New engine mount makes all the difference

Welton · Dec 15th, 2011, 09:06

Just had my lower torque mount changed for the 'new/revised' one and it's made a big difference!

Notably the gear change is better and coming on/off the throttle is more precise in fact the whole thing feels kinda new and tight.

I used to get a mechanical 'thunk' during low-speed gear changes and that has gone now. Grabbing hold of the middle bit of the old mount it was really easy to bend it back just with my fingers so it's way too soft even though it wasn't actually split or anything.

Well worth the £25.00-ish for the mount, got my mechanic to fit it - he said it didn't take long, had to take the undertray off for access.

andybsl55 · May 2nd, 2012, 22:57

Can anyone point me in the direct of this particular part?

A search of PFV & eBay have been fruitless...

Welton · May 3rd, 2012, 07:01

I got it from FRF Volvo through 'Rufe' on this site.........

Torque Arm, Lower: [31277241 (replaces 30680339)]
Retail Price £46.80 / Our Price £40.25

It was £40.00 not 25.00!

craigblues · May 3rd, 2012, 22:00

Did it really make that much difference.. :-S

andybsl55 · Aug 1st, 2012, 22:52

I'm considering this -

http://www.elevatecars.com/volvo/s40...e-torque-mount

Anyone tried them...?

Welton · Aug 2nd, 2012, 08:19

Anything will be better than the crappy standard mount. The Focus ST lads have been fitting poly-bush uprated mounts but complain of vibrations through the car.

The Elevate one reads as though they have addressed the vibration issue so should be ok.

There's also a gearbox mount I believe - I'm sure T5 monkey on here has done the gearbox one?

The uprated Volvo one I fitted is the same as fitted to the Focus RS, it was definitely more solid.

Electronix12 · Aug 3rd, 2012, 11:39

I get that low speed clunk too.

Will get my engine mounts done!

craigblues · Aug 3rd, 2012, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Concorde Rules

I get that low speed clunk too.

Will get my engine mounts done!

I get a low speed clunk too, its always when I first set off in the car after its been parked. I've always wondered what it is....

andybsl55 · Aug 3rd, 2012, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigblues

I get a low speed clunk too, its always when I first set off in the car after its been parked. I've always wondered what it is....

That'll be the ABS self test I'd bet...

x DTR x · Aug 4th, 2012, 20:34

Hi all
Just been reading this thread and seeing people talking about this low speed clonking noise as i too have this, especially when i first drive the car and am slowing down at the end of the road when i first use the brakes. Andybsl55 has mentioned ABS self test but i am sure i hear it a few times but not so much when car is warm! I have read that this can be tested by taking out the ABS fuse and driving carefully and slowly and applying the brakes to see if noise disappears? Suppose it might help to see if it is the torque mount or the ABS making a noise?

Dec 15th, 2011, 09:06	#1
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	New engine mount makes all the difference Just had my lower torque mount changed for the 'new/revised' one and it's made a big difference! Notably the gear change is better and coming on/off the throttle is more precise in fact the whole thing feels kinda new and tight. I used to get a mechanical 'thunk' during low-speed gear changes and that has gone now. Grabbing hold of the middle bit of the old mount it was really easy to bend it back just with my fingers so it's way too soft even though it wasn't actually split or anything. Well worth the £25.00-ish for the mount, got my mechanic to fit it - he said it didn't take long, had to take the undertray off for access. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

May 2nd, 2012, 22:57	#2
andybsl55 Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2021 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster	Can anyone point me in the direct of this particular part? A search of PFV & eBay have been fruitless... __________________ S40 Sport - 17" MOMO Alloys, ST Intercooler, DPF Delete & Remap, De badged

May 3rd, 2012, 07:01	#3
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I got it from FRF Volvo through 'Rufe' on this site......... Torque Arm, Lower: [31277241 (replaces 30680339)] Retail Price £46.80 / Our Price £40.25 It was £40.00 not 25.00! __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Aug 1st, 2012, 22:52	#5
andybsl55 Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2021 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Doncaster	I'm considering this - http://www.elevatecars.com/volvo/s40...e-torque-mount Anyone tried them...? __________________ S40 Sport - 17" MOMO Alloys, ST Intercooler, DPF Delete & Remap, De badged

Aug 2nd, 2012, 08:19	#6
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Anything will be better than the crappy standard mount. The Focus ST lads have been fitting poly-bush uprated mounts but complain of vibrations through the car. The Elevate one reads as though they have addressed the vibration issue so should be ok. There's also a gearbox mount I believe - I'm sure T5 monkey on here has done the gearbox one? The uprated Volvo one I fitted is the same as fitted to the Focus RS, it was definitely more solid. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

May 3rd, 2012, 22:00	#4
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	Did it really make that much difference.. :-S

Aug 3rd, 2012, 11:39	#7
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	I get that low speed clunk too. Will get my engine mounts done!

Aug 4th, 2012, 20:34	#10
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Hi all Just been reading this thread and seeing people talking about this low speed clonking noise as i too have this, especially when i first drive the car and am slowing down at the end of the road when i first use the brakes. Andybsl55 has mentioned ABS self test but i am sure i hear it a few times but not so much when car is warm! I have read that this can be tested by taking out the ABS fuse and driving carefully and slowly and applying the brakes to see if noise disappears? Suppose it might help to see if it is the torque mount or the ABS making a noise? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

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