Lower Engine Torque Rod Discontinued, Recommendations?

BigRed · Post by **BigRed** » 27 Oct 2015, 10:06

I need to replace the lower engine torque rod on my '98 V70R. It's the mount from sub-frame, to transmission. Looking around it is part number 9470836 which is discontinued. FCP has an aftermarket unit from Rein, but I haven't read anything good about them. I did find a Corteco one on PartsGeek, and a Hutchinson on eEuroparts. There is conflicting information as to fitment on FWD vs AWD vehicles.

Can anyone confirm fitment and make a recommendation to manufacturer?

Thank you.

Post by **cn90** » 27 Oct 2015, 11:41

PN 9470836 fits both FWD and AWD V70.
http://www.volvopartswarehouse.com/p/Vo ... 70836.html

I am not a fan of Pro Part Sweden (Chinese stuff anyway), however, if you go to ebay and search, you will see PPS torque rod mount for $33 and it is all polyurethane. So, it seems like a good part.

Otherwise, search for Hutchinson brand.

Post by **Big Will** » 27 Oct 2015, 11:59

Have they changed the mount recently? The back of the mount (the bracket with the smaller bushing) has a slightly different orientation of the bolt holes on the AWD version. You can machine it a bit to make the FWD version fit though or use the bracket from your old AWD mount and install a new poly bushing.

BigRed · Post by **BigRed** » 27 Oct 2015, 17:38

Big Will wrote:...use the bracket from your old AWD mount and install a new poly bushing.

Do you know where I could purchase a poly bushing that would fit in the smaller section? IPd has one for the larger section, though it doesn't show as compatible with the AWD vehicles. Though I doubt the actual bushings are a different size.

BigRed · Post by **BigRed** » 27 Oct 2015, 18:29

Found one!

http://www.eurosporttuning.com/autopart ... art=Mounts

Post by **Big Will** » 31 Oct 2015, 07:43

Sorry, just seeing this now. Glad you found it.

Post by **j-dawg** » 31 Oct 2015, 09:05

It's easy enough to replace that it might be worth trying the cheapie.