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Tech Articles (Additions and Changes, ongoing!  Last Updates:  Oct 2024. Top of this List is the most recent. 
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D-Jet Injector Pulsetrain Notes
Pedal Position Sensing Brake Light Switch Variations on 122 Models
Electronic Upsets on Powerbuss cause Functional Dropouts on D-Jet Equipped Cars!
Removing an Amazon Oil Pan with Engine in Vehicle
Power Supply Susceptibility in Injected 140 Model
Checking the Calibration of Electronic Oil and Water Temp Gauges on 1800E and ES vehicles.  A new subsection of Temperature Gauges 1800E/ES Notes  Includes a section on calibrating Gauges on the bench.
Blower Motor Notes
Vacuum Leak at FI Intake Manifold  ...at a somewhat surprising location!
Reverse Gear Affects Ignition!?!...or Whacky Ignition Function (WIF)
Courtesy Light Assembly 122/544 Notes
Window Lift Cable Repair
D-Jet Injector Maintenance and Service Notes
Gallery of Damaged and Broken Ignition Keys A new subsection of Ignition Switch Key Breakage Tech Article
Alternator Conversion of a 6V 444 Volvo  A new subsection of Alternator in 6V Vehicles Tech Article
Emergency Flasher Variation in late production 122  A new subsection of Emergency Flasher Tech Article
Centering the Jet of an SU  A new subsection of SU Jet Bearing and Supply Tube Notes
GEN Indicator in the 1800  A new subsection of AMP Indicator ON Tech article specifically covering the Generator based Charging System of the early 1800.  Also added:  AMP Indicator on the 1800E/ES models
1800 (Tail)lighting Stories.  A detailed consideration of "Wacky Blinker Function".  New Subsection of:  Voltage Drops Cause Inadvertent Circuit Interactions
Heat from Heater/Defroster, when Control is set to COLD
B18/20 Heater Core Return Pipe
The Karl Heinz Option
1800 LHD Brake Light Switch Installation Feedback
Alternator in 6V Vehicles (...it's possible!)
US Delivered ESs have an "Overbite"!
Manual Rear Drum Brake Adjuster and Adjustment Notes
Cut-Out Contact Notes.  Detailed info for those still running the venerable Bosch VReg/Generator Charging System.
Rear Brake Valve Notes
Temperature Gauges 1800E/ES Notes ...the latest chapter in the story of "Overheating Vehicle - are you sure?" ...added:   Troubleshooting Info
High-Side Switching vs. Low-Side Switching
Girling 3 Piston Brake Caliper Rebuild  Update:  Documentation of Caliper Reassembly added!
"Sheet Pasta Gone Wrong" revisited! 
L3314HD Laplander Alternator Conversion
"Starter Cutout and Reversing Light Contact" on (BW35) Gearbox ...including disabling / bypassing this function as an Emergency Repair.
Discovery:  Mismatched Threads on All Amazon Braking Systems with Hydraulic Brake Light Switches(!) ...subsection of Brake Notes
D-Jet Idle Adjustment, includes Throttle Position Switch Suggested Maintenance.
1800E Brake Lock-up due to Lack of Free-Play
D-Jet Manifold Pressure Sensor
Amazon Rear Light Fixture Maintenance.  Subsection of Amazon Rear Light Fixture Restoration
Incorrect Assembly of Rear (Drum) Brakes on 122 and 1800 Vehicles causes Risk of Handbrake Failure. 
Be certain you assemble your Rear Brakes right!
  Subsection of Brake Notes
Alternator Installation Failure Report and Analysis
544 Intermittent Wiper (after 6-12V Conversion) Notes by Guest Contributor Richard Allen. 
Subsection of Vintage Volvo 6V to 12V conversion  
Practical Applications of Soldering, as Applied on a Vintage Volvo ...new subsection of Wiring Notes
