V70 Engine mount weird problem

tc · Aug 25th, 2021, 11:40

I noticed a while back that the top engine mount on my V70 wasnt in line with the bulkhead mount any more, after checking I decided to replace the top mount, this did er.. nothing. I did some further checking and realised that the gearbox mount was also gone, along with the engine mount that sits under the crank pulley. These have both now been replaced and yet the engine is still offset and actually causes the gearbox to 'knock' on the subframe while pulling away. I'm at a loss as the only mounts left to replace are the large front and rear mounts and I can't see either of these failing? has anyone had a similar problem? I've managed to temporarily circumvent the problem (partially) by replacing the new standard top mount with a poly one as its a lot stiffer its not allowing as much movement, the downside is that its a hell of a lot noisier in the car now.

SteveSarre · Aug 25th, 2021, 16:19

Hi

The large front and rear mounts do fail eventually, they get squashed so the engine sits lower and lower.

What year and model is your car?

Are you sure you used the correct mount to go under the crank pulley? There are various types - maybe check by VIN.

HTH
Steve

tc · Aug 27th, 2021, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveSarre

Hi

The large front and rear mounts do fail eventually, they get squashed so the engine sits lower and lower.

What year and model is your car?

Are you sure you used the correct mount to go under the crank pulley? There are various types - maybe check by VIN.

HTH
Steve

Cars a 97 but it’s got a later engine from a 2002 S60 in it. I’m going with the idea that the rear mount has failed as the metal cable running round it seems very slack, hopefully (weather dependant) I’ll be changing it this weekend

Simmy · Aug 27th, 2021, 19:57

fine weather forecast for the northwest tomorow it only takes abt 30 min to change so plenty time for a good test drive. there is a volvo meet at knottend from 6pm tomorrow .

Willow place · Aug 28th, 2021, 16:06

30 minutes to change a rear mount ? Possible with a Pit or 4 post lift !

tc · Aug 28th, 2021, 22:16

It took me all day, but only because I ended up taking the damn turbo off to get at the top nut of the mount. I did however work out what was actually wrong… the rear engine mount bracket only had one of the three bolts holding it in place and that bolt was loose!! Rear mount replaced anyway being as I’d already bought it.

Simmy · Aug 28th, 2021, 23:33

i use 3 long quarter in drive socket extensions and undo it from the top then under the car on drive on ramps lift engine on a jack it quite easy after you have done abt 12 of them .

Aug 25th, 2021, 11:40	#1
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	V70 Engine mount weird problem I noticed a while back that the top engine mount on my V70 wasnt in line with the bulkhead mount any more, after checking I decided to replace the top mount, this did er.. nothing. I did some further checking and realised that the gearbox mount was also gone, along with the engine mount that sits under the crank pulley. These have both now been replaced and yet the engine is still offset and actually causes the gearbox to 'knock' on the subframe while pulling away. I'm at a loss as the only mounts left to replace are the large front and rear mounts and I can't see either of these failing? has anyone had a similar problem? I've managed to temporarily circumvent the problem (partially) by replacing the new standard top mount with a poly one as its a lot stiffer its not allowing as much movement, the downside is that its a hell of a lot noisier in the car now.

Aug 25th, 2021, 16:19	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi The large front and rear mounts do fail eventually, they get squashed so the engine sits lower and lower. What year and model is your car? Are you sure you used the correct mount to go under the crank pulley? There are various types - maybe check by VIN. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Aug 27th, 2021, 19:57	#4
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:33 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	fine weather forecast for the northwest tomorow it only takes abt 30 min to change so plenty time for a good test drive. there is a volvo meet at knottend from 6pm tomorrow .

Aug 28th, 2021, 16:06	#5
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	30 minutes to change a rear mount ? Possible with a Pit or 4 post lift !

Aug 28th, 2021, 22:16	#6
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	It took me all day, but only because I ended up taking the damn turbo off to get at the top nut of the mount. I did however work out what was actually wrong… the rear engine mount bracket only had one of the three bolts holding it in place and that bolt was loose!! Rear mount replaced anyway being as I’d already bought it.

Aug 28th, 2021, 23:33	#7
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:33 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	i use 3 long quarter in drive socket extensions and undo it from the top then under the car on drive on ramps lift engine on a jack it quite easy after you have done abt 12 of them .

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