Suspension: - Testing New Engine Mount Vacuum

anyiddo · Jan 30th, 2018, 21:00

Hi everyone,
I have done vacuum tests on my system (D5 Euro 4.) and found rear mount leaking like a sieve. As a result purchased a new mount of ebay.

Shiny new mount has arrived so before installation have tested it and it holds a rock steady 280mmHg (about 11"HG) anything above that you can hear it venting / letting in air internally.

Is this normal? When testing system on car vacuum pump pulls gauge to near 30"Hg so will it just leak or once installed does the weight of the engine help with the seal.

Any expereince anyone?

cheshired5 · Jan 30th, 2018, 23:30

When I test them prior to fitting, they all comfortably hold over 15 in/hg.
What brand have you bought?

spudd · Jan 31st, 2018, 07:46

If you bought Birth they don't work.

anyiddo · Feb 1st, 2018, 21:45

Found the problem, it was a non hyro bearing version ( ie not vacuum) although the OEM numbers all match - I suppose that means its the correct shape.
Had no idea even made them.
As a result upgrading to a Lemforder as seem a better brand. Hopefully problem solved.

cheshired5 · Feb 1st, 2018, 23:57

Corteco and Meyle are the same as genuine Volvo.
They've just got "Volvo" scrubbed off.

Floodys · Feb 17th, 2018, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Corteco and Meyle are the same as genuine Volvo.
They've just got "Volvo" scrubbed off.

That's a very interesting thing that I have recently found out and maybe should be pinned somewhere for other people who have to do their mounts? Would save us newbies buying the crap to start with. 👍

Jan 30th, 2018, 21:00	#1
anyiddo New Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2018 19:49 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitehaven	Testing New Engine Mount Vacuum Hi everyone, I have done vacuum tests on my system (D5 Euro 4.) and found rear mount leaking like a sieve. As a result purchased a new mount of ebay. Shiny new mount has arrived so before installation have tested it and it holds a rock steady 280mmHg (about 11"HG) anything above that you can hear it venting / letting in air internally. Is this normal? When testing system on car vacuum pump pulls gauge to near 30"Hg so will it just leak or once installed does the weight of the engine help with the seal. Any expereince anyone?

Jan 30th, 2018, 23:30	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	When I test them prior to fitting, they all comfortably hold over 15 in/hg. What brand have you bought? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jan 31st, 2018, 07:46	#3
spudd Master Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 18:51 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE	If you bought Birth they don't work. __________________ XC 90 SE LUX 2014.

Feb 1st, 2018, 21:45	#4
anyiddo New Member Last Online: Oct 2nd, 2018 19:49 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Whitehaven	Wrong Part! Found the problem, it was a non hyro bearing version ( ie not vacuum) although the OEM numbers all match - I suppose that means its the correct shape. Had no idea even made them. As a result upgrading to a Lemforder as seem a better brand. Hopefully problem solved.

Feb 1st, 2018, 23:57	#5
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Corteco and Meyle are the same as genuine Volvo. They've just got "Volvo" scrubbed off. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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