2000 V70 XC is a poly upper mount really a good idea?

[dosbricks]

Okay, once I get it going straight, I'll try using an air impact tool. That should draw it in PDQ if I'm careful not to overdo it.

I got my last Lemforder all the way in with oak blocks and a bit of WD-40.

[dosbricks]

Yes Dos, that freezer trick has been recommended before, many people swear by it ... great minds think alike!

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... hp?t=43089
etc.

About 55 years ago, I watched my dad easily drive in bearing races with a brass drift by freezing the race and warming the hubs in the oven. A job otherwise impossible without a press. He learned lot of self-reliance in the Great Depression.

[cn90]

My other thought for next time is: using a wire brush on a drill, I will clean the inside of the bore and hopefully remove a bit of the metal. This way the new bushing can slide in a bit easier.
The tolerance is simply too tight for nothing.

[erikv11]

My press tool is made from a long bolt and a couple old rear shock mounts, they have good diameters for this job.

[tryingbe]

I installed the bushing using my bench vise and a bit grinding on the bushing's shell so I can start it easier.

[shiloh51933]

They wear out quickly. I think at 60k you were very fortunate, on my cars the OEM mount lasts more like 40k. Maybe because I don't drive so many miles per year.

I know from experience that the upper torque mount won't last long even if it's a Volvo factory mount if you don't replace all the other motor mounts. The upper torque mount needs the assistance of all the other mounts or it will wear out quickly doing the job of absorbing the shock and vibrations on it's own. I always go factory unless poly is needed for a performance, if you have have a modified V70 or S70 that would benefit from the polyurethane motor mounts then by all means go ahead. I have a 1999 5thgen Prelude Base model with a factory 5speed, I've done some minor modifications to suspension including polyurethane sway bar bracket bushings front/rear and in my opinion I can notice a slight difference around on/off ramps. This generation Honda Prelude is known for it's superior handling in it's class and actually won an award for it's handling in it's class. I have front/rear upper strut tower braces and I'm getting front/rear lower tie braces w/polyurethane bushings. The V70 and S70 have great handling ability from the factory, with the right suspension modifications you can imagine the possibilities.

[mecheng]

I agree the non poly mounts are a royal pain to install. I tried the freezer trick, it didn't help much. The 3/8" bolt I used in the press I made stripped. I had to use a m12 bolt and lots of oil. Next time I will sand the od with rough then smooth sandpaper. Way too tight of fit. 2nd car I installed poly so I don't have to deal with hassle, yes more vibration but I dread doing the install again so it stays