I need a catalytic converter for a 1993 240 without EGR, spin flange but I am not sure which OE Volvo converter to buy.

The choices I can find are:

1/ P/N 8551408-1 Listed in the Volvo Quick Reference Parts Catalog (QRPC) under Quality Replacement 200 Series Catalytic Converter Program, page 53, superseded by 85516086 - $103 from TASCA.

2/ P/N 3531257-8 Listed in the (QRPC) under Fuel & Exhaust, page 58, superseded by 86031556 - $440 from TASCA.

3/ P/N 8551608 Listed on eEuroparts.com as "Genuine Volvo" - $124 (Curiously, when I check TASCA for this number it returns "Catalytic converter - $103", but no application)

Cam anyone recommend which part number to use?



Thanks, one and all,

Rich

I'd go with the 8551608. I wasn't buying a cat. Just stumbled on that #. I chased it around last Fall. It was a new Volvo # as of September. My so-called notes are below, for whatever they may be worth now:
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SEPT 2009

1) eEuroparts lists a "Genuine" Volvo Cat for B230F (non-EGR) under PN 8551608.
2) 8551608 is not shown in 2001 QR Parts Book, but 8551408 is listed (for non-EGR).
3) 8551608 is a NEW Volvo Part # for B230F Catalytic w/no EGR)
=> See "New Products : Volvo" September list.
4) Tasca lists BOTH numbers...
=> 8551408 $352.68 $0.00 $263.63 (original #)
=> 8551608 $295.77 $0.00 $221.09 (new/eEuro #)
5) Go to This Parts House and look up a cat for '92 240 non=egr.
==> http://www.deccats.com/
==>http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_6xysql

6) The new 8551608 is a US-Made part by D.E.C. in Van Nuys (maybe others?)


• 8551608 [not on 2001 QRPC] is a NEW Volvo Part # (B230F Cat)
=> [google cache] http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:2pWyVmhTHQYJ:https://www.ssfautoparts.com/public/products/new_products_in/new_products_vol.asp+volvo+8551608&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a
==> September 09 list: 8551608 Catalytic Converter 240 '91 thru '93

• Tasca Listings
=> 8551408 $352.68 $0.00 $263.63 (new #)
=> 8551608 $295.77 $0.00 $221.09 (original #)

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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.

Thanks, Bruce. Once again, you amaze (and humble) me.

Rich