Tech-Tips

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.

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YearTech-Tip TitleAssociated ModelsLink
2026Missing
2025Mechanical Fuel Pump Issues B18 And B20 Carburetted EnginesP120, P140, P1800Sep
2025M410 And M41 Overdrive Transmissions123GT, 140, 164, P1800May
2024Jack Stands generalSep
2024A Guide To Choosing The Best Brake Pad For Your Needs; 240 Gloveboxall; 240 seriesMay
2024M40/41 Transmission Oil Level DipstickP1800Jan
2023Amazon Wiper Assembly Repair 544, 120 to 1968, and 1800S to 1968)Sep
2023Studs B18/B20P120, P140, P1800May
2023Re-Engineered Innards For A B18/B20P120, P140, P1800Jan
2022Mechanical Fuel Pumps FailurePV544, P120, P140, P1800Sep
2022The Worlds First And Only Straight 16 Cylinder Gasoline Engine.general interestMay
2022Inexpensive Power Steering For 1800SP1800Jan
2021Jensen Volvo P1800 "Turbine" Wheel CoversP1800Sep
2021M41 Transmission – Difficult Gear Engagement When Stopped123GT, 140, P1800Sep
2021Rear Towing Of 850, V70 Etc.850, V seriesSep
2021How To Wash Your CargeneralMay
2021Pull Hard Comes Easy - Separating M41 From O/D123GT, 140, P1800May
2021Smiths Water Temperature Gauge For 1800E/EsP1800E/ESMay
2021Debris Collecting In Front Inner Fenders Of Newer VolvosS and V 70, S40, C30, V50, XC60Jan
2021Follow Up To The 700,900 Series Heater Control Valve Failure240Jan
2021Replacing The Rear Side Window In A 122S WagonP122s WagonJan
2020240 Series Black Vinyl Door Trim240Sep
2020544 Trunk Lid FittingPV544Sep
2020700, 900 Heater Control Valve Failure.940Sep
2020Cheap Skates - Diy DolliesgeneralSep
2020Hot Hot Hot! - Respect The HeatgeneralMay
2020Better Motor Oil, Better ProtectiongeneralJan
2020FlockingP1800Jan
2020Getting A Handle On ThingsP1800 e/es/sJan
2019122S Interior Door Handle Or Window Winder Removal120Sep
2019Amazon Sedan – Trunk Cargo Rack120Sep
2019Brake Boosters Solutions120, 1800, 140, 160May
2019Dreaded Heater Fan Motor (73-74 140 & All 240S)140, 240May
2019S.U. Carb Tips Hif6 140 Series 1971-74 And HS6 Earlier.120, 140Jan
2018Classic Car Voltage StabilizersgeneralSep
2018Clean Those GroundsgeneralMay
2018Cutting Hoses, Flattening GasketsgeneralMay
2018Hose Removal ToolgeneralMay
2018740/940 Speedometer Repair740, 940Jan
2018Aftermarket Fuel Pump Problem B18/20 Engines120, 140Jan
2017Disconnecting Batteries; Passing New WiresgeneralSep
2017Restore Vinyl Headliner544, P120May
2017My 544 Learns A New Trick – HS6 Loose Valve Body In Float Float Bowl544Jan
2017544 Master Brake Cylinder Swap Old Style For New544#N/A
2016Rebuilding 3-Piston Girling Brake Caliper120, 140, 160Sep
2016Radio Delete Plate For 1800S1800May
2016Heavy Steering Effort In A 122120, 140, 160Jan
2016Rehabbing The Brake Proportioning120, 140, 160Jan
2015Distributor Lubrication120, 140, 1800, 544Sep
2015Drought And The Car Guy: Washing Your Car; Spare Parts For Your TripgeneralSep
2015262 Bertone Engine Wiring Harness Rescue262May
2015Pistons And Rings; Misfiring Cylinders120, 140, 1800May
20151800 Series Steering Coupler Replacement1800Jan
2015Fault Tracing Engine Problem In An 1800Es1800Jan
2015The Trouble With EthanolgeneralJan
2014“EOS” Engine Oil Supplement & Lead Substitute544, 120, 140, 160, 1800Sep
