Major Ledfoot The dealer wanted ridiculous prices for the 7 long bolts and the 3 shorter bolts - $42 per bolt? Oh, please. Not. I have had some on order from the US for less than half the price, but it's been a month now and they're still on back order. Is there a local solution?
Philia_Bear Why do you need new? They are not TTY and as such are safe to be re-used a minimum of 3 times in general
Major Ledfoot It's an issue with owning a high-millage used car with a dubious service history - one never knows how many times they've been reused. Plus this car was sold with a spare head. And since the head gasket is already blown....
Philia_Bear If they have sealed the 2 head halves together with RTV then its been apart before, if it was selead using volvo goop then it was never apart Blown HG == used water rather then coolant or was overheated Any way you look at it, if the 7 long bolts are exactly the same length and the 3 short bolts are exactly the same length your fine to go
Major Ledfoot Thanks. But do you know where it's possible to buy new bolts in Australia at less than $42 per bolt?
Vee_Que Contact @ashdvs as he can get a better rate from volvo. But if you measure the threads you can find if it needs to be replaced or not to start with.
Philia_Bear bgpzfm142;20620 wroteThanks. But do you know where it's possible to buy new bolts in Australia at less than $42 per bolt? Volvo USA Via Tasca http://www.tascaparts.com/ If volvo have them then tasca will happily ship to you will be 1/3rd price of volvo aus in general otherwise Kit on ebay, in stock ready for shipping http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-740-940-960-2-0-2-3-16V-B204FT-B234F-ENGINE-HEAD-BOLTS-KIT-/281081391608?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4171c1a9f8
Major Ledfoot Philia_Bear;20667 wrote Volvo USA Via Tasca http://www.tascaparts.com/ If volvo have them then tasca will happily ship to you will be 1/3rd price of volvo aus in general Tasca are fraudsters and rip-off merchants. I've had the very unfortunate experience of dealing with these time-wasting liars before. http://ozvolvo.org/post/quote/420/Comment_18649 Never again.
Major Ledfoot Vee_Que;20659 wroteContact @AshDVS as he can get a better rate from volvo. But if you measure the threads you can find if it needs to be replaced or not to start with. Cheers. I'll send him a PM.
PaddlerEd Try asking at a decent parts supplier; if you want I can ask the 2 in town that I trust to find obscure parts; one is an engine rebuilder, the other is a good independent motor factor.
Major Ledfoot Thanks Paddler Ed - I've contacted @ashdvs and he's looking into it. But if you're taking to these guys in passing, it would be appreciated. I dare say other people on the board may also be looking for them one day.
Vee_Que I was reading on turbobricks that they are the same as 8v 1.8 and 2.0l VW engine head bolts in part if that helps... Would have to research further though.
Philia_Bear calvintibia001;21378 wroteIs the head bolts on the B234F different from B230F ? Yes 3 of one and 7 of another
