Two other important things that have not been mentioned is a) can you do the head replacement yourself or have to have a shop do it and b) the price for the car. Depending on the answer two these to questions will make it more obvious to us weather or not it would be worth jumping into this project...

Thanks Bill.

Appreciate your input and suggestions.

Bob

I have a 1993 240 Wagon which I love and has served me nicely. And I'm sure it will continue to. I have an opportunity to buy another Volvo, a 1989 740 (non-turbo) sedan which needs a head. It has the B230F motor. It has 239K miles on it. So, just a general question for you Techs out there. Would it...