89 245 noise underneath (vibrating) suspect trans mount

Post by **Volvo_240_Atari_2600** » 14 May 2009, 08:56

Hi,

Volvo 245 (1989)
Automatic Trans
Non Turbo
233 thousand miles
Florida USA

Hi,

Does anyone know the procedure to replace the transmission mount?
Mine just gave in two days ago and I ordered a new one from FCP GROTON and should have it in the next day or two.

There is a knock/thump sound under the car when I start and shut the engine. When I place the car in reverse, which is when it really starts to make more of the described sound.

Any photos would help as I searched and could not locate any write-ups on this topic.

Thank you in advance,
Eric

Post by **vegasjetskier** » 14 May 2009, 10:50

All I can find is this parts diagram. It looks like it would be a typical mount change: place a floor jack under the transmission and lift just enough to take the weight; take out the bolts/nuts and lower the crossmember; replace the bad mount; reverse the steps to reinstall.

Post by **JDS60R** » 14 May 2009, 12:30

They have different mounts for the stick and the auto. Its simple ,jack up the trans a touch and replace.

I always change the engine mounts and trans at the same time . Usually only one side is goind bad on the engine but I do both motor mounts and the trans together.

When the motor and trans move too much it slaps the exhaust up against the car- thats what you are hearing.

I put in all 3 mounts about every 150K miles

Post by **Volvo_240_Atari_2600** » 14 May 2009, 17:39

Gentlemen,
Thank you for the quick reply.
I agree on the motor mounts too. Had the car since 123 k and they have not been done...

I will to do the tranny first before I do damage, and within the next 30 days I'll do the motor mounts... I have a busy work schedule so, do whatever I can ehen I can and the motor, well, cant do it now.

Thank you.