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Nov 2nd, 2019, 12:53 | #1 |
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engine mounts, is there an easy way to check...
Hi all,
My V70 has always felt a bit rough under power, and now I've repaired the clonking suspension, I can occasionally hear a slight 'clunk' on moving off and stopping that doesn't feel as if it's on the drive train. Have been wondering if I have a failed/tired mount or mounts and want to know if there is an easy way to tell. As the pneumatic mounts are pricey, I don't want to guess and be wrong. I have the motorboating sound with the oil filler off, but it doesn't clear when I block the pipes from the pump thingy. I don't have a mityvac to test vacuum and looking at the prices am unlikely to get one for a one off test. The car runs well, possibly a little down on power at low rpm, and has no codes relating to the engine (AQS and alarm only) Cheers for any advice. |
Nov 2nd, 2019, 13:16 | #2 | |
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You can also test your whole vacuum system along with many other uses. For vacuum components, there's really no alternative to a vacuum tester other than guesswork.
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Nov 2nd, 2019, 13:28 | #3 |
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Ok, you talked me into it! I can cope with 12 quid that I just paid!
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Nov 2nd, 2019, 13:34 | #4 |
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Wise move.
There's engine mount and vacuum testing videos on my YouTube channel. You'll also notice that I only use a cheap tester too and it's been excellent.
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Took me a while - the first vacuum gauge I bought got lost in the post....
Anyway, just checked. Front mount is completely cream crackered, doesn't build vacuum. Rear mount, only tested from the pipe at the tee-piece, builds vacuum but leaks it away. Assuming nothing too drastic at the MOT on Tuesday, I'll order new mounts. Cheers guys. |
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There's no need to overspend to maintain quality.
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Dec 7th, 2019, 15:56 | #7 |
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Thanks Chesh - is there anything you haven't done on these cars? :-)
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I've never fancied that.
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