Over the years, the Volvo Club of British Columbia has published a huge assortment of technical articles on everything from electrical to suspension for models old and new. Here is a list of those articles and a brief description. You can follow the posted link to the newsletter or other resource containing the article.
We will expand this and add links as they are available.
If you happen to notice any discrepancies, links that don’t work, or you are unable to locate the mentioned article, please do us a favour and contact us with the problem. We’ll do our best to try to resolve it.
| Year | Tech-Tip Title | Associated Models | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Missing | ||
| 2025 | Mechanical Fuel Pump Issues B18 And B20 Carburetted Engines | P120, P140, P1800 | Sep |
| 2025 | M410 And M41 Overdrive Transmissions | 123GT, 140, 164, P1800 | May |
| 2024 | Jack Stands | general | Sep |
| 2024 | A Guide To Choosing The Best Brake Pad For Your Needs; 240 Glovebox | all; 240 series | May |
| 2024 | M40/41 Transmission Oil Level Dipstick | P1800 | Jan |
| 2023 | Amazon Wiper Assembly Repair | 544, 120 to 1968, and 1800S to 1968) | Sep |
| 2023 | Studs B18/B20 | P120, P140, P1800 | May |
| 2023 | Re-Engineered Innards For A B18/B20 | P120, P140, P1800 | Jan |
| 2022 | Mechanical Fuel Pumps Failure | PV544, P120, P140, P1800 | Sep |
| 2022 | The Worlds First And Only Straight 16 Cylinder Gasoline Engine. | general interest | May |
| 2022 | Inexpensive Power Steering For 1800S | P1800 | Jan |
| 2021 | Jensen Volvo P1800 "Turbine" Wheel Covers | P1800 | Sep |
| 2021 | M41 Transmission – Difficult Gear Engagement When Stopped | 123GT, 140, P1800 | Sep |
| 2021 | Rear Towing Of 850, V70 Etc. | 850, V series | Sep |
| 2021 | How To Wash Your Car | general | May |
| 2021 | Pull Hard Comes Easy - Separating M41 From O/D | 123GT, 140, P1800 | May |
| 2021 | Smiths Water Temperature Gauge For 1800E/Es | P1800E/ES | May |
| 2021 | Debris Collecting In Front Inner Fenders Of Newer Volvos | S and V 70, S40, C30, V50, XC60 | Jan |
| 2021 | Follow Up To The 700,900 Series Heater Control Valve Failure | 240 | Jan |
| 2021 | Replacing The Rear Side Window In A 122S Wagon | P122s Wagon | Jan |
| 2020 | 240 Series Black Vinyl Door Trim | 240 | Sep |
| 2020 | 544 Trunk Lid Fitting | PV544 | Sep |
| 2020 | 700, 900 Heater Control Valve Failure. | 940 | Sep |
| 2020 | Cheap Skates - Diy Dollies | general | Sep |
| 2020 | Hot Hot Hot! - Respect The Heat | general | May |
| 2020 | Better Motor Oil, Better Protection | general | Jan |
| 2020 | Flocking | P1800 | Jan |
| 2020 | Getting A Handle On Things | P1800 e/es/s | Jan |
| 2019 | 122S Interior Door Handle Or Window Winder Removal | 120 | Sep |
| 2019 | Amazon Sedan – Trunk Cargo Rack | 120 | Sep |
| 2019 | Brake Boosters Solutions | 120, 1800, 140, 160 | May |
| 2019 | Dreaded Heater Fan Motor (73-74 140 & All 240S) | 140, 240 | May |
| 2019 | S.U. Carb Tips Hif6 140 Series 1971-74 And HS6 Earlier. | 120, 140 | Jan |
| 2018 | Classic Car Voltage Stabilizers | general | Sep |
| 2018 | Clean Those Grounds | general | May |
| 2018 | Cutting Hoses, Flattening Gaskets | general | May |
| 2018 | Hose Removal Tool | general | May |
| 2018 | 740/940 Speedometer Repair | 740, 940 | Jan |
| 2018 | Aftermarket Fuel Pump Problem B18/20 Engines | 120, 140 | Jan |
| 2017 | Disconnecting Batteries; Passing New Wires | general | Sep |
| 2017 | Restore Vinyl Headliner | 544, P120 | May |
| 2017 | My 544 Learns A New Trick – HS6 Loose Valve Body In Float Float Bowl | 544 | Jan |
| 2017 | 544 Master Brake Cylinder Swap Old Style For New | 544 | #N/A |
| 2016 | Rebuilding 3-Piston Girling Brake Caliper | 120, 140, 160 | Sep |
| 2016 | Radio Delete Plate For 1800S | 1800 | May |
| 2016 | Heavy Steering Effort In A 122 | 120, 140, 160 | Jan |
| 2016 | Rehabbing The Brake Proportioning | 120, 140, 160 | Jan |
| 2015 | Distributor Lubrication | 120, 140, 1800, 544 | Sep |
| 2015 | Drought And The Car Guy: Washing Your Car; Spare Parts For Your Trip | general | Sep |
| 2015 | 262 Bertone Engine Wiring Harness Rescue | 262 | May |
| 2015 | Pistons And Rings; Misfiring Cylinders | 120, 140, 1800 | May |
| 2015 | 1800 Series Steering Coupler Replacement | 1800 | Jan |
