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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

Valve adjuster shim for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, 4.20 mm

Valve adjuster shim for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, 4.20 mm

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

$ 4.41
Dimensions:
T 4.20 mm
Engine:
B19, B21, B23, B230
Quantity per car:
As required (Volvo specifies no fixed quantity)

OE numbers

463564
Exhaust manifold stud for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, M8, 42 mm

Exhaust manifold stud for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B230, M8, 42 mm

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

$ 4.07
Mounting position:
Cylinder head to inlet manifold
Model year:
1975–1998
Thread:
M8
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230

OE numbers

953046
Volvo Original
Valve cover/cylinder head stud for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780

Valve cover/cylinder head stud for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780

240, 260, 740, 780, 760

$ 3.96
Model year:
1975–1985
Thread:
M6
Engine:
B21
Quantity per car:
10

OE numbers

953040
Exhaust stud bolt for Volvo B204, B234, M8, 50mm

Exhaust stud bolt for Volvo B204, B234, M8, 50mm

740

$ 3.62
Mounting position:
Cylinder head
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B204, B234

OE numbers

953049
Stud bolt for Volvo 740, 760

Stud bolt for Volvo 740, 760

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

$ 2.71
Thread:
M6
Quantity per car:
2

OE numbers

924055
Cap plug D=21mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960

Cap plug D=21mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, S90, 960, 940, 850, V70, XC70, S70, C70

$ 2.37
Mounting position:
Cylinder head
Model year:
1975–1998
Dimensions:
Ø 21 mm
Engine:
B200, B21, B230, B23A
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OE numbers

946779
Cap plug D=29mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 850

Cap plug D=29mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 850

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, 960, S90, 940, 850, V70, XC70, S70, C70

$ 2.37
Mounting position:
Cylinder head
Model year:
1975–1998
Dimensions:
Ø 29 mm
Engine:
B200, B21, B230
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OE numbers

946780
Cap plug D=17.5mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 850

Cap plug D=17.5mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 850

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, 940, 960, S90, 850, V70, XC70, S70, C70

$ 1.92
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200, B21, B230, B23A
Quantity per car:
Volvo 240/260 (1975–1978): 3 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1979–84): 2 pcs · Volvo 240/260 (1985–87): 2 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (–1984): 2 pcs · Volvo 740/760 (1985–87): 2 pcs · Volvo 850 (1991–1997): 1 pcs · Volvo 850 USA: 1 pcs · Volvo 940/960 (1990–1996): 1 pcs · Volvo 940/960 (1994–) & S90/V90 (1997–): 1 pcs · Volvo C70/V70/S70: 1 pcs

OE numbers

946778

Flange nut M8 for Volvo 340, 360

850, V70, XC70, S70, C70, S60, 340, 360, V60

$ 1.92
Mounting position:
Exhaust down pipe, Exhaust manifold
Surface:
Copper-plated

OE numbers

985921
Exhaust stud bolt for Volvo 240, 740, 940 M8 45mm

Exhaust stud bolt for Volvo 240, 740, 940 M8 45mm

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

$ 1.81
Mounting position:
Cylinder head to exhaust manifold
Model year:
1983–1998
Thread:
M8
Engine:
B200, B230

OE numbers

953047
Ventiltätning Gummi till Volvo B20, B21, B23, B30, 1969-, Volvo OE 1306630

Valve stem seal, rubber, for Volvo B20, B21, B23, B30, 1969-

164, 240, 760, 780, 740, 940, 960

$ 1.70
Mounting position:
Inlet valve
Model year:
1969–
Engine:
B20, B200, B21, B23, B230, B30
Type:
Seal
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OE numbers

1306630
Valve stem seal for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B200, B230

Valve stem seal for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B200, B230

$ 1.70
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230

OE numbers

1219648
Bricka 6,5x12x1,5 mm till Volvo Amazon, 1800, Volvo OE 955892, art.nr 181595988

Washer 6.5x12x1.5 mm for Volvo Amazon, 1800, 240, 740, 850, 940

Amazon, 1800, 164, 780, S90, S70, C70

$ 1.13
Model year:
1961–1974
Dimensions:
6.5 × 12 × 1.5 mm
Engine:
B18, B20
System:
ZF · D-type overdrive

OE numbers

955892
Valve seal mounting sleeve for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, C70, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70, V90

Valve seal mounting sleeve for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, C70, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70, V90

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, 960, S90, 940, 850, V70, XC70, S70, C70, S40, V40, S80

$ 1.13
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B19, B21, B23, B200, B204, B230, B234, B5234FT, B5252S, B5254FS, B6244S, B6254S, B6304S

OE numbers

1332645
Valve collets for Volvo B19, B20, B21, B23, B30, B230

Valve collets for Volvo B19, B20, B21, B23, B30, B230

Amazon, 164, 140, 240, 760, 740, 780, 940, 960, 340, 360

$ 1.02
Model year:
1968–1973
Engine:
B19, B20, B200, B21, B23, B230, B30
Quantity per car:
16

OE numbers

419643
Flange nut for Volvo 240, water pump, fan clutch, headlamps

Flange nut for Volvo 240, water pump, fan clutch, headlamps

164, 240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, S90, 940, 960, 850, V70, XC70, S70, C70

$ 0.34

OE numbers

945407
Nut M10-1.5x8 for Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett, Amazon, 1800

Nut M10-1.5x8 for Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett, Amazon, 1800

PV 444, PV 544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 164

$ 0.23
Model year:
1961–1982
Dimensions:
3/8" (9.5 mm (0.37 in))
Thread:
M10x1.5
Engine:
B18, B20, B27, B30E, B30F
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OE numbers

955783
Screw M6-1x12

Screw M6-1x12

PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, S90, 960, 940, 850

$ 0.23
Thread:
M6x1
System:
ENV

OE numbers

955269

Washer for Volvo 740, 760, 850

240, 260, 740, 760, 850

$ 0.23
Model year:
1974–1990
Axle:
Rear axle
Dimensions:
Outer Ø 22 mm, T 1.25 mm
Engine:
B21, B23, B27E, B27F, B28E, B28F

OE numbers

192404

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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.