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Cylinder head Volvo B21

Oil leakage along the cylinder head joint, coolant in the oil, or a rough idle after an overheating are classic signs that the gasket on the 2.1-liter OHC engine B21 has given up. Once the head is off, it pays to check it for flatness and replace the seals in one go, since tightening the cylinder head bolts requires clean, undamaged threads for the correct torque.

All products in category: Cylinder head Volvo B21

Volvo Original
Cap plug D=25 mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 760 1982-92

Cap plug D=25 mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 760 1982-92

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

$ 4.75
Mounting position:
Cylinder head
Model year:
1982–1992
Dimensions:
Ø 25 mm
Engine:
B200, B230
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OE numbers

955086
Carburettor hose, Carter, for Volvo 240 1976-84 & flame arrester -80, non-turbo

Carburettor hose, Carter, for Volvo 240 1976-84 & flame arrester -80, non-turbo

240, 260

$ 4.75
Model year:
1976–1984
Engine:
B21, B23

OE numbers

947836
Flame arrester nipple for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 740 81-86, non turbo

Flame arrester nipple for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 940, 740 81-86, non turbo

240, 260, 740, 760, 960, 940

$ 4.41
Model year:
1981–1986
Engine:
B200, B21, B23, B230

OE numbers

1336681
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
Crankcase flame trap for Volvo 240, 260, brass

Crankcase flame trap for Volvo 240, 260, brass

240, 260

$ 3.96
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200, B21, B230

OE numbers

463835
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
Dana Glaser
Cylinder head bolt set, Glaser, set of 10, for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B200, B230, M12

Cylinder head bolt set, Glaser, set of 10, for Volvo B19, B21, B23, B200, B230, M12

240, 740, 760, 780, 960, 940, 850, 340, 360

$ 3.39/set
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B19, B200, B21, B23, B230, B230A, B230E, B230F, B230K
Type:
Stretch bolt
Quantity per car:
10

OE numbers

1306341
Flame trap hose for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 740 1981-86, non-turbo, 4-cyl except B20

Flame trap hose for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 740 1981-86, non-turbo, 4-cyl except B20

240, 740, 780, 760, 960, 940

$ 3.28
Model year:
1981–1986
Engine:
B20

OE numbers

1336682
Packning Oljelock till Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett, Amazon, Amazon Kombi, 1800, 140, 164, 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, Volvo OE 940096

Oil filler cap gasket for Volvo PV444, PV544, Duett, Amazon, 1800, 140, 164, 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940

PV 444, Duett, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 780, S90, S70, C70

$ 3.28
Mounting position:
Cap, Oil filler
Model year:
1955–1973
Engine:
B4B, B14A, B16, B18, B20
Type:
Seal

OE numbers

940096

Rocker cover flange nut for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, 240 turbo, 240 4-cyl except B20

240, 740, 780, 760, 960, 940, 850

$ 2.94
Type:
Cap nut
Quantity per car:
10

OE numbers

968458
Rear half moon valve cover seal for Volvo 240, 740, 760 B19, B21, B23, Volvo OE 463416

Rear half moon valve cover seal for Volvo 240, 740, 760 B19, B21, B23

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

$ 2.60
Mounting position:
Valve cover to cylinder head
Model year:
1976–
Engine:
B21, B23

OE numbers

463416
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
O-ring oljerör till Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960

O-ring oil pipe for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960

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

$ 3.39
Mounting position:
Oil trap, Distributor
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200E, B200F, B21, B23, B230E, B230F, B230K
Type:
O-ring

OE numbers

949659
Plugg Insugsrör BW35 till Volvo B16, B18, B20, B30, Volvo OE 952075, art.nr 181603159

Intake manifold plug for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 140, 164, 1800, 240, 260, B16, B18, B20, B30, BW35

Duett, PV 444, PV 544, Amazon, 1800, 164, 140, 240, 780

$ 2.26
Mounting position:
Crank case
Model year:
1957–1973
Engine:
B16, B18, B20, B21, B23, B30
Quantity per car:
2

OE numbers

952075
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
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
Exhaust stud M8 48mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960

Exhaust stud M8 48mm for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960

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

$ 1.70
Mounting position:
Cylinder head to exhaust manifold
Model year:
1978–1998
Dimensions:
L 48 mm, M8
Thread:
M8
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OE numbers

953048
Stud bolt for Volvo 140, 340, 740, 940

Stud bolt for Volvo 140, 340, 740, 940

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

$ 0.90
Model year:
1975–1998
Thread:
M6
Engine:
B200, B21A, B230, B23A, B23E, D20, D24

OE numbers

953032
Flame trap, synthetic, for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, S90, V90

Flame trap, synthetic, for Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 850, 940, 960, S90, V90

240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, S90, 940, 960, 850

$ 0.57
Model year:
1975–1998
Engine:
B200, B21, B23, B230F, B230FD, B230K

OE numbers

1389657

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This category gathers parts for sealing and assembling the B21 cylinder head. The group includes cylinder head gaskets and complete gasket sets, cylinder head bolts and studs, hoses, lifting eyes, as well as cap and ordinary plugs. The families cover both the sealing layer itself and the bolted joints that hold the head in place.

When rebuilding, the flatness of the cylinder head and the condition of the bolts are typical inspection points – stretched bolts and a crushed gasket are common causes of recurring leaks on the B21.