I have had a recurring problem with a wire connecting the alternator to the battery. I own a 1986 240 wagon. There are two wires that run from the alternator to the battery, a thick red one and a thin yellow one. The yellow one has snapped twice at the alternator end. (The thick one is also pretty f...

I know that this has been asked and I have looked at some of the responses but just so I'm clear... I have a 1986 240. I never drive with the OD engaged (ie the orange arrow is never illumated) because when it's on it won't go into high gear (Am I minunderstanding OD-does the arrow indicate OD is on...

Thanks for the info. I bought the car and so far so good. I don't have much of a clue about car maintenance/repair but will continue to use this resource to keep her on the road.

I am thinking about buying a 1986 240 wagon with 150000 miles for $1300. Body and interior are in excellent shape. Test drives fine. Just concerned about how long the engine's gonna last. Any words of experience would be appreciated