1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts

Essential 1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts

Febi – Exhaust Nut (Part No.H100111133FEB)

Exhaust Nut

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$2.01
Exhaust Nut

MTC – MTC Steering Rack Lock Nut (Part No.M1005328814MTC)

MTC Steering Rack Lock Nut

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$1.97
The MTC Steering Rack Lock Nut is a high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium aftermarket replacement
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications
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Walker – Tail Pipe Aluminized 18" (Part No.42518)

Tail Pipe Aluminized 18"

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$26.49
Made from aluminized steel for durability, Walker® premium pipe is manufactured with precision benders and fixture checked to ensure a precise fit for quick and easy installation.

Product Features:
  • RESISTS CORROSION — Durable aluminized steel construction for corrosion resistance and performance
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Manufactured with precision bends and OE-style routings, hangers and connectors for easy installation (where applicable)
  • OE-STYLE PERFORMANCE — Direct-fit design is fixture checked to ensure a precise fit that performs like original equipment
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use premium Walker accessories when installing Walker catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of lengths and diameters and features the appropriate Inlet Diameter (I.D.) – Outlet Diameter (O.D.) connection; see product specifications for more information
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Walker – Extension Pipe Aluminized 36.625" (Part No.44633)

Extension Pipe Aluminized 36.625"

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$44.99
Made from aluminized steel for durability, Walker® premium pipe is manufactured with precision benders and fixture checked to ensure a precise fit for quick and easy installation.

Product Features:
  • RESISTS CORROSION — Durable aluminized steel construction for corrosion resistance and performance
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Manufactured with precision bends and OE-style routings, hangers and connectors for easy installation (where applicable)
  • OE-STYLE PERFORMANCE — Direct-fit design is fixture checked to ensure a precise fit that performs like original equipment
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use premium Walker accessories when installing Walker catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of lengths and diameters and features the appropriate Inlet Diameter (I.D.) – Outlet Diameter (O.D.) connection; see product specifications for more information
  • COMPATIBILITY — Ideal for weld or clamp installations
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Walker – 3 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials (Part No.31305)

3 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials

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$4.49
Complete your exhaust repair with Walker┬« gaskets and flanges. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, they’re designed to work with OE exhaust components and Walker aftermarket replacement parts.

Product Features:
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of styles and sizesfora quality vehicle repair
  • HEAT RESISTANT — Designed to resist heat for long-lasting performance
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Made from high-quality materials for durability and long life
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are reviewed and validated and approved by Walker engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EASIER TO INSTALL — Featuring slotted bolt holes (where applicable) for easy installation, gasket slips into place
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use premium Walker-½ accessories when installing Walker catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
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Walker – 3 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials (Part No.31314)

3 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials

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$4.49
Complete your exhaust repair with Walker┬« gaskets and flanges. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, they’re designed to work with OE exhaust components and Walker aftermarket replacement parts.

Product Features:
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of styles and sizesfora quality vehicle repair
  • HEAT RESISTANT — Designed to resist heat for long-lasting performance
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Made from high-quality materials for durability and long life
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are reviewed and validated and approved by Walker engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EASIER TO INSTALL — Featuring slotted bolt holes (where applicable) for easy installation, gasket slips into place
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use premium Walker-½ accessories when installing Walker catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
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BRExhaust – Exhaust Flange Gasket (Part No.256-339)

Exhaust Flange Gasket

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$14.99
BRExhaust replacement exhaust brackets make repairs easy. Each gasket has been engineered to according to OE standards to ensure a gas-tight connection and precise fitment. Utilizing the OE specifications also makes installation easy.

Product Features:
  • Designed to facilitate hassle-free exhaust repair
  • Precise fitment
  • Manufactured from quality materials to ensure maximum durability
  • Designed for a leak free connection
  • OE structure and design
  • Built to OEM specifications
  • Secure gas-tight connection
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HJS – Exhaust Seal Ring (Part No.H400229947HJS)

Exhaust Seal Ring

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$6.97
Exhaust Seal Ring

Walker – Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed (Part No.15027)

Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed

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$154.99
Designed to provide the required reduction in tailpipe emissions and meet EPA emissions requirements with assured compliance, Walker® Universal Catalytic Converters are available for pre-OBDII (1995 and older) vehicles.

