B230 sump plug torque

[Jebus]

shhhh the torque Nazis will here you

[Ian21401]

F T (f****** tight)

[McGandalf]

Apologies for the thread bump here.

Does anyone know specifically what sump plug washer (size) is required for a Volvo 940 GLE 1992 estate - B230F engine?

I know the sump plug is one-inch in diameter - but which washer?

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by McGandalf

Apologies for the thread bump here.

Does anyone know specifically what sump plug washer (size) is required for a Volvo 940 GLE 1992 estate - B230F engine?

I know the sump plug is one-inch in diameter - but which washer?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-140...2/171241931918

The answer to your question is in that listing but i quote :

"Copper Sump Washer CU 19 x 26 x 2 to DIN 7603A"

Chances are it's an M18 thread so an M18 Dowty seal would also work. It would need to be measured during the next oil change to be sure though - it could be a 3/4" diameter thread instead if the spanner size is 1" or it might be M19 (unusual thread size though) - you'll have to get your digital vernier out to measure the thread size.

Note that a Dowty seal has an internal "skirt" that literally screws onto the thread which improves sealing.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by McGandalf

Apologies for the thread bump here.

Does anyone know specifically what sump plug washer (size) is required for a Volvo 940 GLE 1992 estate - B230F engine?

I know the sump plug is one-inch in diameter - but which washer?

your dealer will be able to help you for a few shillings , These are imperial by the way as you suggested not metric . The sump plug is the only imperial thread carried over from the pre 1974 era !

[McGandalf]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

[url]"Copper Sump Washer CU 19 x 26 x 2 to DIN 7603A"

Thanks for this - exactly what I needed.

My dealer may be able to help - but every time I've turned up to said establishment (naming no names - it's hardly nearby) and mentioned the fact that I need parts for a 28 year old vehicle, they've looked at me as if there's something wrong with me...

[TonyS9]

At this stage we need to buy parts like this on specification, not PN. We need a central repositoiry like a BOM (Bill of materials = Vida), with AML (approved mfr list) and ideally a full technical spec. So we just need a database to link VPN, MFR MPN and tech spec.

I've got a few O-rings spec'd out.

[griston64]

I've bought my last few genuine filters from Brookhouse. They list the correct copper washer to fit as well. 54p

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by McGandalf

Thanks for this - exactly what I needed.

My dealer may be able to help - but every time I've turned up to said establishment (naming no names - it's hardly nearby) and mentioned the fact that I need parts for a 28 year old vehicle, they've looked at me as if there's something wrong with me...

Not Rudds by any chance?

Nearly forgot :

https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/p...957/18818.html

"This product fits 110 vehicle variants.
Volvo: 8 models, 110 variants between 1975 and 1995."

From the webpage linked to ^^^^^^^

Volvo Part No. is 18818

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by bluesntwos

I've looked high and low for the torque figure for the sump plug bolt on B230 (1995 940). The only figure I could find was as below;


The Bentley book for B230 recommends a 1" socket and a torque setting of 60 Nm (44 ft-lb).

I just wondered if anyone could confirm this. The last thing I want to do is strip any threads!

Thanks.

Use a 25mm socket if it's a Volvo plug or a 26mm one if it's aftermarket.