Previous Owner Service and "Engineering"...new subsection of Amazon Tail-light Fixture Restoration Notes
Footswitch Hi/LoBeam Notes Both Bosch (544, 122) and Lucas (early 1800)
Late-Production Ignition Lock Removal
Carburetor Additional Notes
"Smoke in the Cockpit!"...THAT...will always get our attention!
Fuel Delivery Components and Considerations  ...a new subpage of the SU Carbs Page 
Original Equipment Oil Cooler Notes
1800 Wiper Switch Disassembly, Reassembly, and Review...a new subsection of 1800 Light Switch, Wiper Switch, Fan Switch Drawing Corrections 
122 Instrument Panel Indicator Lens Graphics Repair Notes  Are the graphic no longer nice and crisp on your Combined Instrument?  Here is the solution!
Third and Strobing Brakelight Notes...improving the visual signature when braking...
Two Wrongs make a Right! (Electrically Speaking!)  Troubleshooting very unusual symptoms...
Wiper Parking Side Notes (or, Right is Right, for LHD, and Left is Left, for RHD!)...including Reference Information by Guest Contributor John Finn on Wiper Assembly Removal from an 1800S (without Dashboard Removal!)
Fuel Tank Notes
Check your Distributor Cap Brush! The tiniest little components can be quite important! 
Headlight Notes Footswitch or Stalk control of Hi/Lo Beams, addition of Foglights and Driving/Spotlights are covered.  Details on Bistable Control Relay are located here.  
Dual Ignition Switch Special Configurations for 122 and 1800 Models
123GT FuseBlock Rework  Related Page:  FuseBlock Core Notes
MP3 Player for Volvo AM Radio by SW-EM Guest Contributor David Smith  Sub-page to the Radio Notes page.
Disassembly Review and Reassembly of the 1800 Light Switch ...a new subsection of 1800 Light Switch, Wiper Switch, Fan Switch Drawing Corrections 
SU Carb.  Adding Threaded Inserts for Air Cleaner Securing
Amazon Lightswitch Review and Notes ...quality always stands the test of time! 
Corrosion on 1800E and 1800ES Fuseblocks.
Horn-Wire Replacement ...newly revised subsection of 122 Horn Notes.
Trunkseal and Fuel Filler Compartment Drain (1800) Notes ...a somewhat hidden potential source of (big) problems. 
Trunk-lid Torsionspring Notes  ...for 122 and 1800 owners. 
Courtesy Light 1800 Information and Notes  Simple! ...but with a couple of twists.  
Water on the Floor Whether from Windshield, the Cooling System, or Heater Enclosure, leaks are never a good thing. 
Fuel Gauge 1800 Information and Notes  Different from 122 Fuel Gauge Notes, which is covered here:  Fuel Gauge Information and Notes
What's Worse than a Metal Portobello?  Subsection of Brake Drum Notes
Relay Controlled Headlights, a subsection of Lighting Notes, including Upgrades.  
Momentary vs. Continuous Duty Relays, a subsection of Ignition Slave Relay.  More info comparing 3, 4, 5 terminal relays here.
Inspection of Fuelbowl Lids, Floats and Bowlvalves...newly revised subsection of SU Carb Service Page...information for those who have experienced overflowing SU Bowls. 
Wiper Park Function explanation and differences between Motor without, and Motors with, Dynamic Braking ...a subsection of Windshield Wiper Systems.
Voltage Stabilizer Notes  ...not to be confused with the Voltage Regulator, which controls the Charging System, the VStab is important for the correct operation of the late (injected) 1800 (10V rated) and 140 (5.1V rated) Instruments. 
The Handbrake Turn  ...less of a Tech Article, but containing important information! 