| 2015 | Fault Tracing Engine Problem In An 1800Es | 1800 | Jan |
| 2015 | The Trouble With Ethanol | general | Jan |
| 2014 | “EOS” Engine Oil Supplement & Lead Substitute | 544, 120, 140, 160, 1800 | Sep |
| 2014 | Radiator Upgrade - Cool 122 Man! | 544, 120, 140, 160, 1800 | Sep |
| 2014 | Replacement Electric Fuel Pump For The Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection System | 140, 1800 | May |
| 2014 | Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection – Throttle Switch | 140, 1800 | Jan |
| 2014 | Manifold Gasket | 120, 140, 1800 | Jan |
| 2014 | Preparing To Paint An Engine Bay | general | Jan |
| 2014 | Repairing Oil Pressure Gauge Hose On The 1800 Series | 1800 | Jan |
| 2013 | Alternate Water Pump Seal | 544, 120, 140, 160, 1800 | Sep |
| 2013 | Detailing Shop & Tech Tip | general | May |
| 2013 | Secrets Of A New Breed Of Car Thieves: Cloning Keys And Cloning Cars | general | May |
| 2013 | No Tech Tip | n/a | Jan |
| 2012 | A Few Suggestions On Tuning B18, B20 & B21 Engines | 120, 140, 1800, 160 | Sep |
| 2012 | B18/B20 Water Pump Replacement | 120, 140, 1800 | Sep |
| 2012 | Timing Gear Replacement On A B20F Engine | 120, 140, 1800 | May |
| 2012 | No Tech Tip | n/a | Jan |
| 2011 | Heavy Clutch Effort May Be Cable. | 140, 1800 | Sep |
| 2011 | Water Pump Replacement On A 1987 Volvo 240 Dl Sedan | 240 | Sep |
| 2011 | Winter Storage For Your Pushrod Volvo | 544, 120, 140, 1800, 160, 240 | Sep |
| 2011 | 122S Restoration Tips | 120 | May |
| 2011 | Dot 5 Silicone Vs Dot 4 Brake Fluid | general | Jan |
| 2011 | Kermit , A Green Volvo 144 And Sunday Dinner | 120, 140, 1800 | Jan |
| 2011 | Them’s The Brakes! - Led Retrofit | general | Jan |
| 2010 | The Green Machine Update On Phil Moul’s Tuned 1800 | 1800 | Sep |
| 2010 | No Tech Tip | n/a | May |
| 2010 | Brake Light Pressure Switch. | 544, 120,140 | Jan |
| 2010 | What Is That Sloshing Sound? | 240 | Jan |
| 2009 | Air Intake Hose For 1800E Or 142E | 1800, 140 | Sep |
| 2009 | Automatic Transmission Repair | S80 | Sep |
| 2009 | Do You Really Want To Replace Your Headlights | 1800 | Sep |
| 2009 | Painting Steel Wheels. | general | Sep |
| 2009 | Philip Moul And His 1800 Turbo | 1800 | Sep |
| 2009 | The Benefits Of The Pertronix Pointless Ignition. | general | Sep |
| 2009 | V70 Chip Problem | V70 | Sep |
| 2009 | No Tech Tip | n/a | May |
| 2009 | Being Seen | general | Jan |
| 2009 | Tire Age and Safety | general | Jan |
| 2009 | Volvo Automatic Transmissions | general | Jan |
| 2008 | Alternators and Holidays | general | Sep |
| 2008 | Car Storage | general | Sep |
| 2008 | 142Turbo At The Swedish Cruise-In | 140 | May |
| 2008 | Air Care Causes Indigestion. | general | May |
| 2008 | Compression And Leak Down | general | May |
| 2008 | Source Of 1800S, 122S Front Brake Calipers | 120, 1800 | May |
| 2008 | Improving Your Heater’S Efficiency. | general | Jan |
| 2008 | Lubricate Your 240 Hood Hinges | 240 | Jan |
| 2008 | Tech Session: My Car Won’T Start! | general | Jan |
| 2008 | History Of Volvo Automatic Transmissions | general | |
| 2007 | Building The World’S Most Powerful Single Carburetor Volvo Engine | 544, 120, 1800, 140, 160 | Sep |
| 2007 | Dad, My Car Is Possessed | 120 | Sep |
| 2007 | The Great Engine Oil Debate | 544, 120, 1800, 140, 160 | Sep |
| 2007 | Body Shops And Restorations | general | May |
| 2007 | Pirelli Rubber Seat Suspension | 120, 1800 | May |
| 2007 | There Is A Moral To This Story | general | May |
| 2007 | Electronic Diagnostics For The 120 Series | 120 | Jan |
| 2007 | The 850 Experience | 850 | Jan |
| 2007 | Engine Cranks But Does Not Fire | general | |
| 2006 | Fluid Changing | general | Sep |
| 2006 | Squeaky 240 | 240 | Sep |
| 2006 | Supercharging Your Volvo | 240 | Sep |
| 2006 | B6304F Head Replacement | 960 | May |
| 2006 | Fuses | general | May |
| 2006 | Headlight Technology | general | May |
| 2006 | Meguiars Car Finishes, | general | May |
| 2006 | No Tech Tip | n/a | Jan |
| 2005 | Replacing A Timing Belt | 940 | 0 |
| 2004 | After Market Tachometer For Your Old Volvo | general | Sep |
| 2004 | Late 240 Trip Parts | 240 | Sep |
| 2004 | Squeaky Doors Hinges On 200 Or 700 Series | 240, 700 | Sep |
| 2004 | Toasted 240DL | 240 |