76-93 | SC274111 | New | $8.52 | ||
| Engine mount, LEFT or RIGHT, for V6 engine | 260 | 79 | SC1205994 | New | $14.13 |
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This switch is located next to the oil filter and drives the oil pressure warning light in the instrument panel. Replace if it leaks or if warning light does not turn off when engine is running, and you are sure there is pressure. |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| 1 | Oil pressure switch on engine block | 240 | 75-84 | SC1606877 | New | $5.61 | |
| 2 | Oil pressure switch on engine block (not exactly as shown) | 240 | 85-93 | 1347003 | New | $10.30 | |
| 3 | Oil pressure sensor and switch, for cars with oil pressure gauge (not as shown) | 240 | 81-93 | 1333930 | New OEM | $92.57 |
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The item #3 is the flame trap or flame shield. The flame trap must be replaced periodically because it gets clogged with oil sludge, resulting in blown engine gaskets. |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| Flame trap kit (flame shield), replace it every 15,000 MI (25,000km) to avoid crankcase over-pressure and oil leaks. Very important for the longevity of your engine. | 240, 260 (not Turbo) | 75-88 | FTKTO88 | New | $12.07 | ||
| Flame trap kit (flame shield), replace it every 15,000 MI (25,000km) to avoid crankcase over-pressure and oil leaks. Very important for the longevity of your engine. | 240, 260 (not Turbo) | 89-93 | FTK89UP | New | $12.07 |
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Complete block gasket sets are listed elsewhere on this page. |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| 1 | Oil pump | 240 | 79-93 | SC1276336E | New | $191.80 | |
| 24 | Oil pump pickup tube O ring seal (2 required, order qty 2) | 240 | 75-93 | SC418360 | New | $1.21 | |
| 26 | Oil drain plug, replace if the head is stripped. Use a 1 inch socket to undo | 240 | 75-93 | SC948187 | New | $2.84 | |
| 27 | Oil drain plug washer, should be replaced at each oil change to avoid leaks from drain plug | 240 | 75-93 | SC18818 | New | $1.42 | |
| 30 | Oil pan gasket | 240 | 75-93 | SC1378864 | New | $4.97 | |
| 36 | Oil change KIT, includes quality MANN oil filter, oil cap seal, and oil drain plug copper ring/seal. | 240 | 75-93 | KIT3517857 | New | $9.73 | |
| 36 | Oil filter, quality MANN filter should be replaced every 5,000 MI (8,000 km). Engine oil should be replaced at same interval. Not for Diesel engines. | 240 | 75-93 | 3517857 | New | $7.46 |
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Complete block gasket sets are listed elsewhere on this page. |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| 1 | Crankshaft front housing gasket | 240 | 76-93 | SC1378493 | New | $3.69 | |
| 2 | Crankshaft seal, front | 240 | 76-93 | SC1276424 | New | $4.62 | |
| 4 | Piston ring set, 2.1L STD size, made by Deves, for B21A, B21F, B21FT engine | 240 | 76-85 | SC275337 | New | $107.81 | |
| 4 | Piston ring set, 2.3L STD size, made by Deves, for B230F and B230FT engines | 240 | 85-93 | SC275369 | New | $96.56 | |
| 4 | Piston ring set, 2.3L STD size, made by Deves, for B23E, B23F, B23FT engine | 240 | 81-84 | SC275331 | New | $109.60 | |
| 8 | Connecting Rod bearing kit | 240 | 75-84 | SC271063 | New | $49.70 | |
| 8 | Connecting Rod bearing kit, standard size | 240 | 85-93 | SC270136 | New | $42.60 | |
| 26 | Pilot bearing, for standard transmission | 240 | 75-93 | SC181799 | New | $7.10 | |
| 31 | Main bearing kit, standard size | 240 | 75-84 | SC271214 | New | $64.14 | |
| 31 | Main bearing kit, standard size | 240 | 88-93 | SC270906 | New | $97.98 | |
| 31 | Main bearing kit, undersize 0.010 inch/0.25mm | 240 | 75-84 | SC271215 | New | $64.14 | |
| 31 | Main bearing kit, undersize 0.010 inch/0.25mm | 240 | 88-93 | SC270907 | New | $97.98 | |
| 31 | Main bearing kit, undersize 0.020 inch/0.50mm | 240 | 75-84 | SC271216 | New | $85.20 | |
| 31 | Main bearing kit, undersize 0.020 inch/0.50mm | 240 | 88-93 | SC270908 | New | $97.98 | |
| 33 | Crankshaft seal, rear | 240 | 75-93 | SC6842093 | New | $7.03 | |
| 36 | Crankshaft seal, rear housing gasket | 240 | 76-93 | SC1378492 | New | $1.28 |
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See also Timing Belt plastic covers and lower pulley listed below in this section. |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| 1 | Timing belt, replace every 50,000 MI (75,000km). Note that if it breaks the engine will not destroy, however it is good prevention to replace it on schedule to avoid being stalled at the worst moment | 240 | 76-92 | sc271713 | New | $9.58 | |
| 1 | Timing belt, replace every 50,000 MI (75,000km). Note that if it breaks the engine will not destroy, however it is good prevention to replace it on schedule to avoid being stalled at the worst moment | 240 | 93 | SC271747 | New | $31.81 | |
| 2 | Timing belt tensioner | 240 | 76-93 | SC463633 | New | $35.50 |
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All the gaskets you need to rebuild your engine bottom end. We also stock head gasket sets for the top end, check out the Head section... |
| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| Block gasket set, all gaskets required for lower engine rebuild. For all B21, B23, B230 engines (see also head gasket sets in section Head) | 240 | 76-93 | SC270679 | New | $92.30 |
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| Item | Description Help on catalogue format | Model | Year | Part# | Type | Price | Buy |
| Thrust bearing kit | 240 | 85-87 | SC270471 | New | $14.20 |
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