1989 Volvo 740 GLE estate breaking.

LankyTim · Jan 11th, 2010, 13:44

Ive bought this old Volvo 740 from JamesN to pull the LPG system from it so ill be breaking the rest from spares.

Its in pretty good shape (apart from going though a hedge), the tan leather interior looks in good nick apart from a little wear on the drivers bolster and there are many other useful spares that would be worth saving. The engine starts and runs very well although it looks like the headgasket has started weeping, theres lots of water in the oil- a bit too much to be just damp! Excellent manual gearbox, 4 speed+overdrive.

Everything much go and will be cheap as chips! Collection from Stoke on Trent, ST6 or can post at cost.

My laptop is busted again so its probably best to ring me on o782Io82358

mrdave2003 · Jan 12th, 2010, 13:20

is it an estate or saloon? Thanks.

timofthomas · Jan 12th, 2010, 13:36

If you've seen my other posts today you'll know what's coming - does it have a VDO thermal time switch? (looks like a large coolant temp sensor)

Cheers.

LankyTim · Jan 13th, 2010, 14:41

Its an estate.

What is this sensor thing? Ive no idea if it has one or not! You are welcome to come and have a look if you like.

James_N · Jan 15th, 2010, 21:22

The tan leather is in very good condition, defiantly better than my current 740 estate that i have. Make a good bargain for someone.

CharlesStevenson · Jan 16th, 2010, 11:22

BTW methinks that the pic is a good advert the strength of old Volvos;

21 years old and ends up front-first in a hedge with not much damage to show for it past the front wheel arch.

LankyTim · Jan 17th, 2010, 12:00

The volvo is now completely gutted to a bare rolling shell and yes, there is very little damage. Theres a dent under the rear light, rippled rear doors, NS outer wing wiped out, inner wing dented but servicable and the NS headlight panel is a bit crunched. No damage underneath amazingly, a true testament to the quality, strength and thouroughness of design. It is usual to find much more damage when stripping a car down after a bump. Not in the case of volvos it seems!

karlos_uk · Jan 18th, 2010, 09:15

couls i have a few photos of the head?

LankyTim · Jan 18th, 2010, 16:16

Yes but it may take a while as my laptop is broken and im typing this on a phone! Arrah! The engine is the type without an AMM, B230E

karlos_uk · Jan 18th, 2010, 17:53

ok pal no worries

Jan 11th, 2010, 13:44	#1
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	1989 Volvo 740 GLE estate breaking. Ive bought this old Volvo 740 from JamesN to pull the LPG system from it so ill be breaking the rest from spares. Its in pretty good shape (apart from going though a hedge), the tan leather interior looks in good nick apart from a little wear on the drivers bolster and there are many other useful spares that would be worth saving. The engine starts and runs very well although it looks like the headgasket has started weeping, theres lots of water in the oil- a bit too much to be just damp! Excellent manual gearbox, 4 speed+overdrive. Everything much go and will be cheap as chips! Collection from Stoke on Trent, ST6 or can post at cost. My laptop is busted again so its probably best to ring me on o782Io82358 __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Jan 13th, 2010, 14:41	#4
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Its an estate. What is this sensor thing? Ive no idea if it has one or not! You are welcome to come and have a look if you like. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Jan 15th, 2010, 21:22	#5
James_N VOC Member Last Online: May 20th, 2024 12:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stafford View Photos By: James_N	The tan leather is in very good condition, defiantly better than my current 740 estate that i have. Make a good bargain for someone. __________________ 1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual.

Jan 16th, 2010, 11:22	#6
CharlesStevenson Premier Member Last Online: May 18th, 2024 07:43 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nottingham	BTW methinks that the pic is a good advert the strength of old Volvos; 21 years old and ends up front-first in a hedge with not much damage to show for it past the front wheel arch. __________________ Now: 04 reg V70 2.4 SE 2.4 auto 177k Then: Volvo, Saab, BMW, MB, Ford, Vx, Opel, Fiat, Rover, Porsche, Alfa, Austin, Renault, etc

Jan 17th, 2010, 12:00	#7
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	The volvo is now completely gutted to a bare rolling shell and yes, there is very little damage. Theres a dent under the rear light, rippled rear doors, NS outer wing wiped out, inner wing dented but servicable and the NS headlight panel is a bit crunched. No damage underneath amazingly, a true testament to the quality, strength and thouroughness of design. It is usual to find much more damage when stripping a car down after a bump. Not in the case of volvos it seems! __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Jan 12th, 2010, 13:20	#2
mrdave2003 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 11:08 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sudbury (Suffolk) View Photos By: mrdave2003	is it an estate or saloon? Thanks.

Jan 12th, 2010, 13:36	#3
timofthomas Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2015 15:28 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cheshire	If you've seen my other posts today you'll know what's coming - does it have a VDO thermal time switch? (looks like a large coolant temp sensor) Cheers.

Jan 18th, 2010, 09:15	#8
karlos_uk Master Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2019 10:01 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby	couls i have a few photos of the head?

Jan 18th, 2010, 16:16	#9
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Yes but it may take a while as my laptop is broken and im typing this on a phone! Arrah! The engine is the type without an AMM, B230E __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Jan 18th, 2010, 17:53	#10
karlos_uk Master Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2019 10:01 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby	ok pal no worries

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