i have the opportunity to buy a 89 740 GLE 4 cyl for $500. Think there might be something going on with the timing belts because present owner mentioned that possibility. Is this a good deal? Rest of car is immaculate. No leaks visible even. 167,000 miles. planning to buy it saturday

i have the opportunity to buy a 89 740 GLE 4 cyl for $500. Think there might be something going on with the timing belts because present owner mentioned that possibility. Is this a good deal? Rest of car is immaculate. No leaks visible even. 167,000 miles. planning to buy it saturday 2 Answers

I have a 1989 VOLVO 740 GLE auto trans 4 CYL. St. Wgn with a dual 16 valve overhead cam. Is there a fudge factor for exceeding manf. recommended replacement for the two timing belts? 1 Answer

There are 268,000 miles on the car. I'm about 350 miles past the mileage target since they were last replaced. It's in good condition as I have been changed the oil etc.regularly. My thinking is tha...

I have a 1989 VOLVO 740 GLE auto trans 4 CYL. St. Wgn with a dual 16 valve overhead cam. Do both timing best have to be replaced every time? 2 Answers

I bought this car used and it had all the paperwork of maintenance at a dealer's shop saying everything was up to date. For some reason, the first time I had the timing belt repaired (by an independ...

i'm not getting power to the fuel pump, and the fuse is good. i think it's a problem with the wiring itself. how do i replace that wire? 3 Answers

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My 1987, gle, 740, volvo sedan won't start. When i turn the key it sounds like it's trying to start, but it won't catch, what could be wrong 1 Answer

I have a 87, gle, 740, non-turbo, volvo sedan. When I turn the key, it acts like it's trying to start, but it won't start. My friend hit on the fuel tank a couple of times, he said my fuel pump was...