Upper motor mount question

Post by **redbrick** » 22 Oct 2007, 04:27

What is the best replacement for my stock upper mount on my 99 V70- GLT?
I have read lot's of comments about people putting the IPD unit and later removing it due to vibration and engine roughness.
Is stock the best replacement?

Post by **sseir39** » 22 Oct 2007, 05:49

There will be more vibration transferred but to me it is not annoying. The poly bushings last longer. fcpgroton also has them available.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 22 Oct 2007, 06:44

I agree that vibrations are tolerable. You'll only feel them at idle. However, make sure your other engine mounts are in good shape. If they are worn too, that's when you'll really feel the vibrations when you put the poly mount in.

Post by **JRL** » 22 Oct 2007, 10:31

Bear in mind that when you go with a poly upper bushing, not only will you have more vibration at idle (some cars more than others, luck of the draw) but...all the other mounts then take the brunt of the torque and wear out quicker (this is true)

Post by **redbrick** » 22 Oct 2007, 13:52

Since I have zero interest in changing all of my mounts at this moment it sounds like I'll be better off going with stock.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 22 Oct 2007, 14:06

If you go with stock, you'll need a way to push the mount into the metal ring. There is a good write-up on this in the repair database, so make sure and check it out.

TheSwede · Post by **TheSwede** » 23 Oct 2007, 13:19

I thought I was pretty handy until I tried to install a stock upper torque bushing yesterday. I made a press kind of like what is detailed in the tutorial. I destroyed the bushing in every way possible trying to press it in. I placed an order with FCP for a 3 piece poly. I'll deal with a little vibration. That thing is a pain!

flynscot · Post by **flynscot** » 24 Oct 2007, 13:12

Stock mount/link is indeed a PITA. The FCP/eeuropart urathene replacements are relatively quick and easy to install, although on my S70, they aren't very long-lived. I got about 15k out of my first one. IPD is reported to be better.

Post by **redbrick** » 24 Oct 2007, 16:29

MadeInJapan wrote:If you go with stock, There is a good write-up on this in the repair database,.

There seems to be some dissent about this rightup. How do they do this at a dealership?

dasapir · Post by **dasapir** » 24 Oct 2007, 16:36

I used the stock mount and this is how I did it. Inserting upper engine torque bushing: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/p ... &view=next
Avariation on a theme. Using the Jorgensen clamps made it relatively easy.
I must confess that taking out/cutting out the old mount was far more
difficult than putting in the new mount.[/url]