Subframe bracket bolts are... missing

hanzbe420 · Post by **hanzbe420** » 31 Aug 2012, 10:52

Hi all i was looking under my car the other day and notice the piece in the picture had the 2 bolts missing from the frame, and sagging, and only the one bolt directly under the mount stayed in. So i actually had to take a bolt from the other side and put it in so now there is only 1 bolt on each side, as you can see in the pic!! But my question is what is the name of this plate? and whats the part numbers of the bolts and better yet is there any site online were i can just order 4 new bolts? Links would be appreciated. I check fcp and a couple other sites from the links on this site but couldn't find anything as i don't no the correct names, but when i search for bolt only, i don't see nothing. Please help don't want it to break on the highway or something with my kid in the car.

Post by **cn90** » 31 Aug 2012, 11:19

Park the car, don't drive it.

Remove a bolt and bring it to local hardware store to match it up.

Why don't you ask local Volvo dealer? For small parts like this, they are cheap at dealer.

Post by **jimmy57** » 31 Aug 2012, 11:20

What is it you need, the long bolt that goes through the subframe mounts or the shorter bolts that go into body to holde the subframe mount reinforcing plate?
The plate bolts are M10-1.5 x 30 mm and could be sourced from a local bolt supply.

Post by **cn90** » 31 Aug 2012, 11:32

From the picture, it looks like the long bolt is OK (bolt holding bracket ---> subframe ---> body).
The short bolt is the one he needs.

Post by **erikv11** » 31 Aug 2012, 11:48

Volvo calls the plate a "bracket" part # 1397492
part # on the long bolt (Sems screw) is 985111
For the 2 short bolts the schematics shows a flange screw (982818) and a washer (986503)

info is from volvopartswebstore.com, go to the engine mounting section

a lot of times the links for that site don't work but I'll try:
http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/showA ... ne%20mount

hanzbe420 · Post by **hanzbe420** » 31 Aug 2012, 14:37

yes its the 2 shorter bolts that connect the plate to the frame, the 1 bolt that the mount is right on top is fine. Yea i figured i would be able to go to home depot to get what i need. ty for the size and the part number's guys. You are the best! Ill take a drive to home depot first thing in the morning take one out and bring it in with the dimensions written here. buy 4 bolts go outside and pop em in

And just being curious what would of happen if i didn't notice it and all 3 bolts came of and the plate came off would the engine sag and only be on the other sides plate or is there more holding it lol.

hanzbe420 · Post by **hanzbe420** » 31 Aug 2012, 14:45

and jimmy u said its 1.5 x 30m . i no the bolt is 14 mm correct? is there a particular place i should go to get the bolt like a hardware store or home depot? i looked on sight its almost 20 bucks for 4 new bolts and washers, cause of the shipping lol. if i can get them locally i would prefer that as its cheaper and faster. but if i have to ill order online. but shipping will probably suck cause there so small and cheap.

Post by **jimmy57** » 31 Aug 2012, 14:59

Bolts are sized by the shank not the head size. Those are 10MM shank 1.5 mm thread pitch and 25-30 mm long. Ace hardware or Home depot may have them in the cabinets but a NAPA store is more likely to have them. I use a bolt supply company since they have far more selection.

Post by **j_cd** » 31 Aug 2012, 15:53

IPD sells those bolts for six bucks.

www.ipdusa.com/products/8858/120147-subframe-bushing-bolt

Oh wait, you mean the ones holding the rear brackets to the subframe, not the actual bushing bolt. Yeah, those might be different, I haven't checked.

Post by **rspi** » 31 Aug 2012, 18:19

Last time I went to the stealer for bolts like that for our S70 they told me that they could NO LONGER GET THEM. I was like. WTF? 10 Years+ they really don't care. So I found bolts from my 960 that fit the holes.

I have a few if you have trouble finding them. Just pay the shipping and you can have them. Back the pic up so we can make sure I know which plate that is. I think it's near the front tire.