Is this an Engine Mount issue?

Lawrence70R · Feb 21st, 2011, 12:43

I have a '98 V40 T4, when started from cold the steering wheel vibrates, so much so it's clearly visible, but when warm this goes away.

It also goes away when I reverse the car, the car is very very smooth in reverse, but once in first, it again feels like I'm in a tractor.

Is this down to a worn engine mount? if so, which one is it most likely to be?

Baffler · Feb 22nd, 2011, 13:23

Probably the top right hand mount, a common failure on the phase 1 T4.

If you come off the clutch too fast do you get a knock from the same area?

Old vs new:

Lawrence70R · Feb 22nd, 2011, 14:24

Thanks for the reply Baffler.

No knock, only symptom is the bad vibration until the car is warm.

I was looking at those mounts, seem to be around the £100 mark - is that right?

Baffler · Feb 22nd, 2011, 14:48

If the mount is starting to wear the knock will eventually develop. If you have someone come off/on the clutch while you watch for movement you will be able to determine whether they are shot or not.

Yes, in or around the 100 mark. Try Rufe for a price - it's heavy though so postage might catch you.

Also, check the lower front and rear anchorages for cracks/breaks in the rubber.

Here are some new ones:

Feb 21st, 2011, 12:43	#1
Lawrence70R I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 8th, 2011 12:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester	Is this an Engine Mount issue? I have a '98 V40 T4, when started from cold the steering wheel vibrates, so much so it's clearly visible, but when warm this goes away. It also goes away when I reverse the car, the car is very very smooth in reverse, but once in first, it again feels like I'm in a tractor. Is this down to a worn engine mount? if so, which one is it most likely to be?

Feb 22nd, 2011, 13:23	#2
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:18 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Probably the top right hand mount, a common failure on the phase 1 T4. If you come off the clutch too fast do you get a knock from the same area? Old vs new: __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Feb 22nd, 2011, 14:48	#4
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:18 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	If the mount is starting to wear the knock will eventually develop. If you have someone come off/on the clutch while you watch for movement you will be able to determine whether they are shot or not. Yes, in or around the 100 mark. Try Rufe for a price - it's heavy though so postage might catch you. Also, check the lower front and rear anchorages for cracks/breaks in the rubber. Here are some new ones: __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Feb 22nd, 2011, 14:24	#3
Lawrence70R I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 8th, 2011 12:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester	Thanks for the reply Baffler. No knock, only symptom is the bad vibration until the car is warm. I was looking at those mounts, seem to be around the £100 mark - is that right?

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