GUIDE: Changing right hand engine mount on T4

manoman48 · Oct 27th, 2007, 17:25

This is probably simple for a few, but hopefully will help those who want to save some money and replace their right hand engine mount which is a common failure item on the S40 T4.

First of all get your car on a level surface and support your engine using a jack along with a piece of wood. I put the jack just behind the oil filter and literally just took the weight of the engine, nothing more.

Then, remove the four clips that hold on the plastic cover to the far right (looking from the back of the car). Just undo the centre screws and the cover should just pull off, if not then undo the screws a bit more.

You will need an 18mm socket, and a 15mm socket with a long extension bar for your ratchet.

There are only 4 bolts to remove, a centre bolt that goes through the mount on the bracket, and 3 more that bolt into the engine block. I removed the 3 bolts in the engine mount first although there is no reason why it shouldn't be done the other way round. One bolt was very tight but came out eventually.

I then knocked the bolt going through the centre of the mount through towards the back of the engine bay. The A/C pipes are just out of the way but be careful not to pull on them.

I had to jack the engine up another 2-3 inches to give enough clearance to remove the mount, but some manouvreing did the trick.

Installing the new mount was in the style of Hayne's, "the reverse of removal". I did apply some grease on the side where it had been rubbing against the bracket.

I just manouvred the mounting into place, lined up the holes to get the bolt through the centre and then loosely screwed all the bolts in place.

I then released the weight from the jack and went round all four bolts tightening them up evenly. I did apply some copper grease to the bolt that was stiff, and getting that back in was a lot easier.

I then went for a drive to get it up to temperature, and came back to re-check the bolts. They were all nice and tight.

Inspecting the old mount showed up where it was failing.

Hope that helps!!

spyda · Oct 27th, 2007, 17:57

Brilliant guide - thanks!

Your experience (and documentation of it) has given me renewed confidence. I reckon I can do this once I have the part. Best not tell the g/f though as she'll never get in the car again!

The old mount certainly does look past it. I'm guessing the ride feels a lot more solid now with no clunking too!

You just need to crack on with the front mount and the rear gearbox mount now and provide equally excellent guides ;-p

Thanks again, much apreciated.

scottishvolvo · Oct 27th, 2007, 19:21

This is a job I have been putting off for ages.

spyda · Oct 27th, 2007, 19:31

Me too, but thanks to this guide it's now a job I can't wait to get done!

However, there is no point in me doing so until I know what's causing my pulling to the left (documented elsewhere).

Dandle · Oct 28th, 2007, 15:38

Just going to add the pics off my phone. Sorry for the dodgy quality I forgot to take my camera with me.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Dandle/Mount2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Dandle/Mount1.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine4.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine1.jpg

I havent bothered resizing them hence the links rather than pics. You will see that I removed the four bolts holding the bracket and power steering res on to make more room to get around the mount. The whole job took about 20 minutes.

CTCNetwork · Oct 28th, 2007, 15:51

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dandle

Just going to add the pics off my phone. Sorry for the dodgy quality I forgot to take my camera with me.
/Links...
I havent bothered resizing them hence the links rather than pics. You will see that I removed the four bolts holding the bracket and power steering res on to make more room to get around the mount. The whole job took about 20 minutes.

Let me help you...

Des. . .

TonyM · Apr 7th, 2008, 08:47

Thanks for this. I've just used it as a confidence booster to replace the mounting on my (non-T4) V40.

Brilliant and its solved all the suspension problems I thought I had !

Oct 27th, 2007, 17:25	#1
manoman48 Master Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 11:20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sc.unthorpe	GUIDE: Changing right hand engine mount on T4 This is probably simple for a few, but hopefully will help those who want to save some money and replace their right hand engine mount which is a common failure item on the S40 T4. First of all get your car on a level surface and support your engine using a jack along with a piece of wood. I put the jack just behind the oil filter and literally just took the weight of the engine, nothing more. Then, remove the four clips that hold on the plastic cover to the far right (looking from the back of the car). Just undo the centre screws and the cover should just pull off, if not then undo the screws a bit more. You will need an 18mm socket, and a 15mm socket with a long extension bar for your ratchet. There are only 4 bolts to remove, a centre bolt that goes through the mount on the bracket, and 3 more that bolt into the engine block. I removed the 3 bolts in the engine mount first although there is no reason why it shouldn't be done the other way round. One bolt was very tight but came out eventually. I then knocked the bolt going through the centre of the mount through towards the back of the engine bay. The A/C pipes are just out of the way but be careful not to pull on them. I had to jack the engine up another 2-3 inches to give enough clearance to remove the mount, but some manouvreing did the trick. Installing the new mount was in the style of Hayne's, "the reverse of removal". I did apply some grease on the side where it had been rubbing against the bracket. I just manouvred the mounting into place, lined up the holes to get the bolt through the centre and then loosely screwed all the bolts in place. I then released the weight from the jack and went round all four bolts tightening them up evenly. I did apply some copper grease to the bolt that was stiff, and getting that back in was a lot easier. I then went for a drive to get it up to temperature, and came back to re-check the bolts. They were all nice and tight. Inspecting the old mount showed up where it was failing. Hope that helps!!

Oct 27th, 2007, 19:21	#3
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	This is a job I have been putting off for ages. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

Oct 27th, 2007, 17:57	#2
spyda Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2009 23:53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield	Brilliant guide - thanks! Your experience (and documentation of it) has given me renewed confidence. I reckon I can do this once I have the part. Best not tell the g/f though as she'll never get in the car again! The old mount certainly does look past it. I'm guessing the ride feels a lot more solid now with no clunking too! You just need to crack on with the front mount and the rear gearbox mount now and provide equally excellent guides ;-p Thanks again, much apreciated.

Oct 27th, 2007, 19:31	#4
spyda Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2009 23:53 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheffield	Me too, but thanks to this guide it's now a job I can't wait to get done! However, there is no point in me doing so until I know what's causing my pulling to the left (documented elsewhere).

Oct 28th, 2007, 15:38	#5
Dandle Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 22:39 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ashford	Just going to add the pics off my phone. Sorry for the dodgy quality I forgot to take my camera with me. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Dandle/Mount2.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/Dandle/Mount1.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine4.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine3.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine2.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...le/Engine1.jpg I havent bothered resizing them hence the links rather than pics. You will see that I removed the four bolts holding the bracket and power steering res on to make more room to get around the mount. The whole job took about 20 minutes.

Apr 7th, 2008, 08:47	#7
TonyM VOC Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2023 09:56 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos.	Thanks for this. I've just used it as a confidence booster to replace the mounting on my (non-T4) V40. Brilliant and its solved all the suspension problems I thought I had !

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