I already have an '86 244 and '87 245 (Boy - I now know rotting harness)

What should I be looking for in a Turbo 740 (5 speed) that I wouldn't normally be looking at in a 240?

Thanks
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Happy Motoring! 86' 244 "Grey Mare" '87 245 "Grasshopper"

Motor mounts and timing belt. Turbos usually start acting up around 175k miles. If you can, run it up a long hill to keep the boost up 10-15 seconds. See if the turbo keeps pumping or starts sticking. There's been a rash of blown turbo head gaskets on the "board" lately. Don't know if a compression check would fortell this because they usually let go suddenly between the cylinders. Check closely for oil seepage from between the head and block.

Interesting you mention: "Check closely for oil seepage from between the head and block."

I've posted about this before (here).

Is it common in you experience.
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Norm Cook Vancouver BC; 1989 745T 204,000KM

It's always been my experience that head gaskets aren't supposed to leak. Unless, of course, you're driving an old British something-or-other. Not that I dislike Brit cars. My first was a Rapier. But if your head gasket is leaking then it's probably warped and needs removal and resurfacing. Retorqueing the head probably is a waste of time.

I know just the hill to try that on ....
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Happy Motoring! 86' 244 "Grey Mare" '87 245 "Grasshopper"

EXACTLY
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Happy Motoring! 86' 244 "Grey Mare" '87 245 "Grasshopper"