General: - D5 Poly Bush Upper Mount - Page 2

GMcL · Mar 21st, 2008, 08:17

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Originally Posted by JIM C

Decide to fit an new original top mount to replace the polybush as I felt it was spoiling the car due to the extra cabin noise. Replaced it this evening and prefer the new original to the polybush.
Jim

I think that will be the next job for me as I've noticed extra vibes & noise starting to make it into the car when sat at idle.

JIM C · Mar 21st, 2008, 08:24

The lower gearbox mount on mine was totally shot at 57,000 miles which I replaced with a polybush appears to have improved the quality of the gear change. This is a dead easy job to do.
Jim

GMcL · Mar 21st, 2008, 13:18

Our car is 3.5 years old and has 42k on the clock, most of which has been motorway miles.
The bottom wishbone bushes are causing the car to wander (as described previously) - I've had the tracking checked and all is OK there, there is extra vibration coming through on idle which I suspect is the top mount and the gearchange quality especially when going for fifth is poor to say the least so suspect it may be the lower gearbox mount like with yours.

I've never had to replace so many parts so quickly on a car before. Not really what I expected when I bought a Volvo but you live and learn I suppose.

simon12 · Apr 6th, 2008, 18:30

Hi guy's

I replaced my upper engine mount today with the latest original part from the dealers. The part number is 30776354 and its completely changed the car for the better, smoother gear changes and much more quiet. I didn't realise how knackered the old one was until i removed it. Certainly a job well worth doing and a huge improvement for £38 plus vat.

GMcL · Apr 7th, 2008, 14:12

Bottom wishbone bushes replaced at Easter and what a difference.
Switching from P6000's to F1's made a difference but I could still feel the car moving around and the steering required constant adjustment around the straightahead.
Powerflex bushes actually make the car feel like the steering wheel is connected to the front wheels. Much more relaxing to drive, especially when you catch some of the HGV ruts which appear on most roads these days, and I have not noticed any increase in road noise inside the car.

lotuscorty · Apr 9th, 2008, 17:49

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Originally Posted by simon12

Hi guy's

I replaced my upper engine mount today with the latest original part from the dealers. The part number is 30776354 and its completely changed the car for the better, smoother gear changes and much more quiet. I didn't realise how knackered the old one was until i removed it. Certainly a job well worth doing and a huge improvement for £38 plus vat.

Hi, was this the new square mount?? Will it fit a 2003 D5???
I fitted a poly top mount, but my vibration is worse than ever at idle, replaced the box mount with genuine Volvo, but even it was quite "loose" in the bushes, Think I will try the standard top, and see if it helps, this things only done 50k!

GMcL · Apr 9th, 2008, 21:30

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Originally Posted by lotuscorty

I fitted a poly top mount, but my vibration is worse than ever at idle,

That seems to be the general view with a poly top mount.

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Originally Posted by lotuscorty

this things only done 50k!

Is my view too. In my experience, items which generally last 5+ years on "lesser" cars seem to expire with the warranty on a Volvo.

michron11 · Apr 9th, 2008, 21:31

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Originally Posted by lotuscorty

Hi, was this the new square mount?? Will it fit a 2003 D5???
I fitted a poly top mount, but my vibration is worse than ever at idle, replaced the box mount with genuine Volvo, but even it was quite "loose" in the bushes, Think I will try the standard top, and see if it helps, this things only done 50k!

yes is the answer to your question,i think all the top mounts are now the upgraded ones

i have a 53 plate D5 and thats what i fitted to mine .hope this helps

Mike D5 V70 geartronic 53 plate

JIM C · Apr 10th, 2008, 08:03

The new mount I recently fitted to my S60 is also the square type. Car is 100% better with this than the poly bush.
Jim

overwoody · Sep 29th, 2008, 18:56

I know this is an old post, but fitted a polybush mount at the weekend, the whole car seems to vibrate much more now, and the large washer on one side needed to be chaped to accept the small bolt that has a pipe support.

I have asked Simon for a quote as IM not to sure it is an improvement on the old one which was completely shot away !

The engine vibration at idle is pants, its much worse than before! I will grind a bit more off the large washer that is on the nearside (its possibly catching on the small pipe clap bolt) as it seems the engine vibration is being transferred directly to the car (which is not the case).

Mar 21st, 2008, 08:24	#12
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	The lower gearbox mount on mine was totally shot at 57,000 miles which I replaced with a polybush appears to have improved the quality of the gear change. This is a dead easy job to do. Jim __________________

Apr 6th, 2008, 18:30	#14
simon12 simon12 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 22:04 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norwich	D5 upper engine mount Hi guy's I replaced my upper engine mount today with the latest original part from the dealers. The part number is 30776354 and its completely changed the car for the better, smoother gear changes and much more quiet. I didn't realise how knackered the old one was until i removed it. Certainly a job well worth doing and a huge improvement for £38 plus vat.

Apr 10th, 2008, 08:03	#19
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	The new mount I recently fitted to my S60 is also the square type. Car is 100% better with this than the poly bush. Jim __________________

Sep 29th, 2008, 18:56	#20
overwoody AKA "Hugh Janus" Last Online: May 22nd, 2013 03:34 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South East	I know this is an old post, but fitted a polybush mount at the weekend, the whole car seems to vibrate much more now, and the large washer on one side needed to be chaped to accept the small bolt that has a pipe support. I have asked Simon for a quote as IM not to sure it is an improvement on the old one which was completely shot away ! The engine vibration at idle is pants, its much worse than before! I will grind a bit more off the large washer that is on the nearside (its possibly catching on the small pipe clap bolt) as it seems the engine vibration is being transferred directly to the car (which is not the case). Last edited by overwoody; Sep 29th, 2008 at 19:44.

Mar 21st, 2008, 13:18	#13
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Jun 21st, 2024 06:43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Our car is 3.5 years old and has 42k on the clock, most of which has been motorway miles. The bottom wishbone bushes are causing the car to wander (as described previously) - I've had the tracking checked and all is OK there, there is extra vibration coming through on idle which I suspect is the top mount and the gearchange quality especially when going for fifth is poor to say the least so suspect it may be the lower gearbox mount like with yours. I've never had to replace so many parts so quickly on a car before. Not really what I expected when I bought a Volvo but you live and learn I suppose.

Apr 7th, 2008, 14:12	#15
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Jun 21st, 2024 06:43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Bottom wishbone bushes replaced at Easter and what a difference. Switching from P6000's to F1's made a difference but I could still feel the car moving around and the steering required constant adjustment around the straightahead. Powerflex bushes actually make the car feel like the steering wheel is connected to the front wheels. Much more relaxing to drive, especially when you catch some of the HGV ruts which appear on most roads these days, and I have not noticed any increase in road noise inside the car.

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