Product Features:
  • EPA COMPLIANT — For use on pre-OBDII vehicles, 1995 and older. Not legal for sale or use in CA, CO and NY. Legal in ME on all pre-OBD vehicles only. Consult your state’s aftermarket converter regulations for details.
  • NO BREAK IN REQUIRED — Ready to operate with application-specific converter shell design and mat compression, no converter break in required after installation
  • DURABLE — Features stainless-steel body with aluminized pipe and heat shields for durability
  • FLEXIBLE SOLUTION — Customizable design features expandable bushings for easy fitment and may require specialized fabrication and/or welding for installation
  • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Features aluminized heat shields when originally equipped, to match OE design, protecting the undercarriage from heat created by the converter
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE — Backed by Walker’s 25,000-mile/40,000-kilometer emissions and 5-year 50,000-mile/80,000-kilometer structural integrity warranty. Visit Walkerexhaust.com for details.
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MagnaFlow – Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter (Part No.23946)

Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter

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$285.99
Keep the check engine light off with MagnaFlow Standard Grade Federal/EPA Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter 23946. With features including free-flowing mandrel-bent tubing and highly corrosion resistant stainless steel construction, easily install this spun body converter yourself using the proper tools, no cutting or welding required. MagnaFlow’s state-of-the-art metrology department uses the latest 3D scanning systems during research and development, so you can be confident that your new part will fit and function like the original equipment. By replicating the OE spun body design, the single laser fusion weld greatly reduces the possibility of a leak, and our compact, low-mass design also allows for greater thermal efficiency. This direct-fit catalytic converter is designed to fit the 1990-1993 Volvo 240, 1984-1989 Volvo 244, and additional vehicles. The included gaskets & hardware reduce the possibility of a leaking seal while avoiding the need to reuse corroded factory parts for installation. This replacement part is designed to meet or exceed Federal emissions requirements set forth by the EPA, complying with legal standards for pre-OBDII Federally registered vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Expertly crafted to replicate OEM-like flow dynamics, maintaining factory performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Simplifies installation with essential gaskets and hardware being included in the box.
  • Your trusted source for EPA-compliant catalytic converters, providing assurance of genuine compliance while delivering quality that will last.
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BRExhaust – Direct-Fit Premium Resonator Assembly (Part No.235-927)

Direct-Fit Premium Resonator Assembly

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$149.99
BRExhaust direct-fit exhaust resonators are designed to install easily and help you retain the OE exhaust sound you are looking for. The resonator is engineered to optimally reduce unwanted noises and backpressure while protecting against corrosion. Aluminized steel construction ensures maximum durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit configuration
  • Saves installation time by eliminating the need for the labor intensive bending and welding required with split system exhaust components
  • Optimal noise reduction
  • Low backpressure and corrosion protection
  • Constructed using 16-gauge aluminized steel
  • Aluminized steel construction for maximum durability
  • Constructed to help reduce flex and withstand vehicle vibration
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Walker – Exhaust 35351 Exhaust System Hanger Insulator (Part No.35351)

Exhaust 35351 Exhaust System Hanger Insulator

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$4.99
Complete your exhaust repair with Walker® insulators. Available in a variety of styles and sizes, they’re designed to work with Walker aftermarket replacement parts for quick and easy installation.

Product Features:
  • OE DESIGN — Designed with OE-style features for easy installation and fit
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Made from high-quality materials for durability and long life
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of styles and sizes for a quality vehicle repair
  • KEEPS EXHAUST PARTS IN PLACE — Designed to support undercar exhaust components
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use premium Walker accessories when installing Walker catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
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BRExhaust – Exhaust Hanger (Part No.255-891)

Exhaust Hanger

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$5.29
BRExhaust exhaust insulator mounts are high-quality replacements for original equipment hangers¿designed to fit right the first time. They’re manufactured from premium rubber and available for a variety of car, truck, and van applications. BRExhaust insulator mounts will help to keep your components in the right position, resulting in a longer lifespan for your exhaust system.

Product Features:
  • Exhaust accessory that enables a complete installation process
  • Precise fitment
  • Precise fitment
  • Manufactured according to strict OE standards
  • Reduced Vibration
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MTC – Exhaust Stud (Part No.H100575246MTC)

Exhaust Stud

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$6.85
Exhaust Stud

MTC – Exhaust Manifold Stu (Part No.H1005391871MTC)

Exhaust Manifold Stu

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$5.65
Exhaust Manifold Stu

Flowtech – Terminator; Exhaust Tips (Part No.59905FLT)

Terminator; Exhaust Tips

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$85.99


Product Features:
  • Show Quality Chrome Platinum
  • Durable Black Finish
  • Can Be Welded Or Clamped
  • Complete The System
  • Glass-Packed Resonators
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HJS – Cat. Converter Gaske (Part No.H400184854HJS)

Cat. Converter Gaske

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$5.14
Cat. Converter Gaske

Elwis – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.A8112389884ELW)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$16.55
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Victor Reinz – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.15-10070-01)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$14.99
As you would expect, extremely high temperatures are the sealing challenge for exhaust manifold gaskets. Victor Reinz has a long heritage of supplying manifold gaskets to original equipment vehicle manufacturers. Therefore, Victor Reinz exhaust manifold gaskets meet OE specifications on a wide range of vehicles, covering the most recent high-tech engine designs and going back decades to the muscle car era.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Felpro – Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set (Part No.MS 22776)

