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To replace the oil trap on your Volvo, please consult your owners manual. There should be a guide in there to help you with this repair.
Not 100% sure about the '87, but there is no PCV valve on the 1986 Volvo 240 2.3L. Flame trap and Oil trap, but no PCV.
The Dealers Quote was $536 at memphis, Even i need to replace the flame trap box!
its a flame trap. look up bay 13 at www.volvospeed.com on how/where
Check your flame trap first for a clogged trap.
Troubled Asset Relief Program ========================= Although the above is a correct answer, this is listed in Volvo S40 and I would assume they meant trap, which would be the flame trap I think. tedv from volvoforums.com wrote: I look at the flame traps every 12-15,000 miles but generally keep an eye on the crankcase pressure. If it turns positive, I address the flame trap.
On a 240 Volvo (which basically should have the same engine) it is directly under the intake manifold. On a 1985-740 previous comment is right On a 1990-740, driver side, on top the engine between injectors #3 and #4 a big tubing and a small vaccum hose attach to the flame trap
Its a flame trap it separates the oil from air. it becomes clogged fyi so regular maintenance is needed.
The part that needs replacing is called a flame trap. This is an inexpensive component changed at service intervals. I assume that you refer to 500 US Dollars, and not pounds sterling. It still sounds way too expensive to me for a flame trap. I'd take to the car to a Volvo retailer, or to another specialist for the work to be carried out.
Under the intake manifold.
A Flame thingy in it
Cleghorne - 1995 The Parent Trap 1-6 was released on: USA: 15 October 1995