XC90 2.5t vibration when accelerating - should I buy?

emptybe · Nov 9th, 2019, 10:26

I've been looking for a relatively cheap 2.5t and one has come up near me that's very reasonable (£2k with 120k on the clock). I did a test drive and when you plant your foot there was a small but noticeable vibration. It happens at any speed but only when you accelerate. You mostly feel it through the accelerator pedal and a bit of noise. The seller said 'it's always done that' but had no issues but I don't want to inherit a big bill.

Does anyone have ideas as to what it could be, if I could carry on with it for a while or what it could cost to sort?

thanks

binty · Nov 9th, 2019, 10:48

Could be the engine mountings.
The top and bottom stabilisers wear but are easy and cheap to replace.
Top one is easy to see as it is on the top of the engine, have a look at it, is the big rubber bush split? (You will need to lift the engine cover off)
If it is also replace the bottom one it will probably be equally worn.
There are also two vacuum mounts and another mount that take the weight of the engine but on mine it was the stabiliser mountings and replacing them cured it.
About £100 for both I recall.

Tannaton · Nov 9th, 2019, 11:02

With 2.5t's the big problem with them is finding a reasonable one in the first place.... and it sounds like you have... I've just had a quick look on e-bay and there is only one UK car on there right now and that looks a bit of a project (but an honest one from what you can see).

Vibration could be a number of things, engine mounts, driveshafts etc. it might be that you take the view that it is "commensurate with the age and mileage".

emptybe · Nov 12th, 2019, 19:27

Thanks for the replies. I've bitten the bullet so let's see how it goes. You can look forward to plenty of other XC90 questions.

Nov 9th, 2019, 10:26	#1
emptybe New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 09:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London	XC90 2.5t vibration when accelerating - should I buy? I've been looking for a relatively cheap 2.5t and one has come up near me that's very reasonable (£2k with 120k on the clock). I did a test drive and when you plant your foot there was a small but noticeable vibration. It happens at any speed but only when you accelerate. You mostly feel it through the accelerator pedal and a bit of noise. The seller said 'it's always done that' but had no issues but I don't want to inherit a big bill. Does anyone have ideas as to what it could be, if I could carry on with it for a while or what it could cost to sort? thanks

Nov 9th, 2019, 10:48	#2
binty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 16:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: S****HORPE	Engine mounts? Could be the engine mountings. The top and bottom stabilisers wear but are easy and cheap to replace. Top one is easy to see as it is on the top of the engine, have a look at it, is the big rubber bush split? (You will need to lift the engine cover off) If it is also replace the bottom one it will probably be equally worn. There are also two vacuum mounts and another mount that take the weight of the engine but on mine it was the stabiliser mountings and replacing them cured it. About £100 for both I recall. __________________ Binty XC90 D5 SE Auto (Black) Mazda MX5 Sport Tec (Black) Mercedes SLK 250d 9G auto AMG line (Black) Previous Volvos C30 Rdesign 2.0D (black), C30 Rdesign 1.6D (black), S60 T5 (black)

Nov 9th, 2019, 11:02	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 20:55 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	With 2.5t's the big problem with them is finding a reasonable one in the first place.... and it sounds like you have... I've just had a quick look on e-bay and there is only one UK car on there right now and that looks a bit of a project (but an honest one from what you can see). Vibration could be a number of things, engine mounts, driveshafts etc. it might be that you take the view that it is "commensurate with the age and mileage". __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Nov 9th, 2019 at 11:07.

Nov 12th, 2019, 19:27	#4
emptybe New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 09:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London	Thanks for the replies. I've bitten the bullet so let's see how it goes. You can look forward to plenty of other XC90 questions.

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