S60 D5 top engine mount fubar

Leyburn · Jan 12th, 2018, 17:05

I don't think it's doing a lot, probably explains the clunk/clink when starting from cold. Any supplier that I should avoid?

Brendan W · Jan 12th, 2018, 20:53

Before condemning it have a look when your assistant start the car. That looks like the new square type. It's not really a mount, more a restraint. Movement is normal.

Simmy · Jan 13th, 2018, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leyburn

I don't think it's doing a lot, probably explains the clunk/clink when starting from cold. Any supplier that I should avoid?

also look at the gearbox torque mount when this fails it puts more strain ie movement on the top mount . dose it knock?

Leyburn · Jan 13th, 2018, 11:16

Thanks for the replies. Engine was rocking laterally from cold start, have fitted a couple of trouser shims manufactured from some resilient sound/vibration isolation material. I'll have to see how it performs.

Gearbox torque mount has been changed recently, I've changed more engine/gearbox mounts on this D5 than with my previous 6 cars!

wise old monkey · Jan 13th, 2018, 14:50

theres a yellow polybush for the D5

Leyburn · Jan 14th, 2018, 16:42

Shims fixed engine movement and no more clunk/click when starting from cold, but created a "buzz" in the cabin, so I'll probably be sssssspending some money on a new mount.

Brendan W · Jan 14th, 2018, 21:28

Many have tried ti stiffen up the top mount on D5s and had unacceptable vibration in the cabin. If the motor is moving laterally there is something wrong elsewhere. Are the front and back vacuum mounts working properly?

Leyburn · Jan 15th, 2018, 19:46

Lateral as in left to right when looking into the engine bay, so longitudinal for the engine. Shim the top engine mount (head steady) and the movement stops.

Ray1962 · Feb 25th, 2018, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan W

Many have tried ti stiffen up the top mount on D5s and had unacceptable vibration in the cabin. If the motor is moving laterally there is something wrong elsewhere. Are the front and back vacuum mounts working properly?

What symptoms do shot engine mounts show ? My xc90 geartronic is vibrating when stopped in traffic,in gear foot on brake ?

Longhouse21 · Feb 25th, 2018, 09:13

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Originally Posted by Leyburn

Lateral as in left to right when looking into the engine bay, so longitudinal for the engine. Shim the top engine mount (head steady) and the movement stops.

Have you checked the mount under the pulley end of the engine? I've seen a few of these fail where the rubber de-bonds from the steel.

Jan 12th, 2018, 17:05	#1
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	S60 D5 top engine mount fubar I don't think it's doing a lot, probably explains the clunk/clink when starting from cold. Any supplier that I should avoid?

Jan 12th, 2018, 20:53	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Before condemning it have a look when your assistant start the car. That looks like the new square type. It's not really a mount, more a restraint. Movement is normal.

Jan 13th, 2018, 11:16	#4
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	Thanks for the replies. Engine was rocking laterally from cold start, have fitted a couple of trouser shims manufactured from some resilient sound/vibration isolation material. I'll have to see how it performs. Gearbox torque mount has been changed recently, I've changed more engine/gearbox mounts on this D5 than with my previous 6 cars!

Jan 13th, 2018, 14:50	#5
wise old monkey Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 17:57 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Letchworth	theres a yellow polybush for the D5

Jan 14th, 2018, 16:42	#6
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	Shims fixed engine movement and no more clunk/click when starting from cold, but created a "buzz" in the cabin, so I'll probably be sssssspending some money on a new mount.

Jan 14th, 2018, 21:28	#7
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Many have tried ti stiffen up the top mount on D5s and had unacceptable vibration in the cabin. If the motor is moving laterally there is something wrong elsewhere. Are the front and back vacuum mounts working properly?

Jan 15th, 2018, 19:46	#8
Leyburn Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 16:31 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London	Lateral as in left to right when looking into the engine bay, so longitudinal for the engine. Shim the top engine mount (head steady) and the movement stops.

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