Engine: D52447: - Replaced the top Torque mounts today.

Shadeyman · Oct 3rd, 2013, 13:04

At crawling pace in traffic, going on and off the throttle something has felt a bit loose the past couple of weeks. Turned out to be the top engine/torque mount so I replaced it and the two smaller ones either end of the torque bar this morning.

Here's a pic of the new ones.

This is the old one, click on the pic to watch the video and see just how worn it is.

A lex · Oct 3rd, 2013, 18:06

Nice, satisfying and easy job this.

Did the same on my previous V70 and it made a huuuge difference!

Jaipal2004 · Oct 3rd, 2013, 20:24

Stupid question alert ......

What are the symptoms of torque mounts that need doing?

A lex · Oct 3rd, 2013, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaipal2004

Stupid question alert ......

What are the symptoms of torque mounts that need doing?

Excessive vibration through the cabin at idle usually.

Shadeyman · Oct 5th, 2013, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaipal2004

Stupid question alert ......

What are the symptoms of torque mounts that need doing?

Lower torque mount produces the same symptons as the top mount, but the vibration is more pronounced.

GerryS · Oct 7th, 2013, 19:21

I'm getting pretty noticeable vibration in the cabin at around 1800 rpm (doors buzz, etc), which is a fairly recent phenomenon.

Had it into the local Volvo indie who can't pinpoint exactly what's wrong (without starting to change things with little more than guesswork). They recommend driving it and letting it get worse/more noticeable.

Would the top engine mount cause this? If it's not too expensive, might take a punt on it. I guess when you take the torque bar off you can see if the mount is worn??

Gerry

Clan · Oct 7th, 2013, 20:03

The centre part of the bush is meant to move like that , it isnt attached to the housing , it acts as a buffer , this isnt an engine mounting , it has 2 of those underneath and a third rubber block near the crank pully to steady the engine .. also those end mounts for the beam are meant to swivel when you twist the beam .. I assume you get no vibrations now ? If you changed the lower one under the gearbox that would have the most effect .

Oct 3rd, 2013, 13:04	#1
Shadeyman VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2020 23:57 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wolverhampton	Replaced the top Torque mounts today. At crawling pace in traffic, going on and off the throttle something has felt a bit loose the past couple of weeks. Turned out to be the top engine/torque mount so I replaced it and the two smaller ones either end of the torque bar this morning. Here's a pic of the new ones. This is the old one, click on the pic to watch the video and see just how worn it is. Last edited by Shadeyman; Oct 3rd, 2013 at 13:07.

Oct 3rd, 2013, 18:06	#2
A lex Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maastricht View Photos By: A lex	Nice, satisfying and easy job this. Did the same on my previous V70 and it made a huuuge difference! __________________ 2007 V70 P3 2.0 Ex: 01 V70 T5, 04 S60 D5, 05 V70 D5, 09 XC90 D5 Other cars: MINI Clubman Cooper S, GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L, Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Supercharged 735bhp.

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The centre part of the bush is meant to move like that , it isnt attached to the housing , it acts as a buffer , this isnt an engine mounting , it has 2 of those underneath and a third rubber block near the crank pully to steady the engine .. also those end mounts for the beam are meant to swivel when you twist the beam .. I assume you get no vibrations now ? If you changed the lower one under the gearbox that would have the most effect . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 3rd, 2013, 20:24	#3
Jaipal2004 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2014 11:15 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wednesbury	Stupid question alert ...... What are the symptoms of torque mounts that need doing?

Oct 7th, 2013, 19:21	#6
GerryS Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2023 22:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southampton	I'm getting pretty noticeable vibration in the cabin at around 1800 rpm (doors buzz, etc), which is a fairly recent phenomenon. Had it into the local Volvo indie who can't pinpoint exactly what's wrong (without starting to change things with little more than guesswork). They recommend driving it and letting it get worse/more noticeable. Would the top engine mount cause this? If it's not too expensive, might take a punt on it. I guess when you take the torque bar off you can see if the mount is worn?? Gerry

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