Tune Up Your Volvo PV - A Blog on Everything You Need to Tune up!
This is your comprehensive guide to the art of the tune up on your Volvo PV
1950 - 1969 VOLVO PV
"The Volvo PV is a series of two-door, four-passenger car models — the PV444 and the PV544 — made by Volvo from 1947 to 1966. During World War II's early stages, Volvo decided that a new, smaller car that could deliver good fuel economy would assure the company's future."
Wikipedia
Volvo PV Oil Change:
Oil Filter: An oil filter is a filter designed to remove contaminants from engine oil , transmission oil , lubricating oil , or hydraulic oil . Oil filters are used in many different types of hydraulic machinery. ... Gas turbine engines, such as those on jet aircraft, also require the use of oil filters .
- 101509 - Mann - Spin-On Oil Filter - 3517857
- 121976 - Mahle - Spin-On Oil Filter 3517857 - 3517857
- 125730 - Genuine Volvo - Spin-On Oil Filter - 3517857
Buy a case of Volvo Engine FIlters and save more!
- 104651 - Mann - Oil Filter 3 Pack w/ Copper Drain Plug Washers Kit - 3517857
- 104525 - Mann - Mann Oil Filter Case of 10 - 3517857
Oil: Motor oil, engine oil, or engine lubricant is any of various substances consisting of base oils enhanced with various additives, particularly antiwear additives, detergents, dispersants, and, for multi-grade oils, viscosity index improvers. Motor oil is used for lubrication of internal combustion engines.
- 125414 - Total - Quartz Future 7000 XT - Semi Synthetic Oil 10w30
- 125396 - Total - Quartz 7000 Future XT - Semi-Synthetic Oil 5w30
Drain plug: A drain plug is a plug which is taken out to allow a fluid to be drained from a tank such as an engine oil pan or sump. Remove the oil drain plug and allow oil to drain out. If your car's engine oil is still leaking even after replacing the drain plug , then you should consider replacing the oil drain plug seal. Even if it's just a small part, the drain plug seal can cause major problems once it's damaged.
Drain plug seal: Most Volvo models have drain plugs that come with an oil drain plug seal . The drain plug seal doesn't just serve to stop oil from leaking. It has another special function - as a lockwasher for the drain plug . The drain plug seal keeps the drain plug from slipping out of its thread.
Oil Filter Magnet: Now there’s a way to capture every micro-speck of metal that causes Volvo engine wear. Debris that your oil filter alone might not be able to screen. Made of strong, flexible polyurethane. Simply attach the IPD Oil Filter Magnet to the outside of your metal spin-on oil filter and let it do the work. The super strong magnet begins working immediately to power clean your oil. Your oil will continue to get cleaner month after month through normal driving and proper maintenance. The permanent oil filter magnet will never wear out, so you’ll enjoy a lifetime of protection that goes far beyond conventional mechanical filtration.
Check out our Volvo PV Oil Change Kit Builder Here:
IPD Volvo PV Engine Tune Up Kits
Our Volvo PV Engine Tune Up kit contains Distributor cap, Rotor, Points and Spark Plugs.
If your Volvo engine is sound, you'll probably find tune-ups due every year or so. This assumes that the Volvo fuel system is in peak operating condition (rare, but we've seen a few). We suggest tuning your B18/20s each Autumn and again in the Spring to keep the ignition system happy.
Tune Up Kit for Breakerless Conversion:
This kit is for those that have converted to breakerless ignition such as Pertronix or Crane systems. Kit includes cap, rotor & plugs but no points or condensor.
If your engine is sound, you'll probably find tune-ups due every year or so. This assumes that the fuel system is in peak operating condition (rare, but we've seen a few). We tune our B18/20s each Autumn and again in the Spring to keep the ignition system happy.
Most vintage Volvos are not wearing their original distributor!
The information in the 'Additional Information' tab is the best and most accurate way for us to get you the correct tune-up parts the first time. The Bosch number listed is only the last three digits of the full ten digit number. For those distributors without the ten digit number, there is an alternate number listed.
Kit includes:
- BREMI distributor cap (Bosch is no longer available)
- Bosch ignition rotor
- Set of 4 NGK spark plugs
Volvo PV Tune Up Parts - Individual/ Optional
Engine Air Filter: An A ir filter is a device composed of fibrous or porous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from the air entering your engine or cars cab. Air filters are used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines .
Spark Plug Wires: High tension leads or high tension cables or spark plug wires or spark plug cables are the wires that connect a distributor, ignition coil, or magneto to each of the spark plugs in some types of internal combustion engine.
Our custom spark plug wires are made with a high quality 8mm silicone jacket and feature a spiral wound core for maximum electrical efficiency. Each wire set is custom designed for each application covering over 40 years of Volvo models. Engineered to meet and surpass OEM quality our wire sets include factory style metal end connectors (where applicable) that can withstand the heat of turbo charged models. Each wire set includes plug and coil wires as well as dielectric grease used on the plug boots for easy removal at tune-up time.
111303 - IPD - Performance Spark Plug Wires - B18 B20 Engines
- Ignition Rotor: R otors are responsible for passing the voltage from the ignition coils to the engine's cylinders in order to ignite the fuel-air mixture inside and power the engine. The coil connects directly to the rotor , and the rotor spins inside the distributor cap.
- 100258 - Bosch - Ignition Rotor - 243903
- 246803 - MTC - Ignition Rotor B20/21/23 - 243903
Distributor Cap: Distributor cap . The distributor cap is the cover that protects the distributor's internal parts and holds the contacts between internal rotor and the spark plug wires. The rotor is attached to the top of the distributor shaft which is driven by the engine's camshaft and thus synchronized to it.
Many vintage Volvo engines are not wearing their original distributor.
Originally used on:
1969 & 1973 B20 engines
1958-1968 B16 & B18 engines
Distributor last 3 digits: 006, 010, 078, 099, 021, 009, 003, 166 or VJUBL33
To ensure correct ordering please inspect what is currently equipped on your car. If you are unsure how to identify your distributor or ignition components, give us a call. 800-444-6473
Oil Cap Seal: The stock Volvo oil cap seals fail so quickly that most Volvo technicians have learned to replace them at every oil change to prevent leaks.
- 115315 - IPD - HD Viton Oil Cap Seal - 1275379
- 125736 - Genuine Volvo - Oil Filler Cap Seal - 1275379
- 101472 - Aftermarket - Oil Filler Cap Seal - 1275379
Engine Antifreeze: Genuine Volvo Antifreeze is a phosphate free coolant which is recommended for aluminum engines but will work with any Volvo model. Do note that this coolant is concentrated and should be cut with an equal part of distilled water.
Fuel System Cleaners: SI-1's injector and valve detergent is a concentrated package of the most powerful high-temperature detergents available to clean gasoline fuel injectors or carburetors, intake valves and combustion chambers and can clean injectors to nearly 100% efficiency in one treatment. The cleansing effect on injector deposits can raise fuel economy approximately 12% or even greater, depending on the condition of the injectors.
SI-1 also contains detergents and a synthetic upper cylinder lubricant which will help clean pollution control valves and can reduce octane requirements by two numbers. SI-1 also protects the fuel system from rust.
Use one bottle with a full tank or use in smaller doses for continued maintenance, as SI-1 treats up to 100 gallons. Safe for continual use.
Carburetor Rebuild Kits
Carb Rebuild Kits: Whether your Carburetor is new or old, they all have one thing in common; Maintenance! It is common in carbs to need to be rebuilt or serviced multiple times in their lifetime. We have made that easy for you by creating Carburetor Rebuild kits for your Volvo's Carb's.