XC90 2013 lower engine mount replacement

[sreviz]

Originally Posted by drjarmin

Thanks!!! It was sirobb that suggested I look to replace them. The top mount was knackered which I've replaced.

To recreate the issue, for example, if i drive downhill and switch from having my foot on the brake to the accelerator there is a noticeable thunk from the engine bay. Volvo had the car 6 weeks but said they couldn't diagnose it so decided I need to have a go myself.

Iam having the same issue. Replace mounts 10k before. bit nothing changed. It would be interesting to see when you replace the torque mount.

[drjarmin]

I need to order the mounts. Take about a week or so to get there. Anyone have thoughts on a decent one off ebay or just deal direct with a Volvo dealer (in the UK for me as Volvo here adds 500% to the UK price!).

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by drjarmin

Thank you. Will get under the car and take a look. Given this issue has been present for a couple of years or so I guess the twisting (if that is the issue) would have stressed the other mounts?

For the cost involved. coupled with the ease that it can be removed, replace it particularly if it is original.

If you take it off you will almost certainly find that the smaller rubber bush is totally shot.

[S60D5-185]

Originally Posted by drjarmin

I need to order the mounts. Take about a week or so to get there. Anyone have thoughts on a decent one off ebay or just deal direct with a Volvo dealer (in the UK for me as Volvo here adds 500% to the UK price!).

Get a decent one off Ebay.

[drjarmin]

Originally Posted by S60D5-185

Get a decent one off Ebay.

Are they better than the Volvo ones?

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by drjarmin

Are they better than the Volvo ones?

Not better but some are identical to genuine Volvo but for much less money.

Explained in my video here.

[drjarmin]

Thanks. Excellent video!!

[laundryman]

From my experience you will probably find its the rear engine mount as it does most of the torque reaction work. Re the lower gearbox anti-torque mount, please realise that the rubber at each end of the unit is different. One end is softer than the other!! This may not be the case with the ebay items. There are plenty of tales of woe on this forum when non-oem parts especially engine mounts/suspension parts etc have been fitted. Your call!

[drjarmin]

Originally Posted by sreviz

Iam having the same issue. Replace mounts 10k before. bit nothing changed. It would be interesting to see when you replace the torque mount.

Hi did you ever resolve tbis?

[drjarmin]

Just to close the loop on this one, replaced the lower torque mount today - yes it really is an easy job.

Took the car up and down a couple of hills and so far no clunking from the engine bay!

Thanks everyone for all the advice. It really helps to give confidence to try these jobs for newcomers like myself.