Setting the SU History Record Straight

Broken Vintage Volvo Ignition Key... immediate action and options.
Driveshaft and U-Joint Notes
Considering LED Replacement Lamps  ...subsection of Amazon Tail-light Fixture Restoration
Wiring Notes, including:  Crimp terminals, Tools, and making a Proper Crimp, and Soldering Notes
Cooling System...from theory of operation to installing that Electric Cooling Fan you've been considering.
Timing Gear Notes
123GT (Alternator based) Charging System Notes ...added 1800E Charge Sys Info as Alternator based Chg Sys are similar.
Radio Notes  ...a collection of information about Radios in a vintage Volvo.
Manifolding Notes for B18/20 Motors
SU Carb Throttle Plate Early vs. Late  including notes on the Throttle Overrun Valve
OR-ing Circuit Notes
Brake Notes
Ignition Slave Relay ...spare your vintage Ignition Switch from additional high currents!
Wiper Arm and Blade Notes
Wheels, Tires, Suspension Notes. 
Bosch Starter Solenoid.  Subsection of The Starter System  
Directional Indicator Switch Mechanism for 122 and 1800 vehicles.
Fuse your Cigarette Lighter!  ...new subsection of Fuses, Allocation and Troubleshooting
Understanding the Failure of a Diode ORing Cable used with Electronic Ignition Module...subsection of Volvo Ignition from Scratch
Proving Everything Bad you Ever Heard About Lucas  ...subsection of An Automotive Electrical Primer
Coolant Distribution Pipe Notes
123GT Reliability Weakness and Simple Improvement  Prevent the inadvertent disconnection of the vehicle Battery from the Alternator, while engine is running! 
Omega Clip Notes for when removing and Reinstalling Door Handles and Window Cranks. 
544 Wiper Info included is a subsection with info on installing a Two-Speed 140 Wiper Motor in a 544, by guest contributor Michael Krarup. 
Clutch - Cable Actuated, Notes 
Blinker Relay (or Element) Notes.  While Troubleshooting Directional Signals, one might need to know details about the Blinker Element.   Wiring Diagram Extracts for 544, 122, 1800, 1800ES models are included.  
Houdini Threadlocker? or There is no Loktite thief in the South African Postal System!
123Ignition in a Volvo with Armored Cable  Details of installing electronic ignition modules are considered to help installers get it right! 
Torque...what it is, notes on applying and measuring it, including advice from Arnie!
Battery Notes  ...got Battery issues?...like your Battery going dead overnight or related questions?  Read about the demon Phantom Current, including in battery powered handheld devices. 
Notes on Making In-Line Connections...  Do Not Use "Current-Thieves"!  This is a subsection of Emergency Flasher Retrofit for 122/1800 ).
Alt Kit Pivot bolt with a "Drunken Thread"! You learn something new every day!
Alt Kit Additional Info Page.  Information for the well informed installer of the Sw-Em Alt kit. 
Bosch Generator based Charging System in Detail.  Everything you always needed to know, and them some!  
Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Notes Compilation.  Including Throttle Position Switch (TPS) information and repair options.  
Run-In Torque (this is a subsection of Anti-Seize Notes). 
Realworld Experiences with Electrical Corrosion and ACZP. 
Voltage Drop in Headlights Power in Hex Connector  Applicable to 122 and late 1800 models.  Includes subsection:  The Lowly .250" Push-On Terminal
Temperature Gauge Notes The Temperature Indicator System of pre 140 vehicles is a filled thermal system not needing power to function, but careful handling to keep functioning!  Overheating vehicle...are you sure? 
Fuel Gauge Information and Notes  Applicable to 444, 544, 122, (6/12V) but not 1800 models.  For that, see:  Fuel Gauge 1800 Information and Notes 
Smith's Tachometer Information and Notes  As used in all 1800 Sport models.  New info added recently on how to tell Gen 1, 2, and 3 versions apart.  Tach not working?  See also:  Two Wrongs make a Right!   ...sometimes it really can be as easy as simply tightening a loose thumbscrew!
Anti-Corrosive-Zinc-Paste for Electrical Connections and the additional:  Simple Corrosion/Oxidation vs. Galvanic Corrosion and Comparison of Anti-Corrosive-Zinc-Pastes.htm
Ignition Switch Key Breakage Weak keys vs. the Gorilla Spring, vs. Cumulative Cyclic Fatigue
1800 Light Switch, Wiper Switch, Fan Switch Drawing Corrections  includes a detailed Disassembly Review and Reassembly of the 1800 Light Switch  
Voltage Drops Cause Inadvertent Circuit Interactions 
SU HS6 Jet Supply Line Seal
123GT Consideration of Lighting Differences  ...significant differences in lighting control wiring between US and Euroversions are detailed.
