wtb: used b230ft core....

I recommend going to your local breakers (wrecking yard/dismantler) and asking them to put out the request on the hotline. That way you can find the one that is closest. __ __ Randy & \ \/ /alerie's \__/olvos '90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate "Shelby" & "Kate"

And do some research, B230FTs that will work were made from '85 to '94, however the later motors are stronger and more desirable, although not as important for a stock daily driver. Keep in mind to that the newest motors are 15 years old, so finding one with under 100k on it will take some luck. They do tend to hold up fairly well though. Also I think what you are looking for is a "long block", as "core" generally refers to something that is worn out but rebuildable.

I thought it meant 'warp core' ;-)

-- Tony

yea, long block is prob the better term....the motor we now have running has almost 300k miles on it, its been run hard, over boosted, hit + red line a number of times...and been a real workhorse....it is seeping and leaking oil from a number of seals, and other places yet unidentified....mechanics tell me to exchange

thanx for the tips...

yea, good idea Randy...thanx...I am just starting to look (again) and 1st want to try and find a "deal" from maybe a fellow volvo nut.......

cheers

richard

yea, I think I am going to want a 93 - 94 as I will be putting it into a 1994 940t chassis......

thanx

richard

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The changes took place first in '89 going to the updated block with the thrust bearing in a different place, then again in '91(?) from the 9mm connecting rods to 13mm rods, and '93 I believe is when turbo motors got piston cooling oil squirters.

All are dependable motors, but if you plan on pushing it much beyond about 200HP you'll want at least '89 or later, and for anything approaching 300HP the '93 or later with oil squirters is recommended.

As I said though for stock use any year B230FT will bolt right in, the only differences are the accessories.