Parts for a 1991 440 ( lack of)

winkyridg1969 · Aug 21st, 2009, 12:30

I have a volvo 440 1991 1700 cc engine , why am i finding it so difficult to get parts for it , i speak to car parts places only to be told i need a main dealer who keep saying sorry volvo dont make that part any more ? so frustrating does any body know where i can get hold of a gasket that sits inbetween the carb and the inlet manifold ? any help would be greatly appreciated , thanks in advance Keith

PJN · Aug 21st, 2009, 13:17

Unfortunately I can not advice you with respect to location of said item, may I suggest that you have a bespoke one made from say Dobson Gaskets.

440anator · Aug 21st, 2009, 18:38

oh i think i saw one on ebay mate check ebay, and even google parts for volvo summat shud come up

Grendel · Aug 21st, 2009, 18:57

Not to mention 440's are rarer than hens teeth at breakers yards.
Grendel

carl4u44 · Aug 22nd, 2009, 11:06

Plenty of parts on ebay and really your local auto should be able to order anything for it....although its a 1991 car they were made up untill 1997.

Paul240480 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 21:22

When I had my 480T www.gsfcarparts managed to supply everything I needed.

Good luck.

B20F · Sep 4th, 2009, 11:34

You can make your own gasket. Just buy some gasket paper from a automotive store and use the old gasket as a pattern. Or use the carb or inletmanifold as pattern if the old gasket isn't useable anymore. All you have to do is cut the gasket paper in shape. Very easy to do and gasket paper is cheap. Works fine, used it a lot on my 1800ES.

Paul240480 · Sep 4th, 2009, 11:45

Just to re-iterate B20F's reply.

When I had my 340GL, my Indie 'made' a gasket for carb-head to solve the all too common 'rough running syndrome'. Even though back then they were probablt still available, he prefered to make his own to save costs & said they were just as good

Rufe · Sep 4th, 2009, 13:49

I dont know if it helps but the simple paper gasket (number 86 in below diagram) is still available. Number 66 in the diagram has expired though, but if you can get away without it then the dealers (including myself) can still get these. I remember when i first started here we used to sell these every week, haven't sold them for a long time now though.

Simon

Aug 21st, 2009, 12:30	#1
winkyridg1969 New Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2009 12:30 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rugby	Parts for a 1991 440 ( lack of) I have a volvo 440 1991 1700 cc engine , why am i finding it so difficult to get parts for it , i speak to car parts places only to be told i need a main dealer who keep saying sorry volvo dont make that part any more ? so frustrating does any body know where i can get hold of a gasket that sits inbetween the carb and the inlet manifold ? any help would be greatly appreciated , thanks in advance Keith

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Grendel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2015 20:37 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canterbury	Not to mention 440's are rarer than hens teeth at breakers yards. Grendel __________________ volvo 850 2.5 Estate 1996

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Sep 4th, 2009, 11:34	#7
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	You can make your own gasket. Just buy some gasket paper from a automotive store and use the old gasket as a pattern. Or use the carb or inletmanifold as pattern if the old gasket isn't useable anymore. All you have to do is cut the gasket paper in shape. Very easy to do and gasket paper is cheap. Works fine, used it a lot on my 1800ES. __________________

Aug 21st, 2009, 13:17	#2
PJN New Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2014 12:42 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sidcup	Unfortunately I can not advice you with respect to location of said item, may I suggest that you have a bespoke one made from say Dobson Gaskets.

Aug 22nd, 2009, 11:06	#5
carl4u44 Master Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 17:21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kk	Plenty of parts on ebay and really your local auto should be able to order anything for it....although its a 1991 car they were made up untill 1997.

Sep 4th, 2009, 11:45	#8
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Just to re-iterate B20F's reply. When I had my 340GL, my Indie 'made' a gasket for carb-head to solve the all too common 'rough running syndrome'. Even though back then they were probablt still available, he prefered to make his own to save costs & said they were just as good __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Sep 4th, 2009, 13:49	#9
Rufe TRADER Last Online: Sep 16th, 2016 14:55 Join Date: May 2006 Location: FRF Volvo, Swansea (Volvo Main Dealer)	I dont know if it helps but the simple paper gasket (number 86 in below diagram) is still available. Number 66 in the diagram has expired though, but if you can get away without it then the dealers (including myself) can still get these. I remember when i first started here we used to sell these every week, haven't sold them for a long time now though. Simon __________________ Please Click HERE to read our Feedback... // OR, Click HERE to read our FAQ's... <<< FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PHONE: 01792 790066 / 01792 784272 >>> * YOU MUST QUOTE 'C3' WHEN CALLING FOR OUR BEST PRICES! (weekdays 9am to 5pm) *

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