Is the bushing actually supposed to be bonded to the housing? I ask because I've replaced the top engine mount twice, once with an aftermarket and once with an OE Hutchinson mount, and both times there was at least a small amount of play of the bushing within the housing, but not nearly as much as it's showing now.
I also know there are two designs for this mount; one with a circular bushing and one with a square bushing. The circular was used on 1999-2004 models and the square was used from 2005-onward. The square bushing has flanges that protrude onto the surface of the mount, which I assumed was what was supposed to keep it in line, but also allow it to move.
1999-2004 Style:
2005-onward Style:
The original when I bought the car was circular, which makes sense since it's a 2001 model, but both of the replacements I've installed have been the square type. I had interpreted the bold text in this note on IPD's site to mean that I could use either style mount in my 2001 model (if the dealer could use it as a replacement, so could I...):
But now I'm wondering if that's not the case, especially if the dealer made other modifications than just swapping out the mount (e.g. modifications to the torque arm or mounting nut/bolt). In fact, I now see that if I were to go strictly by Volvo's parts site, the specified mount for my chassis and factory code would be the circular type:Most 2005 and later 5 cylinder models use a square style upper engine mount. If you have the square style mount, you can replace it with either style. Please note that some 1999-2004 models have the square mount installed by dealerships as a replacement.
- Two Types
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I'm wondering if I wouldn't have better luck with the circular type. Or if there are additional modifications I could make that would make the square type work better.