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

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$16.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Contains all gaskets and seals to remove and replace exhaust manifold
  • Contains all gaskets and seals to remove and replace exhaust manifold
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AP Exhaust – Exhaust Clamp (Part No.H80202393166APE)

Exhaust Clamp

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$5.09
The AP Exhaust / Exhaust Clamp is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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Walker – Clamp U-Bolt Bolt Dia 0.375 Length Nut Type Hex Pipe Dia 1.875 (Part No.35344)

Clamp U-Bolt Bolt Dia 0.375 Length Nut Type Hex Pipe Dia 1.875

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$2.79
Complete your exhaust repair with an Exhaust Mate® U-bolt clamp. Designed to ensure a tight, leak-resistant connection, Exhaust Mate hardware is manufactured from durable and robust material for long service life.

Product Features:
  • CONNECTS EXHAUST PARTS — Provides secure, leak-resistant connection
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of styles and sizes for a quality vehicle repair
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS – Made from quality material for durability and long life
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use Walker® accessories when installing catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
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BRExhaust – Exhaust Clamp (Part No.250-258)

Exhaust Clamp

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$26.49
Sourcing mounting parts from the manufacturer that designs and makes the exhaust system is the only way to guarantee the perfect fit. That’s why, whilst developing the exhaust system, BRExhaust also develops the installation hardware to the same standards.

Product Features:
  • whilst developing the exhaust system
  • BRExhaust also develops the installation hardware to the same standards.
  • Manufactured from quality materials to ensure maximum durability
  • Proper fit and functionality to finish your install
  • Perfect, gas-tight performance
  • Exhaust accessory that facilitates a complete installation process.
  • Built to OEM specifications
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Walker – Clamp U-Bolt Bolt Dia 0.375 Length Nut Type Hex Pipe Dia 2 (Part No.35335)

Clamp U-Bolt Bolt Dia 0.375 Length Nut Type Hex Pipe Dia 2

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$1.99
Complete your exhaust repair with an Exhaust Mate® U-bolt clamp. Designed to ensure a tight, leak-resistant connection, Exhaust Mate hardware is manufactured from durable and robust material for long service life.

Product Features:
  • CONNECTS EXHAUST PARTS — Provides secure, leak-resistant connection
  • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT SIZES — Offered in a variety of styles and sizes for a quality vehicle repair
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS – Made from quality material for durability and long life
  • BETTER TOGETHER — Use Walker® accessories when installing catalytic converters and mufflers for a complete exhaust system upgrade
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Walker – SoundFX Muffler, Universal/ Fabrication Needed (Part No.17816)

SoundFX Muffler, Universal/ Fabrication Needed

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$241.99
Featuring 100% aluminized steel for longer service life compared to low-carbon steel, Walker SoundFX® universal mufflers deliver quality appearance and favorable acoustics while mechanical interior joints and spun-locked heads provide durability.

Product Features:
  • RESISTS CORROSION — Aluminized steel construction and internal drainage system helps reduce corrosion
  • BUILT TO LAST — Internal partitions and mechanically joined tubes allow expansion and contraction during temperature changes to minimize distortion while spun-locked heads and OE-style spot welds provide stability and longer service life
  • FLEXIBLE SOLUTION — Customizable design features expandable bushings for easy fitment and may require specialized fabrication and/or welding for installation
  • FACTORY SOUND — Louvered tubes help reduce radiated noise for factory-style sound quality compared to straight perforated tubes
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR MUFFLER — Designed and tested to extend muffler life
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Walker – SoundFX Muffler, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed (Part No.18199)

SoundFX Muffler, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed

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$105.99
Featuring 100% aluminized steel for longer service life compared to low-carbon steel, Walker SoundFX® direct-fit mufflers deliver quality appearance and favorable acoustics while mechanical interior joints and spun-locked heads provide durability.

Product Features:
  • RESISTS CORROSION — Aluminized steel construction and internal drainage system helps reduce corrosion
  • BUILT TO LAST — Internal partitions and mechanically joined tubes allow expansion and contraction during temperature changes to minimize distortion while spun-locked heads and OE-style spot welds provide stability and longer service life
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct-fit bolt-on replacement solution with OE-style hangers, brackets and pipe routings for easy installation that doesn’t require specialized fabrication and/or welding
  • FACTORY SOUND — Louvered tubes help reduce radiated noise for factory-style sound quality compared to straight perforated tubes
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR MUFFLER — Designed and tested to extend muffler life
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Walker – Quiet-Flow Muffler, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed (Part No.21949)

Quiet-Flow Muffler, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed

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$114.99
The only broad-market muffler with 100% stainless-steel construction, Walker® Quiet-Flow® SS mufflers feature precision fit, superior flow and OE-style sound. Quiet-Flow SS mufflers are available for most domestic and import vehicles.

