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Valve mechanism Volvo B17

Ticking valves, rough idle or incorrect valve clearance after many miles are among the classic reasons to get into the valve mechanism on a B17. The clearance drifts with wear and heat cycles, and that is when the adjustment shims decide whether the valves close properly against the seats.

All products in category: Valve mechanism Volvo B17

Volvo Original
Timing belt tensioner spring guide for Volvo B21, B23, B230

Timing belt tensioner spring guide for Volvo B21, B23, B230

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

$ 71.64
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200, B21, B23, B230

OE numbers

463386
Belt cover for Volvo 240, 740, B19, B21, B23

Belt cover for Volvo 240, 740, B19, B21, B23

240, 760, 740, 340, 360

$ 64.64
Mounting position:
Rear section

OE numbers

1266917
RACE inlet valve for Volvo B21, B23, B200, B230, 48 mm

RACE inlet valve for Volvo B21, B23, B200, B230, 48 mm

240, 740, 760, 960, 940, 340-360

$ 30.40
Engine:
B21, B23, B200, B230

OE numbers

463395HP48
Timing belt tensioner pulley for Volvo B19-B230, economy

Timing belt tensioner pulley for Volvo B19-B230, economy

240, 740, 340, 360

$ 29.27
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230

OE numbers

463633

Intake valve guide for Volvo B21F, 740, 940, 0.2 mm oversize

240, 740, 780, 760, 940, 960

$ 29.15
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200, B21, B21F, B230
Quantity per car:
4

OE numbers

1266195
Race exhaust valve for Volvo B19, B21, B23, 40 mm

Race exhaust valve for Volvo B19, B21, B23, 40 mm

240, 740, 760, 340-360

$ 23.17

OE numbers

463526HP40
Camshaft paste 28 g/1 oz

Camshaft paste 28 g/1 oz

$ 21.92

Guide plate for Volvo 740, 760

240, 260, 740, 760

$ 18.98
Model year:
1975–1985
Engine:
B21

OE numbers

463579
Tappet for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23, B200, B230

Tappet for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23, B200, B230

240, 760, 740, 780, 960, 940, 340, 360

$ 16.39
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230
Quantity per car:
8

OE numbers

463075
Volvo Original
Valve spring seat for Volvo B200, B230, 4-cylinder, lower

Valve spring seat for Volvo B200, B230, 4-cylinder, lower

240, 740, 760, 780, 960, 940, 340, 360

$ 14.80
Position:
Lower
Model year:
1975–1998
Dimensions:
Ø 33 mm
Engine:
B200, B21, B230

OE numbers

463399
Exhaust valve for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B200, B230, except B230K

Exhaust valve for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B200, B230, except B230K

240, 740, 760, 780, 960, 940, 340, 360

$ 13.00
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230, B230K
Quantity per car:
4

OE numbers

463526
Cam & engine paste 42.5 g/1.5 oz

Cam & engine paste 42.5 g/1.5 oz

293

$ 10.28
Engine:
B4B, B14A, B16, B18
Volvo Original
Camshaft gear washer for Volvo 240, 260, 262, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 940 1975-98

Camshaft gear washer for Volvo 240, 260, 262, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 940 1975-98

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

$ 9.83
Mounting position:
Belt tensioner, Camshaft
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200, B21, B23, B230

OE numbers

463580
Valve spring 200A E for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23

Valve spring 200A E for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23

240, 740, 780, 760, 960, 940, 340, 360

$ 9.49
Model year:
1975–1998
Dimensions:
Ø 33 mm
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230
Quantity per car:
8

OE numbers

463739
Guide plate for Volvo 740, 760

Guide plate for Volvo 740, 760

240, 260, 740, 760

$ 9.49
Model year:
1975–1985
Engine:
B21

OE numbers

463578

Spacer tube for Volvo 240, 340, 740, 760, 780

240, 260

$ 9.27
Quantity per car:
2

OE numbers

463470
Valve adjuster shim for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23, B230, 3.65 mm

Valve adjuster shim for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23, B230, 3.65 mm

240, 760, 740, 780, 940, 960, 340, 360

$ 8.02
Dimensions:
Thickness 3.65 mm
Engine:
B19, B21, B23, B230
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

463553
Valve adjuster shim for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, 3.70 mm

Valve adjuster shim for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, 3.70 mm

240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 340, 360

$ 8.02
Dimensions:
Thickness 3.70 mm
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

463554
Valve adjuster shim for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, 4.40 mm

Valve adjuster shim for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, 4.40 mm

240, 760, 740, 780, 940, 960, 340, 360

$ 8.02
Dimensions:
T 4.40 mm
Engine:
B19, B21, B23, B230
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

463568
Valve adjuster shim for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23, B230, 3.95 mm

Valve adjuster shim for Volvo 240, 740, 940, B19, B21, B23, B230, 3.95 mm

240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 340, 360

$ 8.02
Dimensions:
Thickness 3.95 mm
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

463559

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This category gathers the parts around the valve train for the Volvo 240/260 with B17 motor. The group includes valve adjustment shims and adjustment shims in different thicknesses to set the clearance, valve guides that take up play in the valve stems, plus studs and flange nuts for mounting. Here you will also find hat plugs, spacer tubes and washers that belong to the same job.

While you have the valve cover off anyway, it is a good time to measure the play in the guides and to check that the right shim set is on hand before the clearance is set – that way you avoid splitting the motor twice.