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Worn out B230FT 700 1986

posted by  werick on  Sun Nov 24 12:11 CST 2002
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Hi:

I'm working on a 1986 Turbo Wagon with a B230FT. Very nice body but a wasted engine. I have a few questions. Maybe you fellow Turbo Brick owners can help.

(1)- I've pulled the Head but not the pan yet. The bores are very worn. It seems the wear pattern is mostly on the exhaust side, with a deep ridge on that side.I'd say the block would have to be re bored.Do these engines use Chrome Rings to cause this amount of wear?

(2)- What kind of Thrust bearing does this engine use. Mine appears to be non-existant. There looks to be about 1/8" Crankshaft Endplay.

(3)- I understand there are 3 versions of the B230FT. The original, the K and the final and improved version (Starting in 1989). Will this final version work in my 1986? I'm using Garrett Watercoold Turbo & 4 speed w Overdrive.

Finally: This is a testament to a Volvo Engine.I've been working on engines on & off for 30 years and never seen an engine run as good as this one did with this amount of wear. It had slighty low oil pressure and didn't burn oil. I took it apart for a leaking rear seal when I found the excessive Endplay. Then decided to do an engine job.

Thanks
Warren Erickson






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