240GLT One Owner

Geoffsmart · Jan 27th, 2011, 12:39

This is my first thread and is a cry for help.
Due to an undiagnosed waterpump problem my well loved motor is now leaking coolant from a cylinder head crack just below one of the plug recesses.
The engine still runs and does not throw out white water vapour from the exhaust.
Can anyone offer advice/comments etc. on how difficult or practical it is to replace the cylinder head on this B230E fuel injected engine?
I am aware that in today's market a fully functional 240GLT saloon is only worth a few hundred pounds but this car deserves much more than a trip to the knackers yard.
Any comments welcome.

john h · Jan 27th, 2011, 19:05

Hi Geoff,

Welcome to the forum!

As for the car, don't panic and don't scrap it!

Finding a good used cylinder head should not be difficult. Fitting it is not a big job - DIY if you are fairly handy, or not too much cash if you know a proper mechanic.

I can't recommend anyone down your way, but it's not specialised work, so any reputable garage or mechanic should be able to tackle it.

For the cylinder head, try a wanted ad on this forum in the 240 sales and wants section.

Best wishes, let us know how you go on.

John

morsing · Jan 27th, 2011, 19:18

Replacing the head is quite simple and will only take a couple of hours for a mechanic. Getting a replacement shouldn't be cheap either.

Where's Speen anyway?

Patrick Garland · Jan 27th, 2011, 20:08

I think Morsing meant 'should be cheap'. There are a number of scrap car dealers that operate on-line that may be able to source your cylinder head. I have used some in the past and they were ok admittedly not for something so large. Others on here may be able to suggest potential suppliers. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

wooble · Jan 27th, 2011, 21:54

Stick a new cylinder head on it, I have a cylinder head from my old 240 GLT you could have for a small sum, say £30 or so. It has about 110K on it. It's missing the cam, and I've had the shims out of the tappets but you could get all these parts off the old head. I could supply a cam also, but it wouldn't be the 'correct' cam for the B230E. (I have T and M cams spare, the V cam from this head is currently propelling my B200F to greater things

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Geoffsmart · Jan 28th, 2011, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by morsing

Replacing the head is quite simple and will only take a couple of hours for a mechanic. Getting a replacement shouldn't be cheap either.

Where's Speen anyway?

Thanks for your input Morsing.
We are almost neighbours if you are in Aylesbury - Speen is between Princes Risborough and High Wycombe.
You indicate a head change is quite easy - do you have experience with this engine?
Geoff. Morris.
geoffmorris@tiscali.co.uk 01494 488529

Geoffsmart · Jan 29th, 2011, 09:55

Thanks for your encouragement and your offer - I am certainly warming to this challenge.
As an obvious seasoned performer, how much more difficult is it to change the cam as well?
Sorry I can't pm you - I would certainly like to discuss.

Jan 27th, 2011, 12:39	#1
Geoffsmart Geoffsmart Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 11:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Speen	240GLT One Owner This is my first thread and is a cry for help. Due to an undiagnosed waterpump problem my well loved motor is now leaking coolant from a cylinder head crack just below one of the plug recesses. The engine still runs and does not throw out white water vapour from the exhaust. Can anyone offer advice/comments etc. on how difficult or practical it is to replace the cylinder head on this B230E fuel injected engine? I am aware that in today's market a fully functional 240GLT saloon is only worth a few hundred pounds but this car deserves much more than a trip to the knackers yard. Any comments welcome.

Jan 27th, 2011, 19:05	#2
john h VOC Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2024 10:52 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Hi Geoff, Welcome to the forum! As for the car, don't panic and don't scrap it! Finding a good used cylinder head should not be difficult. Fitting it is not a big job - DIY if you are fairly handy, or not too much cash if you know a proper mechanic. I can't recommend anyone down your way, but it's not specialised work, so any reputable garage or mechanic should be able to tackle it. For the cylinder head, try a wanted ad on this forum in the 240 sales and wants section. Best wishes, let us know how you go on. John __________________ XX

Jan 27th, 2011, 19:18	#3
morsing Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Aylesbury View Photos By: morsing	Replacing the head is quite simple and will only take a couple of hours for a mechanic. Getting a replacement shouldn't be cheap either. Where's Speen anyway? __________________ --- '89 Volvo 240GLT B230E/AW70 '14 Volvo V70 SE D4/M66 FWD '70 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu '95 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0 Turbo Auto

Jan 27th, 2011, 21:54	#5
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Stick a new cylinder head on it, I have a cylinder head from my old 240 GLT you could have for a small sum, say £30 or so. It has about 110K on it. It's missing the cam, and I've had the shims out of the tappets but you could get all these parts off the old head. I could supply a cam also, but it wouldn't be the 'correct' cam for the B230E. (I have T and M cams spare, the V cam from this head is currently propelling my B200F to greater things ) Last edited by wooble; Jan 27th, 2011 at 21:56.

Jan 27th, 2011, 20:08	#4
Patrick Garland Patrick Last Online: Sep 30th, 2022 00:07 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clarbeston Road	I think Morsing meant 'should be cheap'. There are a number of scrap car dealers that operate on-line that may be able to source your cylinder head. I have used some in the past and they were ok admittedly not for something so large. Others on here may be able to suggest potential suppliers. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

Jan 29th, 2011, 09:55	#7
Geoffsmart Geoffsmart Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 11:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Speen	Thanks for your encouragement and your offer - I am certainly warming to this challenge. As an obvious seasoned performer, how much more difficult is it to change the cam as well? Sorry I can't pm you - I would certainly like to discuss.

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