Fuses, Allocation and Troubleshooting ...including 25A shorty fuse options, and fusing improvements and explanations pertaining to 35A (British) rated fuses specified for early P1800s. 
Deoxit D5 Additional  Keeping your low voltage/low current connections reliable...
Brake Drum Notes  No, drum is not welded to axle, it only seems that way...remove it safely without damaging hardware or liveware (you)!
Heater Control Valve 122 ...added:  P1800 Version of Ranco H16 HCV
Variable Instrument Lighting function and options for repairs of its common intermittency are covered.
Ignition Additional...Ignition System Troubleshooting, Wifes Startautomat (Huh?), Ballast Resistor.
Swedish vs. British Design...there are some interesting differences between Amazon and 1800 Ignition wiring...and I've uncovered a reliability weakness in the 1800 design.
122 Horn Notes...revision of an older article, covering electrical improvements and refurb of the Amazon horn-switch.
Amazon Tail-light Fixture Restoration  once the brake light switch works well, it's good to know your tail-lights are putting out all the light they can!  Includes notes on LED conversion and Third and Strobing Brakelight Notes
Windshield Wiper Systems...more variations than Carter has Pills, and errors in the factory manual don't make things any easier!  Refurb and repair of motors, mechanisms and circuits is covered here. 
Hydraulic Clutch Tech Article...!
Electrical Upgrades / Buzzers and Beepers  covers adding a Relay for powering additional loads without additionally burdening the OE Ignition Switch...also adding a Headlight-On Reminder Beeper in your Swedish Oldie!
Hydraulic Brake Light Switch Failure Investigation  ...here's proof why they just don't last...
AMP/GEN Indicator ON.  This article is intended to answer questions, when that little Red light lights up and starts staring at you!  Including Original Equipment Charging System Checks, Troubleshooting and Repair!
Analysis of the clutch slave cylinder action.  Superceded by:  Hydraulic Clutch Tech Article, and due to be removed. 
Carburetters.  Maybe you've read it all before...maybe not!   Also:  SU Carb Service - Lite ...an introduction, and Carb Service - Expanded Version, with Adjustments.  Setting the SU History Record Straight!
SU Jet Bearing and Supply Tube Notes
Lighting Notes, including Upgrades   Includes brake-light issues. 
Volvo Ignition from Scratch Lighting the fire ...at the right time!  Static Timing a B18/20,  plus: Bosch distributor servicing including Centrifugal Advance.  Recently added:  Vintage Volvo Ignition system and the Armored Cable.
The Gas Tight Joint  Part II, Lucas works inexcusable (dark) magic on the 1800.  After you read this maybe you'll understand about those unexplained electrical problems in your 1800... 
(Full) Headlight control upgrade.  (For 122s and 1800s.)  This article superceded by Headlight Notes, and due to be removed.
Reviving a 'Decommissioned' Volvo 
If Cars could talk or History of the "Jupiter V Rocket No.3" 
A Tune-up out of Guilt or One Set of Points Outlasts the Clintons
Check Your Choke . . . just in time for (maybe next) winter!
Electrical Ramblings  Covers Amp meter hook-up per "H" diagram, including an objective discussion of automotive Ampmeters vs. Voltmeters to help one decide which to install. 
Of Unleaded Fuel and Burned Valves 
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to my 200K Mile Badge Oops.
The Gas Tight Joint  Deals with electrical system corrosion and prevention.  Detailed explanation of I2R Heating.
122S Horn Upgrade  Improve anemic horns! 
122S Headlight Flasher Restoration    
Emergency Flasher Retrofit for 122/1800  Recently revised with new info added.
Vintage Volvo 6V to 12V conversion
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Diagrams and Notes.  PCV systems on vintage Volvos went through a number of changes and configurations.  
Future Articles, that I'm working on...coming soon (with no particular ETA):
Headrest Upgrading Notes
The Starter System  
Electrical Troubleshooting Notes  Locating problems with Directional Indicators and Fuel Gauge.  Added:  Locating Electrical Shorts
OD Retrofitting on a vintage Volvo 
Amazoning With Silicon Brake Fluid 
John Z. DeLorean had it Right  
An Automotive Electrical Primer Tech Article ...and remember:  Please don't call it juice! 
including:  Ohms Law, getting the most out of your $29 Multimeter, and some common problems explained.
Reprints of Old Articles,
Its a Small World or How I Came to Own a Sport Volvo 
That Nagging Clunk  Single bolt anti-sway bar mount vs. double.

