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Volvo 240/260 Ignition system

Slow cold starts, rough idle, and misfires under load often begin in the ignition – a cracked distributor cap, worn contact points, or a tired ignition coil. On the 240/260, the engine code, automatic/manual, and model year determine which distributor fits, since the B21, B23, and later B230 (all four-cylinder OHC) differ from the V6 B27/B28 engines. Everything is a 12-volt system.

All products in category: Volvo 240/260 Ignition system

Volvo Original
Track ring for Volvo 740, 760

Track ring for Volvo 740, 760

260, 240, 760, 740

$ 3.39
Quantity per car:
Volvo 740/760 (–1984): 2 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (1985–87): 1 pcs

OE numbers

243933
Ignition cable kit GTS for Volvo B18, B20, black

Ignition cable kit GTS for Volvo B18, B20, black

PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 140, 240

$ 53.68/set
Model year:
1968–1970
Engine:
B18, B20
Colour:
Red
Info:
With connector, ignition lead, New old stock (NOS)

OE numbers

272191
Distributor arm for Volvo 240, 740, B230A

Distributor arm for Volvo 240, 740, B230A

1800, 240, 740, 760

$ 33.34
Model year:
1964–1973
Dimensions:
Ø 14.4 mm (0.57 in)
Engine:
B230A

OE numbers

1357418
Beru
Distributor arm for Volvo B18 1965-, B20A, B20B, B20E, B21, B23, B30A

Distributor arm for Volvo B18 1965-, B20A, B20B, B20E, B21, B23, B30A

164, 140

$ 10.74
Model year:
1965–
Dimensions:
Ø 14.4 mm (0.57 in)
Engine:
B18, B20A, B20ABE, B20B, B20E, B21, B23, B30A

OE numbers

243903
NGK
Spark plug for Volvo 240, B18A, B18D, B20A NGK

Spark plug for Volvo 240, B18A, B18D, B20A NGK

240

$ 6.22/set
Model year:
1961–1974
Engine:
B18A, B18D, B20, B20A

OE numbers

271412
Champion
Spark plug for Volvo B18A, B18D, B20A Champion

Spark plug for Volvo B18A, B18D, B20A Champion

PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 140, 240

$ 6.67/set
Model year:
1961–1970
Engine:
B18A, B18D, B20, B20A

OE numbers

271412CHA
NGK
Spark plug Volvo B18B,Volvo B20B/D/F, Volvo B30A, Volvo OE 271410,271411,1357827

Spark plug NGK for Volvo B18B, B20B/D/F, B30A

260, 240

$ 7.35
Model year:
1961–1975
Engine:
B18B, B20, B20B, B20D, B20E, B30A, B30E
Quantity per car:
4

OE numbers

271411
NGK
Spark plugs for Volvo B18A, B18D, B20A NGK Iridium

Spark plugs for Volvo B18A, B18D, B20A NGK Iridium

PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 140, 240

$ 29.95/set
Model year:
1961–1970
Engine:
B18A, B18D, B20, B20A

OE numbers

271412IR
Volvo Original

Intermediate section for Volvo 740, 760

260, 240, 740, 780, 760, 940, 960

$ 46.90
Model year:
1974–1982
Engine:
B27

OE numbers

269503
Volvo Original
Holder for Volvo 240, 740, 780, 940, 960

Holder for Volvo 240, 740, 780, 940, 960

240, 740, 780, 760, S90, 940, V90, 960

$ 3.39
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B230E, B230F
Quantity per car:
6

OE numbers

3547026
Volvo Original
Steering wheel lock washer for Volvo 240, 245, 260, 265

Steering wheel lock washer for Volvo 240, 245, 260, 265

260, 240

$ 4.75
Quantity per car:
Sold per piece

OE numbers

1221407
Volvo Original
Protective cover for Volvo 240

Protective cover for Volvo 240

240, 260

$ 27.01

OE numbers

1266035
Volvo Original
Protective hose for Volvo 740, 760

Protective hose for Volvo 740, 760

260, 240, 780, 760, 740, 960, 940, V90, S90

$ 54.13
Model year:
1983–1998
Engine:
B230K
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

1219815
Spark plug Champion for Volvo B18B, B20B/D/F, B30A

Spark plug Champion for Volvo B18B, B20B/D/F, B30A

$ 7.80
Model year:
1961–1973
Engine:
B18B, B20, B20B, B20D, B30A
Quantity per car:
4

OE numbers

271411CH
Spring washer for Volvo 740, 760

Spring washer for Volvo 740, 760

260, 240, 740, 780, 760, 940, 960

$ 1.02
Model year:
1974–1990
Engine:
B27, B28

OE numbers

946599
Volvo Original
Retaining spring for Volvo 740, 760

Retaining spring for Volvo 740, 760

240, 260, 760, 740

$ 4.97

OE numbers

1276273
Ignition coil for Volvo Amazon, 1800E, 1800ES, 140, right-hand drive

Ignition coil for Volvo Amazon, 1800E, 1800ES, 140, right-hand drive

260, 240

$ 70.63
Position:
Right
Model year:
1975–1978
Engine:
B21

OE numbers

35254
Distributor cam grease 2g

Distributor cam grease 2g

$ 0.79/set
Engine:
B4B, B14A, B16, B18, B20
Ignition cable set for Volvo 1800, 1800S, silicone

Ignition cable set for Volvo 1800, 1800S, silicone

1800, 140

$ 52.55/set
Model year:
1961–1973
Engine:
B18, B20
Colour:
Red
Info:
Ignition lead with connector

OE numbers

275661
Screw 140 choke/cooling system for Volvo 140, 240, 740

Screw 140 choke/cooling system for Volvo 140, 240, 740

164, 140, 260, 240

$ 3.16
Model year:
1975–1985
Engine:
B21F

OE numbers

958244

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