Diesel to fit B230 Red Block Bellhousing??

AQ151C · Dec 1st, 2011, 23:13

got a bit of a project.

I may want to replace a B230 Petrol Red Block engine with a diesel.

Do any of the Volvo diesel's fit the same bellhousing?? If so which ones.

Don't worry about wiring, cat's, gear/final drive ratio's etc, this is a marine project which is why the bellhousing is not changeable.

Thanks for any input

AQ151C

244T · Dec 3rd, 2011, 21:58

I dont know the answer but I understand that the "Penta" arm of Volvo did offer quite a range of diesels

I am sure someone on here will be able to give you some pointers..

940_Turbo · Dec 3rd, 2011, 22:29

Not as far as I know, the diesel used in a 900 or 200 car was a VW engine. The gearbox bellhousings are unique to that engine.

ian2000t · Dec 4th, 2011, 23:33

Correct, you would need engine and gearbox for the D24 engine...or at least engine and bellhousing to put onto your box. Good luck though, diesels are rare!

AQ151C · Dec 5th, 2011, 14:16

not the answers I wanted. Had hoped someone would say you need ..... and they bolt straight on!!

Trouble with penta is "Car prices x 4"

Looks like it's fix the Petrol's and get on with it.

Thanks anyway.

ian2000t · Dec 5th, 2011, 15:02

Depending what needs "fixing" with the B230 - there are plenty of B230 engines around, cheap, to swap in!

david philips · Dec 5th, 2011, 16:16

why stick with volvo why not look for any pre common rail diesel car and if you get a good engine and box change the lot.with luck it is possible to buy an old car with a good engine and box for a few hundred take the bits you need and break the car sell the bits and get your money back , yes a bit of work but its a project.

Dec 1st, 2011, 23:13	#1
AQ151C New Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2011 14:16 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Suffolk	Diesel to fit B230 Red Block Bellhousing?? got a bit of a project. I may want to replace a B230 Petrol Red Block engine with a diesel. Do any of the Volvo diesel's fit the same bellhousing?? If so which ones. Don't worry about wiring, cat's, gear/final drive ratio's etc, this is a marine project which is why the bellhousing is not changeable. Thanks for any input AQ151C

Dec 3rd, 2011, 21:58	#2
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Penta I dont know the answer but I understand that the "Penta" arm of Volvo did offer quite a range of diesels I am sure someone on here will be able to give you some pointers.. __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Dec 4th, 2011, 23:33	#4
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Correct, you would need engine and gearbox for the D24 engine...or at least engine and bellhousing to put onto your box. Good luck though, diesels are rare! __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Dec 5th, 2011, 14:16	#5
AQ151C New Member Last Online: Dec 5th, 2011 14:16 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Suffolk	damn!! not the answers I wanted. Had hoped someone would say you need ..... and they bolt straight on!! Trouble with penta is "Car prices x 4" Looks like it's fix the Petrol's and get on with it. Thanks anyway.

Dec 5th, 2011, 15:02	#6
ian2000t Premier Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Halesowen	Depending what needs "fixing" with the B230 - there are plenty of B230 engines around, cheap, to swap in! __________________ 1990 Volvo 760 GLE D24TIC ZF22 - 16psi, more fuel, Monark 293 nozzles, 40mm lower, Bilstein TCs, 24/19 ARBs, full Polybushed front, H&R spacers, 17" Titans. Running Veg oil/petrol mix. Past: 1988 Volvo 740 B230E M46, 1991 Volvo 940 B230FB M47

Dec 3rd, 2011, 22:29	#3
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	Not as far as I know, the diesel used in a 900 or 200 car was a VW engine. The gearbox bellhousings are unique to that engine.

Dec 5th, 2011, 16:16	#7
david philips panic captain manwaring ? Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2018 17:16 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: craggy island	replace a B230 Petrol Red Block engine with a diesel. why stick with volvo why not look for any pre common rail diesel car and if you get a good engine and box change the lot.with luck it is possible to buy an old car with a good engine and box for a few hundred take the bits you need and break the car sell the bits and get your money back , yes a bit of work but its a project.

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