Product Features:
  • CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL — The only broad-market muffler with 100% stainless-steel construction that delivers longer life versus aluminized mufflers while an internal drainage system reduces moisture collection
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct-fit bolt-on replacement solution with OE-style hangers, brackets and pipe routings for easy installation and doesn’t require specialized fabrication and/or welding
  • BUILT TO LAST — Internal partitions and mechanically joined tubes allow expansion and contraction during temperature changes to minimize distortion while spun-locked heads and OE-style spot welds provide stability and longer service life
  • PREMIUM ACOUSTIC CONTROL — OE-style louvered tubes lower noise levels while OE-style domed heads help reduce radiated noise for premium factory-style sound quality compared to straight perforated tubes
  • DESIGN VALIDATED — Acoustic and flow tested for quality OE-style sound you can count on
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BRExhaust – Direct-Fit Premium Muffler Assembly (Part No.235-899)

Direct-Fit Premium Muffler Assembly

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$178.99
This BRExhaust muffler assembly is constructed by one of the leading aftermarket suppliers to provide OE-style performance and maintain a factory-like sound. The direct-fit configuration allows for easy, bolt-on installation with no modifications required. The component is designed to offer corrosion protection in addition to optimal noise reduction and low backpressure. Built from 16-gauge steel tubing and fully aluminized, these mufflers feature an OE-style direct fit configuration compatible with your import or domestic vehicle¿while the interior design of the muffler box ensures quiet performance.

Product Features:
  • Based on the original OEM design for a guaranteed perfect fit
  • No welds inside the silencer
  • Easy installation
  • Aluminized steel construction for maximum durability
  • Constructed to reduce flex and withstand vehicle vibration
  • External drain hole extends muffler life by allowing moisture to escape
  • Uniform flow holes facilitate even distribution of exhaust flow through the muffler’s interior
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1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts

You count on your 1981 Volvo 242 to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Exhaust Parts. With 41 Exhaust Parts ranging in price from $1.97 to $678.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Volvo 242.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Exhaust Parts brand, we stock 14 different brands like Magnaflow, Walker, and AP Exhaust. 1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts start as low as $1.97!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Exhaust Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 53 extensive product reviews on 1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts. Some of the top-rated Exhaust Parts products we carry are Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Universal Catalytic Converter with 5.0 stars and Direct-Fit Premium Resonator Assembly with 5.0 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Exhaust Parts from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Exhaust Parts inventory for your 1981 Volvo 242 below to get started!

Top-Rated Exhaust Parts Brands For Your 1981 Volvo 242

Trusted Exhaust Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1981 Volvo 242 running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Magnaflow, Walker, AP Exhaust, and even more.

Popular MTC Exhaust Parts

You’ll find popular MTC brand products across Exhaust Manifold and Headers. All are waiting to get your 1981 Volvo 242 back on the road. Some of the top-rated MTC products in these categories are:
MTC Steering Rack Lock Nut
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MTC Steering Rack Lock Nut
Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Top-Rated Exhaust Parts


If are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock brand Exhaust Parts for your 1981 Volvo 242, and some of our most reviewed parts include:
Terminator; Exhaust Tips
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Terminator; Exhaust Tips
Exhaust Chrome and Stainless Tips

FAQs for 1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts

What are the most purchased Exhaust Parts for the 1981 Volvo 242?

Out of 41 Exhaust Parts for the 1981 Volvo 242, the most popular in our inventory are:
Exhaust Clamp
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Exhaust Clamp
Exhaust Clamps
3 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials
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3 Bolt Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket: Fiber with Metal, Heat Resistant, Premium Materials
Catalytic Converter Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 Volvo 242 Exhaust Parts?

Top-rated Exhaust Parts for your 1981 Volvo 242 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Universal Catalytic Converter
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Standard Grade Federal / EPA Compliant Universal Catalytic Converter
“MagnaFlow makes the best performance exhaust product’s on the market for the value.”
Direct-Fit Premium Resonator Assembly
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Direct-Fit Premium Resonator Assembly
“Exact fit OE product. Had to change out whole system. Used all Bosal parts. Fit like a glove and I don’t mean OJ’s. Did manifold back, whole job was a”
Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed
from $215.99
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Catalytic Converter- EPA Standard, Direct Replacement, No Fabrication Needed
“Car has +100k miles, driven daily. Several choices were available. This required no cutting, adapters and was a perfect fit. Lying outside with a ja”