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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

Mutter M6-1,0x4,8 till Volvo Amazon, Amazon Kombi, 1800, Volvo OE 955781, art.nr 181602115

Nut M6-1.0x4.8 for Volvo PV, Duett, Amazon, 140, 164, 1800, 240, 260 and others

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

$ 0.34
Model year:
1957–1974
Thread:
M6x1
Engine:
B16, B18, B20
Surface:
Zinc-plated

OE numbers

955781
Skruv M8-1,25x20 till Volvo 1800, 1800E, 1800ES, Volvo OE 955295

Screw M8-1.25x20 for Volvo PV, Duett, 140, 164, 1800, 240, 260, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960, S40, V40, S90, V90

PV 444, PV 544, 1800, 140, 164, 240, 260, 740, 780, 760, V90, S90, 960, 940

$ 0.23
Model year:
1961–1989
Thread:
M8x1.25
Engine:
B18, B20, B21A, B23A, B23E
Quantity per car:
2

OE numbers

955295

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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.