Volvo Penta — Cylinder liners, fitting
Repair & overhaul
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not use scraping tools.
- Fit cylinder liner within 20 minutes of applying sealant.
Procedure
- Ensure old sealing rings removed and seal faces cleaned.
- Fit cylinder liner without sealing rings and secure with two clamps 9996966.
- Mount tools 9992479 and 9999876 and measure liner height at four points.
- Calculate shim thickness; use as few shims as possible.
- Remove liner and keep it with shims.
- Lubricate sealing rings with supplied lubricant.
- Fit violet ring in lowest groove in cylinder block.
- If shims used, apply thin bead of sealant 1161231-4 to liner shoulder.
- Fit cylinder liner within 20 minutes of applying sealant.
- Press liner down and fit press tool 9996966 to secure.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Seal face height 0.15-0.20 mm
- Sealant bead max 0.8 mm
Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.