Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
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Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
Im planning on rebuilding a 360 glt that has done too many km. How hard is this. Is it best to remove the whole engine. Are most parts available still.....or should send I it away....an pay loads.....
Ideas kelvin
Ideas kelvin
Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
Engine out. no question. so much easier. i would imagine most parts would be available from some of the forum's business people who deal with volvo parts like dai and the like. and depending on your automotive level it can be done pretty quickly and easily.
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86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
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850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
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86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
The big question is are the bores worn? Having the engine rebored is a pro job only. It is very rare to have a worn crank so the rest is just replacing rings and shells etc. If the bores are ok then it is an easy DIY job as far as engines go.
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
How can you tell if the bores are worn? Sorry , but obvious question for novice restorer!
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
Head off and look at them. The big give away is ridge at the top of the block or any nasty score markes down the bores. What is the compression like?
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
I have to ask, why do you think it needs it? You may do a rebuild and not notice any difference. The main mechanicals are very robust and non-wearing. Bad running is usually some other issue, leaks, sensors etc.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
I've done most other things...and the 360 GLT was only released here for 4 years...they tend to have high KM on them and hence...This one 180,000 miles....but original condition with new engine mounts. I've repaired and repsrayed before...but I want to make a mint car?
Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
Hi Kelvin.
I am not a machanic but i would go with Ride-on here.
These 1986cc engines are pretty indistructable. Give it
a good service and keep on rolling
Cheers Mark.
I am not a machanic but i would go with Ride-on here.
These 1986cc engines are pretty indistructable. Give it
a good service and keep on rolling
Cheers Mark.
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
I've decided I want a total restoration, so I was just wondering how hard it was......I would like to keep the 360 GLT for main drive
Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
Mine has done 200K miles, I wouldn't consider bottom end work. Alternator bearing needed replaced, was the only issue I've had, maybe dirty coil. Gaskets need done occassionally (due to radiators expiring), and always worth give the head a clean and valve cleaning/grinding, new valve seals.
Having said that, they don't need it, but it would be nice to get that factory fresh new feel again. Maybe balancing the rods+pistons. They do get a little rougher with age. Thrust washers maybe?
Anyway easy I'd say.
Having said that, they don't need it, but it would be nice to get that factory fresh new feel again. Maybe balancing the rods+pistons. They do get a little rougher with age. Thrust washers maybe?
Anyway easy I'd say.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
Valve guide removal...is this hard...does it need to be done ever.
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
No need unless you have bent valves. Worn ones can be replaced with K liners
Dai
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
What's a k-liner?
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Re: Engine rebuild B200E cost and ease
It's a liner for valve guides. Depends on the engineering shop how well they fit them. YMMV
Cracked valve guide 2 by macplaxton, on Flickr
Cracked valve guide 2 by macplaxton, on Flickr