All articles by R. Kwas, Copyright 1997-2024

 

Tech Articles Listing by System

As the above list has grown with articles simply being added as they were finished or revised, it also results in a decreasing overview...so Tech Articles are also arranged here a bit more logically, by System...and if they fit under multiple categories, they may be listed multiple times.  

2A - Engine
  
Timing Gear Notes
    Manifolding Notes for B18/20 Motors
    Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Diagrams and Notes
    B18/20 Heater Core Return Pipe
    Original Equipment Oil Cooler Notes
    A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to my 200K Mile Badge
   
Original Equipment Oil Cooler Notes
    Removing an Amazon Oil Pan with Engine in Vehicle
    Of Unleaded Fuel and Burned Valves
   
2B - Cooling System
    Coolant Distribution Pipe Notes
    Cooling System...from theory of operation to installing that Electric Cooling Fan you've been considering.
    Heater Control Valve 122
    Heat from Heater/Defroster, when Control is set to COLD
    B18/20 Heater Core Return Pipe
    Original Equipment Oil Cooler Notes
    Temperature Gauge Notes.

2C - Fuel & Exhaust Systems
  
SU Carburetters
    Manifolding Notes for B18/20 Motors
    SU Carb Throttle Plate Early vs. Late
    SU Carburetters  SU Carb Service - Lite   Carb Service - Expanded
    SU Jet Bearing and Supply Tube Notes
       
Centering the Jet of an SU
   
Carburetor Additional Notes
    Check Your Choke
    SU HS6 Jet Supply Line Seal
    SU Carb.  Adding Threaded Inserts for Air Cleaner Securing
    Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Notes Compilation.
   
Fuel Tank Notes
   
Fuel Gauge Information and Notes
    Fuel Delivery Components and Considerations

2D - Control linkages
    Throttle
   
    Choke:
    Check Your Choke
   
    Other: 
    Heater Control Valve 122

3 - Electrical equipment.  
    Charging System: 
    "Starter Cutout and Reversing Light Contact" on (BW35) Gearbox
    Alternator Installation Failure Report and Analysis
    123GT Charging System Notes (also 1800E/ES Chg Sys info)
    Headlight Notes
    Radio Notes
    123GT Reliability Weakness and Simple Improvement
    Battery Notes
    AMP Indicator ON.
    GEN Indicator in the 1800
    Bosch Generator based Charging System in Detail.
    Cut-Out Contact Notes
    Alternator in 6V Vehicles (...it's possible!)
        Alternator Conversion of a 6V 444 Volvo
    Directional Indicator Switch Mechanism

