I'm looking to buy a 740 turbo wagon with a 162,000 miles from my buddy. When i went to look at it the engine sounded a little loud i was just wondering if this was normal for these vehicles. Also any other problem areas anyone can enlighten me about would be much appreciated.

 

How Loud would you say. I have a 91 745t and it is a pretty loud car. The fuel pumps are probably the noisiest things on these cars.

Edit: as long as your buddy put a little TLC (time love and care) then the car should give you no problems if you do too.

 

Its almost like a diesel sounding noise.

 

May need a valve adjustment.

 

+1

Check them cold they should be .030-.040
check them hot they should be .035-.045
Setting the new shims Cold should be .035-.040
Setting the new shims Hot should be .040-.045

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