Thanks for the replies - She has the B230F 8 valve Bosch engine - I think I will go with the NGK

Gloria - our 89 740 GL Wagon gets about 18/22 MPG

That is on 91 octane at 180K - I do however drive in a lot of rush hour and have yet to change out the plugs/wires and do a carbon flush.

We will see if it gets any better, but for a 20+ year old wagon that size...not too shabby.

SO learning the 740 world I have more total NOOB questions- I have read through the interwebs ad nauseum on this subject - and I am still confused.

Usually when I get a *new* car I grab a set of NGK plugs and wires - but from what I am reading from this and other sites

1. Bougicord are the ...

I was noticing on a number of different posts that there are some warnings against using Seafoam on a high milage engine as it may remove the deposits that are actually holding your rings together - and thereby you may need a lot of work post foam...

Any experience like this with anyone?

Thanks

Hey - can you point me to a post or give a bit of advice

I just picked up a 89 740 GL wagon - her name is Gloria and the Wife and I could not be happier.

178K miles actual - first 10 years (90K) maintenance records were perfect - then little info

First items of business were
Timing Belt ...

Yeah - I am not looking to put THAT much work into it - but I thank you for the information.

All the best.

T~

I tried to search, but came up empty.

New to the site - and to the Volvo Wagon world ( my only other Volvo was a 1959 544 RIP) - Now purists: please do not cringe to hard...

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to put the 80's model headlights on a 90's model 740 wagon? With no body modifications ...