2014Radiator Upgrade - Cool 122 Man!544, 120, 140, 160, 1800Sep
2014Replacement Electric Fuel Pump For The Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection System140, 1800May
2014Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection – Throttle Switch140, 1800Jan
2014Manifold Gasket120, 140, 1800Jan
2014Preparing To Paint An Engine BaygeneralJan
2014Repairing Oil Pressure Gauge Hose On The 1800 Series1800Jan
2013Alternate Water Pump Seal544, 120, 140, 160, 1800Sep
2013Detailing Shop & Tech TipgeneralMay
2013Secrets Of A New Breed Of Car Thieves: Cloning Keys And Cloning CarsgeneralMay
2013No Tech Tipn/aJan
2012A Few Suggestions On Tuning B18, B20 & B21 Engines120, 140, 1800, 160Sep
2012B18/B20 Water Pump Replacement120, 140, 1800Sep
2012Timing Gear Replacement On A B20F Engine120, 140, 1800May
2012No Tech Tipn/aJan
2011Heavy Clutch Effort May Be Cable.140, 1800Sep
2011Water Pump Replacement On A 1987 Volvo 240 Dl Sedan240Sep
2011Winter Storage For Your
Pushrod Volvo
544, 120, 140, 1800, 160, 240Sep
2011122S Restoration Tips120May
2011Dot 5 Silicone Vs Dot 4 Brake FluidgeneralJan
2011Kermit , A Green Volvo 144 And Sunday Dinner120, 140, 1800Jan
2011Them’s The Brakes! - Led RetrofitgeneralJan
2010The Green Machine Update On Phil Moul’s Tuned 18001800Sep
2010No Tech Tipn/aMay
2010Brake Light Pressure Switch.544, 120,140Jan
2010What Is That Sloshing Sound?240Jan
2009Air Intake Hose For 1800E Or 142E1800, 140Sep
2009Automatic Transmission RepairS80Sep
2009Do You Really Want To Replace Your Headlights1800Sep
2009Painting Steel Wheels.generalSep
2009Philip Moul And His 1800 Turbo1800Sep
2009The Benefits Of The Pertronix Pointless Ignition.generalSep
2009V70 Chip ProblemV70Sep
2009No Tech Tipn/aMay
2009Being SeengeneralJan
2009Tire Age and SafetygeneralJan
2009Volvo Automatic TransmissionsgeneralJan
2008Alternators and HolidaysgeneralSep
2008Car StoragegeneralSep
2008142Turbo At The Swedish Cruise-In140May
2008Air Care Causes Indigestion.generalMay
2008Compression And Leak DowngeneralMay
2008Source Of 1800S, 122S Front Brake Calipers120, 1800May
2008Improving Your Heater’S Efficiency.generalJan
2008Lubricate Your 240 Hood Hinges240Jan
2008Tech Session: My Car Won’T Start!generalJan
2008History Of Volvo Automatic Transmissionsgeneral
2007Building The World’S Most Powerful Single Carburetor Volvo Engine544, 120, 1800, 140, 160Sep
2007Dad, My Car Is Possessed120Sep
2007The Great Engine Oil Debate544, 120, 1800, 140, 160Sep
2007Body Shops And RestorationsgeneralMay
2007Pirelli Rubber Seat Suspension120, 1800May
2007There Is A Moral To This StorygeneralMay
2007Electronic Diagnostics For The 120 Series120Jan
2007The 850 Experience850Jan
2007Engine Cranks But Does Not Firegeneral
2006Fluid ChanginggeneralSep
2006Squeaky 240240Sep
2006Supercharging Your Volvo240Sep
2006B6304F Head Replacement960May
2006FusesgeneralMay
2006Headlight TechnologygeneralMay
2006Meguiars Car Finishes,generalMay
2006No Tech Tipn/aJan
2005Replacing A Timing Belt9400
2004After Market Tachometer For Your Old VolvogeneralSep
2004Late 240 Trip Parts240Sep
2004Squeaky Doors Hinges On 200 Or 700 Series240, 700Sep
2004Toasted 240DL240

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