D24T.com  

Go Back   D24T.com > Technical Discussion Area > Diesel Engine and Drivetrain

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-15-2009, 03:06 PM
bjs2oo7 bjs2oo7 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Default Where to get steel head gasket

I read on alldatapro that the steel head gaskets have holes indicating the thickness instead of notches, I cannot seem to find a steel one anywhere online. Also what thickness should I get, the one that is currently on the motor has two notches, do I get the same thickness? Or do I wait til I measure the head to see if I need resurfacing?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 09-15-2009, 04:26 PM
Jason's Avatar
Jason Jason is offline
Owner/admin
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: St.Louis, MO
Posts: 1,266
Default

As far as I know, the only place to get the steel one is through the dealer. You would normally use the same as what you already have, but it cant hurt to measure your piston protrusion first. By the book, you aren't supposed to remachine the head, but I have taken off a few thousands to get a nice smooth surface without any problems. Maybe someone else will chime in here, but I wouldn't go more than .005 off the head, unless you are regrinding the valve seats, then its a different story.

Jason
__________________


Back again with a '84 760 GLE D24T/ZF

SOLD but not forgotten! 1984
760 Sedan, built D24Tic/ T-5 swapped

My engine build: http://www.d24t.com/showthread.php?t...t=engine+build
T-5 swap: http://d24t.com/showthread.php?399-W...to-quot-w-pics!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-15-2009, 05:19 PM
reed reed is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 52
Default

I purchased mine through the dealer (I work there). It was on back order for a couple of weeks. Look at my post of the service bulletin. Your only option is two or three notches for the turbo motor. Order new head bolts when you order the gasket. DO NOT RE TORQUE THE HEAD FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN!!!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-15-2009, 06:00 PM
Jason's Avatar
Jason Jason is offline
Owner/admin
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: St.Louis, MO
Posts: 1,266
Default

I posted the link to the service bulletin with the part number in the "usefull links" sticky in this forum.

Thanks to Reed for initially posting it up.

Jason
__________________


Back again with a '84 760 GLE D24T/ZF

SOLD but not forgotten! 1984
760 Sedan, built D24Tic/ T-5 swapped

My engine build: http://www.d24t.com/showthread.php?t...t=engine+build
T-5 swap: http://d24t.com/showthread.php?399-W...to-quot-w-pics!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-16-2009, 10:01 AM
bjs2oo7 bjs2oo7 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Default

Went to the dealership today and they told me volvo never made a steel head gasket, what am I missing?
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-16-2009, 10:12 AM
bjs2oo7 bjs2oo7 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 54
Default

I just called another volvo dealership and they had no idea what I was talking about, so the part numbers are the same, the only difference is there are holes instead of notches. If I order the gasket with notches will I get a steel one?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-16-2009, 05:26 PM
Jason's Avatar
Jason Jason is offline
Owner/admin
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: St.Louis, MO
Posts: 1,266
Default

Just give them the part number and tell them to order it. They wont know what it is but thats their problem. Volvo replaced the old style gasket with the steel one and used the same part number. Maybe print out the service bulletin that is in the links section and take it with you. Its a pdf you can download it.

Jason
__________________


Back again with a '84 760 GLE D24T/ZF

SOLD but not forgotten! 1984
760 Sedan, built D24Tic/ T-5 swapped

My engine build: http://www.d24t.com/showthread.php?t...t=engine+build
T-5 swap: http://d24t.com/showthread.php?399-W...to-quot-w-pics!
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-17-2009, 06:47 PM
v8volvo v8volvo is offline
Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Montana, USA
Vehicle: '86 745, '83 764
Posts: 1,618
Default

If you have the part number for the gasket you need, you can order it here much cheaper than the dealer:

www.tascavolvoparts.com

Their catalog system sucks but if you have an official part number they can get everything and sell at wholesale prices... usually half of what the stealership charges.
__________________
86 745 D24T/ZF 345k lifted 2.5"
83 764 D24T/M46 155k
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-17-2009, 06:50 PM
v8volvo v8volvo is offline
Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Montana, USA
Vehicle: '86 745, '83 764
Posts: 1,618
Default

Tasca lists the steel HG for $70. Dealer will want anywhere from $140 to $200...
__________________
86 745 D24T/ZF 345k lifted 2.5"
83 764 D24T/M46 155k
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-18-2009, 04:21 AM
Jason's Avatar
Jason Jason is offline
Owner/admin
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: St.Louis, MO
Posts: 1,266
Default

George, have you ordered stuff from them? If they are a decent company to deal with post the link in the parts suppliers section.

Jason
__________________


Back again with a '84 760 GLE D24T/ZF

SOLD but not forgotten! 1984
760 Sedan, built D24Tic/ T-5 swapped

My engine build: http://www.d24t.com/showthread.php?t...t=engine+build
T-5 swap: http://d24t.com/showthread.php?399-W...to-quot-w-pics!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.10
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.