|
Information |
|
B200F cylinder head -- a cry for help!Views : 791 Replies : 11Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Sep 13th, 2019, 19:47 | #1 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 17:40
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Haywards Heath
|
B200F cylinder head -- a cry for help!
My old faithful 1994 940 Wentworth LPT has overheated and warped its cylinder head. The garage (who I trust) have pronounced the head too warped to be repaired; that may well be because it was previously skimmed after a very severe overheating episode many years ago. So I'm now in urgent need of a cylinder head, whilst also not being knowledgeable as to which heads will be suitable. Does anyone out there have a straight head for sale, or one suitable for reconditioning? Many thanks in advance.
|
Sep 14th, 2019, 08:49 | #2 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 21:48
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Worcestershire
|
Hi,
l have a complete Wentworth engine sat outside my workshop, l altered the back of a Peugeot at a roundabout many years ago and sadly broke the car. lt has been covered up and l see no reason why it should not do the job although l've had some of the manifold studs, l'm a bit reluctant to split but for the right reasons l will consider it. You see....... l still run a Wentworth and parts are getting difficult, also bear in mind l'm in WR11 7PD area for collection if need be. Andy 07730387598 |
Sep 14th, 2019, 19:22 | #3 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 17:40
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Haywards Heath
|
Could just be a lifesaver. I've tried to phone but you weren't about -- when's a good time?
Phil |
Sep 14th, 2019, 21:14 | #4 | |
VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 21:48
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Worcestershire
|
Quote:
had to deal with my grandsons Fiesta this afternoon and left my phone on the bench. Anytime is OK to be fair just ring again and l should answer, l could ring you but it's getting late now and l never invade peoples nocturnal habits!!!! |
|
Oct 5th, 2019, 19:36 | #5 |
Junior Member
Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 17:40
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Haywards Heath
|
Just to follow up -- the car is back on the road with a replacement cylinder head, and running nicely. Many, many thanks to Andy for the necessary.
|
Oct 5th, 2019, 21:46 | #6 |
bob12
Last Online: Yesterday 18:45
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Woking
|
Brilliant ...
|
Oct 6th, 2019, 11:52 | #7 | |
VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 21:48
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Worcestershire
|
Quote:
This Forum is such a game changer for so many Volvo enthusiasts and l was glad to be of some assistance (anyone looking for a 200FT Block in good nick without a head?) Phil l hope the head continues to give good service for many years to come........ Happy Motoring.....Regards Andy Last edited by omc 47; Oct 6th, 2019 at 12:03. |
|
Oct 6th, 2019, 12:46 | #8 |
Experienced Member
Last Online: Yesterday 23:54
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
|
what was the cause of the dramatic overheat ? you can usually get away with it if you stop as soon as you notice anything ...
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . |
Oct 6th, 2019, 18:23 | #9 | |
Junior Member
Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 17:40
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Haywards Heath
|
Quote:
But then the car was recovered to Ashford, where the water pump and pipe were replaced and _then_ they told me the head gasket was 'weeping a bit'. They thought it would probably be OK to drive it carefully back to base (about 60 miles) where I could get it looked at. In fact I got only a short distance before it became apparent that it wasn't happy at all, and the journey was rather fraught, with frequent stops. It did stay out of the red, but was a fair bit hotter than it should have been -- but it wasn't obviously worse at the end than at the start of the journey. Nowhere near as dramatic, though, as the previous overheat, some twelve years ago and not long after I bought the car. When I acquired it, it didn't have a functioning temperature gauge, and I foolishly didn't immediately replace it. I didn't notice the overheating until it started making odd noises and losing power. On that occasion it melted the timing belt cover, so I think we may assume it got quite hot... I think that probably explains why the head couldn't be skimmed a second time. |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to mister grimsdale For This Useful Post: |
Oct 6th, 2019, 18:40 | #10 | |
Experienced Member
Last Online: Yesterday 23:54
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
|
Quote:
A Boss at work had a brand new 760 V6 back in 1982 , his secretary went somewhere in it and drove it until it would drive no longer , all the coolant had gone for some reason , the engine got so hot that all the wiring and plastic bits melted on top of the engine ...
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience . |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Clan For This Useful Post: |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|