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.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Thanks!

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Welcome aboard.