The quest for parts.......

[Paul McCleary]

I'm on the hunt for a few parts so I can continue with my re build.
None of the local motor factors and the Volvo dealer I use can locate a B30 engine gasket set for me. Ca anone suggest a mail order supplier that may have one in stock. The main gaskets I'm after are:

Sump gasket(but I can use RTV sealant if needed)
Rocker cover gasket,
Exhaust/inlet manifold gasket.

The other parts I'm after are braided brake hoses. Do any of the aftermarket hose suppliers have the patterns for the C303 or should I send them to Dave at Llama for him to make a set up?
It's either that or I was thinking of using Suzuki SJ +2" hoses as I could get them far easier should I damage one and the hard pipes are being replaced anyway so the unions car be swapped as needed?

Any suggestions welcomed as long as they aren't rude.

Paul.

[Anthony]

As far as I am aware most Volvo parts with exceptions can be bought from Volvo as long as you have the part numbers, certainly the engine should not be a problem.

I know that this place is not in GB but it came p easily in a quick search.

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/volvo-164/head-gasket-set/

Oh yes I forgot about this place, they should do everything to do with the engine.

http://www.amazoncars.co.uk/

[isle_of_man]

try.......... http://www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html?164/toc.htm

[RichardD]

http://www.classicvolvoparts.co.uk/

All the gaskets for the B30 engine but don;t confuse them with words like TGB and C303 or ex military!

Nice guys, cheap and fast.

[Paul McCleary]

Thank you very much Gentlemen.
Gaskets are all ordered and I'll have them tommorrow in the AM.

Paul.

[Anthony]

Great stuff, who did you order them from out of interest.

[Paul McCleary]