S80 popping noise in front left

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » 29 Nov 2005, 09:46

Dealer told me my sub frame bolts and orings need to be replaced. They said this was what was causing my popping creeching noise in the front left. They will have it done tommorow, I hope this does fix it. This is an FYI for all of you that have replaced everything on the front, struts, plates, bushings, etc. and still have a noise!!

Chapstick · Post by **Chapstick** » 29 Nov 2005, 16:09

Sorry, I forgot about those rubber bushings (go between the engine cradle and the chassis). Those are a real bear to swap out--they will have to lower the cradle (engine and transmission support) and wedge those suckers in. I hope that does do it, Mikey!

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » 29 Nov 2005, 18:44

Chapstick wrote:Sorry, I forgot about those rubber bushings (go between the engine cradle and the chassis). Those are a real bear to swap out--they will have to lower the cradle (engine and transmission support) and wedge those suckers in. I hope that does do it, Mikey!

Just to clarify. They are not really replacing anything, yet they are a special kind of oring made by Volvo just for this kind of problem. They said you couldn't buy these anywhere else because it was just created to cure the subframe noises.

Chapstick · Post by **Chapstick** » 30 Nov 2005, 07:32

Design flaw??? That's their fix for the noise? Sorta like adding inserts to your shoes to make you taller. It's no wonder Volvo is catching hell on the S80s. And why you'll never see anything beyond a 5-cylinder in one. Make sure you blast the SM for this "proprietary" fix that is costing you $/time/peace of mind. Just my .02.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » 30 Nov 2005, 14:01

Chapstick wrote:Design flaw??? That's their fix for the noise? Sorta like adding inserts to your shoes to make you taller. It's no wonder Volvo is catching hell on the S80s. And why you'll never see anything beyond a 5-cylinder in one. Make sure you blast the SM for this "proprietary" fix that is costing you $/time/peace of mind. Just my .02.

I just got my car back and low and behold that is exactly what they put on the back two subframe bushings was a 3/8" thing oring right on top of the bushings. Guess how much for 2 orings and 2 bolts?? $358 !!!!!!

But the noise is completly gone!

gunner · Post by **gunner** » 08 Feb 2010, 10:10

Could you help me with part #'s ....I have this problem ..... Thanks

Post by **dcarlson12** » 08 Feb 2010, 15:49

Attached are a couple files. One gives part numbers. The other gives procedure.

Post by **OEMVolvoParts** » 09 Feb 2010, 09:14

Part number 8638585 is for the O-ring. You need two for the subframe.