Engine mount replacement

[volvo again]

About to change the engine mounts on my '99 V70, any tips or ideas welcomed...

Seems an easy job, remove bolts, lift engine, remove mounts and replace in reverse order, so the book of Haynes says...but I'm convinced the people at Haynes have never worked on a 23 yr old car....

[richmac]

Hi,

If you mean the front right mount, it's really straight forward. The following FCP video shows it nicely even though it's on an 850. Have a look at Robert DIY's as well.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...6FORM%3DHDRSC3

Tips:

1 Spray the bolts the day before.
2 Spread the load on the sump as much as possible with a wooden plank/block.
3. The old mount will come out really easily. Getting the new one in takes a bit of jiggling just to line up the lugs. Front lug first works well. The replacement mount might look subtly different but will fit as long as the part number matches.
4. Use a Volvo mount or you'll be doing it again soon.
5. Think about doing the torque rod at the same time and look at your upper mount as well as the 3 of them work together.

Best of luck,

Rich.

[JohnM 855 T5R]

Changing all the mounts is very simple - just takes time and the bolts on the rear mount are a little fiddly to get to - 1 flat at a time with the spanners. As above, soak well in penetrating oil for a couple of days beforehand - do it a few times. Use top quality spanners / sockets as even with soaking in penetrating oil, they will be very tight to shift and the last thing you'll want is rounding the bolts.

Change all the mounts, including the torque rod to the gearbox and the top mounts on the engine and bulkhead. Note that the plate attached to the engine containing the top mount can become stretched causing the new mount to be a loose fit. If this is the case, you'll need a replacement plate - easy enough to change it - I did mine in 20 mins.

The main mounts at the bottom front and rear of the engine look similar but aren't - they are subtly different. Make sure you install them correctly otherwise the engine will sit at the wrong angle.
Genuine Volvo mounts are good but the ones obtainable from PFV are very good quality. I've used them and they last well.

Regards
John

[volvo again]

Thanks for the tips guys.

Have ordered all the bottom mounts, including the torque rod/gearbox mount, from PFS, the top one looks ok, doesn't seem to be any movement but will do it at the same time.

PFS quite reasonable on price too, and cheaper if you use their ebay shop

[volvo again]

Rear one is a pita ain't it? Who put the anti roll bar in the way... lol

[JohnM 855 T5R]

Originally Posted by volvo again

More help please...
Front mount changed fairly easy but rear is fighting back, is it necessary to remove the anti roll bar? Can get to bolt but at an angle & don't want to risk rounding it off.
Universal joint on socket helps but still not enough purchase to remove...
Removing roll bar seems quite involved.
Thanks

No, you don't need to remove the anti roll bar. Keep on spraying over and over with penetrating oil (not regular WD40). I use WD40 penetrant oil.

If you can, apply a little heat with a butane torch. That helps a great deal

If my memory serves me well, its a 19mm (or was it 17mm). Mine came off using a socket and ring spanner with much fiddling and cursing and perseverance along with 3 days of soaking, heat. To prevent rounding, I purchased a six point spanner and socket (as opposed to the usual 12 point). These will not slip or round off the bolt and give a very positive grip.

Regards
John