New engine mount makes all the difference

[iainmd]

Originally Posted by scoobysn7x

Nope I got this one for my T5

http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/product-N...peed_15758.jsp

As a lot of people on the ST owners site recommended it, in fact a more than a few had issues with the vibratech on and a few changed from the vibratech to the pumaspeed one, it will 100% fit the T5, and I'm 90% sure all the gearbox mounts are the same on the S40's but not 100%

Is it a single mount that needs replaced or are there two?

[Nick Warwick]

Can this be done on the 2008 V50 D5?

[850Chris]

Originally Posted by 850Chris

I have a vibra-technics one fitted which gives A LOT of vibration under 2000rpm (sometimes feels like car is misfiring!!). However, I put up with it as the engine noise inside the cabin is SOOOOOO much nicer than on the standard mount. You get a proper deep 5 cylinder warble compared to the rather muted engine note on the standard mount. Also, when revs get past 2000rpm things smooth out again.

What kind of engine noise do you get in the cabin from the Pumaspeed mount? If noise is enhanced compared to standard but vibration minimal, then I'd be tempted to change out the vibra-technics for a Pumaspeed.

Well I've succumbed to the temptation of less vibration and bought myself a Pumaspeed mount. Arrived in the post today and I'll be fitting tomorrow evening so will post up a comparison against the vibra-technics in next couple of days. My hope is that the Pumaspeed mount will still offer an enhanced engine noise compared to the standard (not that this is the reason for fitting these mounts)

[850Chris]

Originally Posted by iainmd

Is it a single mount that needs replaced or are there two?

It's a single mount and it's a 10 minute job to swap them around (so long as you have wheel ramps). I know of a vibra-technics one going cheap if you fancy turning your car into a cement mixer!

[kane]

How do you find the difference - a worth while upgrade? Do you mind linking to which model you bought so others could also purchase the same.

Thank you.

[iainmd]

Originally Posted by 850Chris

It's a single mount and it's a 10 minute job to swap them around (so long as you have wheel ramps). I know of a vibra-technics one going cheap if you fancy turning your car into a cement mixer!

Does the engine require supporting (by a jack etc) whilst swapping these mounts? Also, does anyone know what the mounting bolts should be torqued to?

Feel free to post a how-to guide ;-)

[SonyVaio]

Here is the torque figures:

[scoobysn7x]

Originally Posted by kane

How do you find the difference - a worth while upgrade? Do you mind linking to which model you bought so others could also purchase the same.

Thank you.

I found it a very worth while mod and a cheap mod, I have to confess I didn't do a DIY, as I was getting a clutch and DMF fitted so they did it free of charge. It makes the gear change much nicer feels more precise, and it eliminated a lot of the tramping that you get with a T5 (not sure how much you get this with other models) but I was over the moon with mine.....

[iainmd]

Good feedback. I've taken the plunge and ordered one as well in the hope that the front end becomes a little more civilised. We'll see how it goes.

[Nick Warwick]

Same for the V50 D5 guys?