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740 + (40 questions rims ,tranny + turbo's

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wyoben
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Year and Model: 1993 940
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740 + (40 questions rims ,tranny + turbo's

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Howdy fellow Volvo fanatix...first let me say like most Volvo owners I love these cars I own 5 of them all wagons 740's and 940's ,my Girls drive em and they love them too ,One daughter drives a 740 legendary antelope slayer with cattle rack ,,my other daughter and I road tripped to the east coast to college in her 88 gle ,gramps tried to talk her into the cash for clunkers deal ,but she said she would not see them smash her car ...gotta love Volvo chix ,who can turn a wrench and more...anyway here's my dillema , I would like to put some 16 inch or bigger rims on my 940 turbo,someone told me some of the other model Volvo rims will work what should I be looking for as far as compatible models for rims ? 2.] I would like to do some minor mods to enhance the 91 740 turbo any tips on chippy's ,wastegates and some other stuff ? 3.] I changed the filter and fluid in the 91 740 turbo...later heard if you havent done regular tranny maintenance on the trans DONT ...well when I put the car in drive gears and reverse there is a whirring/whinning noise ...whats up and is this tranny on its way out car has about 200 k miles seems to do okay...is there any mechanic in a can type stuff I can throw in,or should I save the bux ,I have a spare tranny in a parts car waiting in the wings should I get it ready to rock and do the turbot cars use a special auto trans and which years will interchange ...I'm sure I will be back to this site as I'm a Volvo lifer ,I plan on donating as soon as Uncle Obama sends my stimulants money...or puts me back to work rebuilding the infrastructure Thanks and I will try to keep you amuzed every now and again ...Sincerly Benny Ha Ha Note I work these cars H-A-R-D...pulled this trailer with dirt bikes over South pass...pretty rugged hills if you've ever been...oh yee of little faith ,she was better than a sweedish timex took the lickin ,with just a little tickin, ...not your average Volvo,not your average chick ...and just an average day,this car is twice the suv than most ford exploders on the road...note the broke down chevy in the background,it couldn't pack water to where this Volvo has been,I've got story's /testimonials that will curl your hair... Sincerly Ben -Jammin p.s. tried to post pix of 940 and u haul trailer andit woul not take????? I think I got it to load
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