    Starter: 
    The Starter System  

    Ignition System:
    Late-Production Ignition Lock Removal
    Check your Distributor Cap Brush
    Dual Ignition Switch Special Configurations for 122 and 1800 Models
    Broken Vintage Volvo Ignition Key
    Understanding the Failure of a Diode ORing Cable used with Electronic Ignition Module
    123Ignition in a Volvo with Armored Cable
    Ignition Switch Key Breakage
    Volvo Ignition from Scratch

    Ignition Additional
    Vintage Volvo Ignition system and the Armored Cable
    A Tune-up out of Guilt or One Set of Points Outlasts the Clintons
    Swedish vs. British Design
    Radio Notes

    Lighting: 
    Third and Strobing Brakelight Notes
    Headlight Notes
    Amazon Lightswitch Review and Notes
    Ignition Slave Relay
    Blinker Relay (or Element) Notes
    Directional Indicator Switch Mechanism
    Voltage Drop in Headlights Power in Hex Connector 
    Variable Instrument Lighting
    Lighting, including Upgrades
    (Full) Headlight control upgrade.
    122S Headlight Flasher Restoration
    Emergency Flasher Retrofit for 122/1800
        Emergency Flasher Variation in late production 122
    123GT Consideration of Lighting Differences
    1800 Light Switch, Wiper Switch, Fan Switch Drawing Corrections
    Courtesy Light 1800 Information and Notes
    Courtesy Light Assembly 122/544 Notes
    1800 (Tail)lighting Stories
    Amazon Tail-light Fixture Restoration
    Amazon Rear Light Fixture Maintenance
    Electrical Troubleshooting Notes

    Wiring: 
    Power Supply Susceptibility in Injected 140 Model
    Temperature Gauges 1800E/ES Notes
    High-Side Switching vs. Low-Side Switching
    "Starter Cutout and Reversing Light Contact" on (BW35) Gearbox
    "Smoke in the Cockpit!"
    Two Wrongs make a Right! 
    123GT FuseBlock Rework

    Corrosion on 1800E and 1800ES Fuseblocks.
    Wiring Notes
    Locating Electrical Shorts
    Electrical Troubleshooting Notes
    OR-ing Circuit Notes
    Ignition Slave Relay
    Fuse your Cigarette Lighter!
    Wiring Diagrams of various models, including Excerpts
    Fuses, Allocation and Troubleshooting
    Electrical Ramblings  
    Voltage Drop in Headlights Power in Hex Connector 
    Notes on Making In-Line Connections
    123GT Reliability Weakness and Simple Improvement
    Proving Everything Bad you Ever Heard About Lucas
    Swedish vs. British Design
    122 Horn Notes
    The Gas Tight Joint  Part II
    The Gas Tight Joint

    Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection: 
    Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Notes Compilation.
   
D-Jet Injector Maintenance and Service Notes
   
D-Jet Manifold Pressure Sensor
    D-Jet Idle Adjustment
    Vacuum Leak at FI Intake Manifold Plug
    Power Supply Susceptibility in Injected 140 Model

    Misc. Electrical, Instrumentation, Windshield Wipers, etc: 
    Blower Motor Notes
    High-Side Switching vs. Low-Side Switching
    "Starter Cutout and Reversing Light Contact" on (BW35) Gearbox
    Late-Production Ignition Lock Removal
    "Smoke in the Cockpit!"
    Voltage Stabilizer Notes
    Temperature Gauges 1800E/ES Notes
    Wiring Notes
    Locating Electrical Shorts
    Electrical Troubleshooting Notes123GT Charging System Notes
    Radio Notes
    OR-ing Circuit Notes
    544 Wiper Info
    Temperature Gauge Notes
    Battery Notes
    Alternator in 6V Vehicles (...it's possible!)
    Fuel Gauge Information and Notes
    Smith's Tachometer Information and Notes
    Proving Everything Bad you Ever Heard About Lucas
    Windshield Wiper Systems
    Wiper Arm and Blade Notes
    Wiper Parking Side Notes
    1800 Wiper Switch Disassembly, Reassembly, and Review
    1800 (Tail)lighting Stories
    122 Horn Notes
    122S Horn Upgrade
    Voltage Stabilizer Study
    Hydraulic Brake Light Switch Failure Investigation

