Volvo 122 » Engine Mechanical

It is essential during any major engine overhaul to remove all freeze plugs and oil galley plugs before machining is performed to thoroughly clean and prep the block. Our sundries kit includes: 2 oil galley plugs, 6 45mm expansion plugs, 1 42mm expansion plug, 18 oil pan bolts, 6 rear crank housing

For years, ipd has been machining used crankshaft housings to accept a more modern and leak resistant silicon seal. In the beginning, used housings seemed to grow on trees. Times have changed since then and now scarcity seems to best describe our current supply of used housings. While aftermarket h

Burn gas, not oil! Deves piston rings are a favorite for re-ringing engines - they seat quickly and seal well, even on engines with a fair amount of wear. Deves are made of cast steel (not moly or iron) and feature a 4 piece oil ring to keep your exhaust from turning blue. (Pronounced Deh-vus).

Rod and main bearings are replaceable wear items inside your motor. The clearances involved are very small and precise and it’s best to have them inspected by a machine shop whenever disassembled. They should always be replaced when rebuilding, which may require machining and a new size of bearing.

Rubber mounts will deteriorate to the point your engine will come to rest on the cross frame. Signs of fatigue are: excessive shaking of the shift lever (manual transmission cars), knocking or banging sounds when accelerating. If you have oil leaks these will speed the process of breaking down the

Hard to think of anything more important inside your engine. We use and sell the Mahle brand, they were the original equipment supplier to Volvo. Prices are for a set of 4 and include wrist pins and rings.

Sometimes a complete engine rebuild is not necessary. After all, Volvo uses high quality cast iron in their blocks and the cylinders don't wear as much as many other cars do. If your Volvo's engine is tired but basically sound, re-ringing could be all you need to restore nearly-new performance. Our

Tired of trying to keep a clean engine just to have the valve cover leak all down the sides? Our kit is designed to eliminate the flange distortion due to thin metal stamping. By spreading the clamping force over a broader area, the gasket is sealed evenly the full length of the valve cover. Result