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engine help 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be kpvpk@optonline.net on  Sun May 15 13:39 CST 2005 [RELATED]

hellp eney body have a way of telling the difference in a B23 B21 and a B230 engine








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    engine help 1986

    posted by  someone claiming to be Charles on  Sun May 15 17:04 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    Easiest way to differentiate the B23 and B230: the valve cover. The B23 has a silver/metallic Valve cover with "VOLVO" in raised lettering. The B230 has a black valve cover with "VOLVO" in silver lettering.

    The B21 looks like the B23, except that it is a slightly smaller motor (2.1L as opposed to 2.3L) and has a different intake manifold.

    If it is still there, the engine model number should be printed on a sticker on the top timing belt cover. Also, the number is embossed on the passenger side of the block, below the oil filter.








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    engine help 1986

    posted by  B.C. on  Sun May 15 16:47 CST 2005
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    If you have a 1986 240 you have a B230F. If a 740 you have a B230F, or a B230FT, or a D24T.

    B21 vs B23 -- different intake manifold, same crankshaft pulley.

    B23 vs B230 -- different crankshaft pulley, a/c compressor, p/s pump.

    Regards,

    Bob

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