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Mar 23, 2008 | 09:18 PM

Motornoggin

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Hello

Joined to ask a tech question or two. Recently bought an 89' 740 wagon for my 16 y/o twins to share. Been a closet Volvo fan for quite a while and the kids were a good excuse to finally have one.

Mar 23, 2008 | 09:20 PM

S70driver

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RE: Hello

Welcome to the forum.

Mar 23, 2008 | 09:33 PM

Motornoggin

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RE: Hello

Thanks!

Mar 24, 2008 | 05:22 AM

jks2

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RE: Hello

Welcome. Similar to you, I bought an 850 for my son to drive. Getting windows tinted today.

Mar 24, 2008 | 07:43 AM

JPN

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From: IPS, MA

RE: Hello

Welcome to the forum.

Good choice for your son, be sure to follow scheduled maintenance. I am not sure if the 740s come with interference valves but make sure to replace the timing belt + pulleys & hydraulic tensioner (if so equipped) at every 70,000 miles (50,000-60,000 miles on some Volvos) or 5 years.

Best of luck to you & your son,

JPN

Mar 24, 2008 | 02:16 PM

Motornoggin

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RE: Hello

Yup, 740 has interference valves ASAIK. Looks like it has about 80k on this belt (t-cover has a sticker with last belt replacement at 120k). Going to replace it soon.