Should I save this 1984 Volvo 760 which has been sitting since 1997?

[igor9212]

Will be able to turn bolt next week. Will keep posted.

[DieselScout]

Tom Bryant in Maine will be your best lead in the Northeast for information: https://thosbryant.wordpress.com/

Baked Beans Garage has several good videos on these engines: https://www.youtube.com/@bakedbeansgarage116

I've put together a few videos over the years that may help with understanding the platform. Links below.

Engine Rebuild Timelapse: https://youtu.be/FFhuF0MRlEI?feature=shared
Injection Pump Timing: https://youtu.be/T5FbB8n3f8g?feature=shared
Thermostat: https://youtu.be/ITIShjFHAs0?feature=shared
Engine Removal: https://youtu.be/t1s_m0thVBQ?feature=shared
Injection Pump Solenoid: https://youtu.be/noQcDKVvrhY?feature=shared
Fuel Leak Tracing: https://youtu.be/2_LArpH8gbg?feature=shared
Pressure Testing: https://youtu.be/lA2yC2xouWg?feature=shared

[Intercooler-BurnzZ]

To be honest?
If you are interested in this car, and it's meanwhile pretty rare and a cool classic, and understand technics and are willing to learn step by step, no hurry, just as it fits to your life then you can stand it. Spare parts are still pretty available and if you have time and fun to walk around junkyards or search replacement for missing/defective parts through the internet (Volvo-communinty networks etc.) then you will find what you need.
I started as a bloody beginner in 2006, then I increased the work with old Diesel-Volvos during the years. As an autodidact. For some work you need special tools, for others I can ask a mechanic (best someone who knows about these cars & engines). Depends also on my private conditions.
The main thing I would scare about would be only the old front timing belt, even when it may look good I would let it run only for a very short term for testing. Otherwise of course not. The risk of damaging the valves/cylinders/head due to tearing belt would be too high and costly.

I am not a pro at all. Made just lots of experiences with these models and engines. And this is gold value.

Best regards from Orlando, FL
Bernd