Subframe inserts

[Volvo Ocean Race]

Hi last month I order some parts from IPD USA to solve
cracking, squeezing and some other noise on subframe
what is old problem on XC90 and similar engine supports.

Even Volvo add some improvements with plastic washers,
ring rubber insert ect...
I will also change E, F, G, H and of course new bolts. !!!

See photos. As soon I install I will give you my opinion and improvement
on driving and silence. I have double layer laminated windows and I dont
hear so much inside but people on traffic lights a laughing and this
is shame from Volvo.
Now I decide to solve this problem.

[Rooster]

You don't say what year your car is but the later cars come with white and blue subframe bushs and a fix is to swop them round to how they were fitted at factory to improve on noises and vibrations

Those rubber rings are also a volvo part, i have the number written down at work somewhere altho its not shown on vida

[aslan]

Originally Posted by Volvo Ocean Race

As soon I install I will give you my opinion and improvement
on driving and silence.

Please do report back your feedback as I will be looking forward to it. I also bought these IPD subframe bushings. Haven't got around to installing it yet on my 2.5T. There's very little review on these IPD bushings on the XC90.

I've installed it on my S80 before. It produced a little bit more vibration in the steering wheel for the benefit of a more precise steering.

I've read the on the XC90 the vibration is not an issue so that's why I thought of buying these mainly to see if it can improve the steering response.

[Volvo Ocean Race]

Sorry I supose in signature I explain my car.

XC90 2.5T AWD AUT. 06.06.2006

As I will change all this parts soon I will post feedback
as soon is possible.

Im tired of squeking and other shame noises...

No hard feelings but why we allways need to pay design
technical isuess of factory problems. Its not question of
the money but the top model of Volvo must be done better or?

Continue...

[Volvo Ocean Race]

Tuesday morning car is going to Volvo service first check everything and than also changing bushings, any engine supports, any rubber, tubes, including famous IPD USA blue inserts and I will inform you about difference in driving.

Hopefully I will solve awfull noise from front ends.

[bobdabuilda]

where are you taking it?

[Volvo Ocean Race]

CFS Volvo service Cardiff.

[bobdabuilda]

Never heard of them, where are they located? Its not the Ford/Volvo dealer on Penarth Rd is it?

[Volvo Ocean Race]

No its not Volvo/Ford Penarth.
My friend suggest me CFS service as he have Volvo for a years
and he guaranty for good reliable service and prices.
Volvo service Ford/Penarth didnt act in a professional way
from first moment with me and quotation are made in amateur way
and not Volvo regular timings/prices as I had many years...
Im direct on public with my post and I have Volvo for 8 years but to change
termostat + gasket they requested 275,78 GPB...is this need any comment?
Termostat cost is around 20-30 GBP and Gasket is 4-6 GBP. Work? No thanks
Im not mechanic Im electrical but this is for me robbery.

CFS is located CF10 4 LQ
Unit P2 South Point
Clos marion
South Glamorgan
Cardiff

+44 2920251251

P.s. they act highly professional, kind, check all my list and requests,
made appointment and comments on material and tomorrow is first check.

Continue.

[bobdabuilda]

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