B230ET motor for re-build

TalkVolvoTalk · Jun 25th, 2009, 20:00

Looking for a B230ET Engine with ancilliaries and loom for re-build to put into my 240. prefferably in the central scotland area but not essential.

let me know what you have!

scott

Jim760 · Aug 13th, 2009, 00:54

willing to buy a full car?

foggyjames · Aug 13th, 2009, 01:27

Just an idea...a late-model (1997, 1998) B230FK is highly unlikely to need a rebuild, and with a cam swap and a suitably sized turbo will make essentially the same power as an ET. The ET has the 'desirable' 531 cylinder head...but there's barely any advantage until you start working on the head. The ET is also highly likely to have the weaker con-rods.

cheers

James

CAH · Dec 15th, 2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by TalkVolvoTalk

Looking for a B230ET Engine with ancilliaries and loom for re-build to put into my 240. prefferably in the central scotland area but not essential.

let me know what you have!

scott

I have a B230ET engine. Although it is quite old I understand the mileage is quite low. Some work will be needed but certainly not a complete rebuild. I also have the turbo and Motronic unit. Although, I don't have a wiring harness.

Let me know if you are still interested and we can talk about it

CAH

adamsky01 · Dec 15th, 2009, 22:08

lum has a b230 for sale excellent condition and low miles

Lum · Dec 20th, 2009, 21:23

Indeed, I have, wont need rebuilding either. Can't help with the loom though.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=586916

I believe my work will be sending me up Scotland way at some point in January, dunno if the engine will fit in the back of my company car (Mondeo) though

foggyjames · Dec 21st, 2009, 13:09

Easily. It might be worth splitting the head and block though. Is there a hoist at each end? The blocks aren't light. It's quite a lift even for two people, especially if the boot has a lip you need to lift it over.

It's also worth mentioning that I wouldn't use the original Motronic system...1980s fuel injection technology (with no knock detection, for example) deserves to stay in the 1980s! I'd use the LH-Jet 2.4 system (ECUs from a 940 turbo, loom from a late 240), which is pretty much as good as 'modern' EFI.

cheers

James

Jun 25th, 2009, 20:00	#1
TalkVolvoTalk New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2020 18:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Kilbride	B230ET motor for re-build Looking for a B230ET Engine with ancilliaries and loom for re-build to put into my 240. prefferably in the central scotland area but not essential. let me know what you have! scott

Aug 13th, 2009, 01:27	#3
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 10:47 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Just an idea...a late-model (1997, 1998) B230FK is highly unlikely to need a rebuild, and with a cam swap and a suitably sized turbo will make essentially the same power as an ET. The ET has the 'desirable' 531 cylinder head...but there's barely any advantage until you start working on the head. The ET is also highly likely to have the weaker con-rods. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Dec 21st, 2009, 13:09	#7
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 10:47 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Easily. It might be worth splitting the head and block though. Is there a hoist at each end? The blocks aren't light. It's quite a lift even for two people, especially if the boot has a lip you need to lift it over. It's also worth mentioning that I wouldn't use the original Motronic system...1980s fuel injection technology (with no knock detection, for example) deserves to stay in the 1980s! I'd use the LH-Jet 2.4 system (ECUs from a 940 turbo, loom from a late 240), which is pretty much as good as 'modern' EFI. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Aug 13th, 2009, 00:54	#2
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	willing to buy a full car?

Dec 15th, 2009, 22:08	#5
adamsky01 back for now Last Online: Aug 17th, 2016 21:48 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: gone	lum has a b230 for sale excellent condition and low miles

Dec 20th, 2009, 21:23	#6
Lum Junior Member Last Online: Oct 19th, 2011 23:01 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales	Indeed, I have, wont need rebuilding either. Can't help with the loom though. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=586916 I believe my work will be sending me up Scotland way at some point in January, dunno if the engine will fit in the back of my company car (Mondeo) though

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