2.5 960 Engine Gaskets etc

liamcafs · Mar 22nd, 2018, 10:03

Is it best to get the engine gaskets direct from Volvo? I can't seem to find anywhere online which lists the 2.5 gasket set.

Laird Scooby · Mar 22nd, 2018, 13:41

I've had a look through most of my "usual suspects" in terms of suppliers and nobody seems to list the 2.5 version Liam - don't you just hate it when you're right!

Joking aside, i thought maybe Volvo used the same gasket set because all they had done for the 3.0 was increased the stroke.

Check page 44 of this pdf and you'll see that idea was wrong as well!

http://www.myvolvolibrary.info/Tech_...DataPocket.pdf

Even the likes of RockAuto, FCPEuro, PFV etc don't list it. However, in the last place i looked i found one on Skandix.com. Make sure you're sitting down!

https://volvocarparts.nl/en/internal...fs-b6254s.html

At that price i'd either break the car for spares and sell the engine complete and then buy a 3.0 version instead or grit my teeth, pay up and look big as my wallet wouldn't after!

It could explain why it's so difficult to find, with a price like that it suggests most people have scrapped their 2.5 powered 960s because of the cost of the head set and with so few suppliers listing it (1 out of about 10) they can more or less set their own price.

classicswede · Mar 22nd, 2018, 16:42

I will have a look and see if I can get a kit for you

liamcafs · Mar 24th, 2018, 12:46

Thanks Classicswede, I don't think I'm planning to change the head gasket at the moment, was just a bit puzzled when I couldn't find the gasket set listed?! But there are a couple of small oil leaks on the engine block somewhere, will see more when the engine comes out.

I would think the sump gaskets would be the same as the 3.0? Can anyone confirm that?

classicswede · Mar 25th, 2018, 12:35

The 2.5 set is available in Sweden.

Bottom end gaskets are the same for both.

liamcafs · Mar 25th, 2018, 15:54

Thank you for checking. Much appreciated

barkster1971 · Mar 31st, 2018, 21:15

The bore is 81mm on the 2.5 and 83mm on the 3.0. It's a destroked 2.8.

Mar 22nd, 2018, 10:03	#1
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	2.5 960 Engine Gaskets etc Is it best to get the engine gaskets direct from Volvo? I can't seem to find anywhere online which lists the 2.5 gasket set. __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Mar 22nd, 2018, 13:41	#2
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	I've had a look through most of my "usual suspects" in terms of suppliers and nobody seems to list the 2.5 version Liam - don't you just hate it when you're right! Joking aside, i thought maybe Volvo used the same gasket set because all they had done for the 3.0 was increased the stroke. Check page 44 of this pdf and you'll see that idea was wrong as well! http://www.myvolvolibrary.info/Tech_...DataPocket.pdf Even the likes of RockAuto, FCPEuro, PFV etc don't list it. However, in the last place i looked i found one on Skandix.com. Make sure you're sitting down! https://volvocarparts.nl/en/internal...fs-b6254s.html At that price i'd either break the car for spares and sell the engine complete and then buy a 3.0 version instead or grit my teeth, pay up and look big as my wallet wouldn't after! It could explain why it's so difficult to find, with a price like that it suggests most people have scrapped their 2.5 powered 960s because of the cost of the head set and with so few suppliers listing it (1 out of about 10) they can more or less set their own price. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Mar 22nd, 2018, 16:42	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I will have a look and see if I can get a kit for you __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 24th, 2018, 12:46	#4
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	Thanks Classicswede, I don't think I'm planning to change the head gasket at the moment, was just a bit puzzled when I couldn't find the gasket set listed?! But there are a couple of small oil leaks on the engine block somewhere, will see more when the engine comes out. I would think the sump gaskets would be the same as the 3.0? Can anyone confirm that? __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Mar 25th, 2018, 12:35	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The 2.5 set is available in Sweden. Bottom end gaskets are the same for both. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 25th, 2018, 15:54	#6
liamcafs Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2021 16:10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Milford Haven	Thank you for checking. Much appreciated __________________ '95 960 RWD 105k miles (Donor Vehicle) '87 240 RWD 92k miles '02 S40 FWD 100k miles '99 V70 AWD 155k miles SOLD Link to my 240 Engine Swap Build Thread

Mar 31st, 2018, 21:15	#7
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	bore The bore is 81mm on the 2.5 and 83mm on the 3.0. It's a destroked 2.8. __________________ new engine! new car!

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