I took off the alternator and took it into a discount auto parts store to have it tested, they said it passed their test all 3 times. I reattached it, same issue. When car is on and idling, voltage reads 10.75-11.25. Shut car off and it rises to about 12v. Eventually battery will not have enough jui...

Thank you so much! It seems this car was called the 244 model most frequently. Was the 244 the more common sedan where the wagon was the 240? Or...? The auto mechanic shop just told me steering shaft. I should ask if he's meaning the whole thing (those 3 parts) or which specific section, right?

ok, I hope this helps.

I got an '89 Volvo 240 DL wagon back in September that had been donated to charity and went to auction. I towed it back home, not knowing much of anything about what I had purchased. I had an auto shop go over it and they've found some repairs that need to be made, and one is very urgent. He's tryin...