My 89 740 GL at 416K finally blew the head gasket. So now comes the decision to either fix it or send it to salvage. It doesn't look like to big a job but if the head is warped it may be the final straw. Car is in great shape but if I just do a headgasket it may last another 50K as it has the old wrist pin knock for years. I'm thinking about the next move . I assume OEM Volvo head gaskets are the way to go.

 

If it didn't overheat the head did not warp. I have had good luck with various non oem gaskets, no big deal. Easy job overall.

 

Worst case scenario, replace the head, or put a salvage engine in it and motor on. Engines can be had for $500 or so dollars. That is way too nice a car to scrap.