    L3314HD Laplander Alternator Conversion

    General: 
    The Gas Tight Joint
    Voltage Drops Cause Inadvertent Circuit Interactions  
    An Automotive Electrical Primer Tech Article ...and remember:  Please don't call it juice! 
    Vintage Volvo 6V to 12V conversion
    Deoxit D5 Additional
    Electrical Upgrades / Buzzers and Beepers

    Alt Kit Pivot bolt with a "Drunken Thread"!

4 - Power train, Rear axle
    Driveshaft and U-Joint Notes
    Clutch - Cable Actuated, Notes
    Hydraulic Clutch Tech Article
    Analysis of the clutch slave cylinder action.

    Transmission:

    Overdrive: 
    OD Retrofitting on a vintage Volvo

5 - Brakes etc.
    Pedal Position Sensing Brake Light Switch Variations on 122 Models
    Manual Rear Drum Brake Adjustment and Adjuster Notes
    Girling 3 Piston Brake Caliper Rebuild
    Mismatched Threads on All Amazon Braking Systems with Hydraulic Brake Light Switches(!)
    1800E Brake Lock-up due to Lack of Free-Play
    Brake Notes
    Rear Brake Valve Notes
    Brake Drum Notes
    Incorrect Assembly of Rear (Drum) Brakes on 122 and 1800 Vehicles
    Hydraulic Brake Light Switch Failure Investigation
    Brake Fluid:  Amazoning With Silicon Brake Fluid 

6 - Front axle, Wheels, Steering
    Wheels, Tires, Suspension Notes
    Anti-Swaybar Mount:  That Nagging Clunk  Single bolt anti-sway bar mount vs. double.
   

8A - Body P120,P130 (2D + 4D), 1800
  
Interior: 
    Window Lift Cable Repair
    Late-Production Ignition Lock Removal
    122 Instrument Panel Indicator Lens Graphics Repair Notes
    Water on the Floor
    Headrest Upgrading Notes
    Omega Clip Notes
    Wiper Arm and Blade Notes
    SW-EM Amazon Rear Light Fixture Maintenance
    Seat-Suspension, Original Equipment All Metal
    "Sheet Pasta Gone Wrong" revisited!
    Courtesy Light Assembly 122/544 Notes

    Trunk: 
    Trunk-lid Torsionspring Notes
    Trunkseal and Fuel Filler Compartment Drain (1800) Notes
    Fuel Tank Notes

    Sheet Metal Frame Repairs: 
    John Z. DeLorean had it Right

    Bumper:
    US Delivered ESs have an "Overbite"!

    8B - Body etc. P220 (Estate)
   

9 - Miscellaneous equipment
    Voltage Stabilizer Notes
    Removing an Amazon Oil Pan with Engine in Vehicle

10 - Bosch equipment
    Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection Notes Compilation.
   
D-Jet Injector Pulsetrain Notes

General
  
Houdini Threadlocker
    Torque
  
Anti-Corrosive-Zinc-Paste for Electrical Connections
    Simple Corrosion/Oxidation vs. Galvanic Corrosion and Comparison of Anti-Corrosive-Zinc-Pastes.htm
    Run-In Torque (this is a subsection of Anti-Seize Notes).
    Realworld Experiences with Electrical Corrosion and ACZP
    Reviving a 'Decommissioned' Volvo

Volvo Stories 
    If Cars could talk or History of the "Jupiter V Rocket No.3"
    Its a Small World or How I Came to Own a Sport Volvo
    Mind-Numb Robots

End of Listing by Tech Articles by System