Engine mount wear.

blues60 · Dec 10th, 2005, 09:03

Is engine mount wear common on the S60? The only reason I ask is that my car (on 62K) is a bit jerky when it you lift off the accelerator and also when you take up the drive again. It's an auto box but the symptoms seem similar to those I had in another car which had a broken top mount. It feels as if the engine has to take up "slack" when you accelerate before the power actually comes in. It's not so bad when the car has some momentum but if I approach a roundabout and slow right down to a crawl and then accelerate away it takes up the drive quite violently.

Symes · Dec 12th, 2005, 11:11

I had an S60 previously (changed at 120Kish) and it had a new top engine restraint at about the 80K as part of a regular service. I hadn't noticed any major problems before its replacement though.

John_C · Dec 12th, 2005, 13:46

Yes it is very common, and it will cause the symptoms you describe. If you search for posts you will find lots about it. I made a post back in October (ish) with some pictures showing what to check in case you are unsure although it sounds from your post like you already know what you are talking about.

Nordic do an OEM replacement which I've had fitted and it has made a huge difference. Others say replace it with a plastic bush instead of rubber but I've heard that can transmit more noise and vibration so I went with the normal one.

J.

simmo · Dec 12th, 2005, 22:55

Yes mine was replaced on my 2001 S60 at around 45K, the new bush from Volvo has been modified and is now square, not round like the original. You can buy them from Volvo and they are quite easy to change yourself.

blues60 · Dec 13th, 2005, 01:13

Thanks chaps. Yes, I checked the top mount on mine today compared to a V70 at work and the rubber in mine has split right across. I bought a new one for £42 from Volvo which is the uprated one with the metal centre. I am having it fitted Friday as I can't be bothered to get cold and dirty myself!!

blues60 · Dec 13th, 2005, 18:05

I got bored this morning so decided to fit the new mount myself. It was pretty easy once I had got the plastic cam cover off. I lost 2 torx bits doing that and they are rolling about in the drip tray now!! The new mount has made a noticable difference and the pick up on acceleration is far smoother as well as when you lift off. I would advise all S60 owners to check theirs have been replaced with the uprated ones during service, which should be done apparently.

smargus · Nov 30th, 2006, 15:00

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Originally Posted by blues60

I got bored this morning so decided to fit the new mount myself. It was pretty easy once I had got the plastic cam cover off. I lost 2 torx bits doing that and they are rolling about in the drip tray now!! The new mount has made a noticable difference and the pick up on acceleration is far smoother as well as when you lift off. I would advise all S60 owners to check theirs have been replaced with the uprated ones during service, which should be done apparently.

Hi!
I'm new to Volvos and to this forum, but as I was reading your post, I started to think of my V70 T5 MY00 behaviour. Your car symptoms are quite alike to what I'm feeling when slowing down or spooling up. My question is, if it's something that also V70 owners should be aware of and check?
I live in Estonia, in Tallinn, and to be honest, our road conditions here are "somewhat" poorer than you guys have.

mr.brown · Nov 30th, 2006, 16:22

I have an 02 V70 2.4T and have had the same symptoms for a while. At the service on 24/11 I was told that the top engine mount was "broken" (actually the rubber is split) so today I bought a new one from Volvo - which is still £42 I'm pleased to say.

Can anyone tell me if this mount is under load when static, i.e. will I need to jack the front or rear of the engine up to place it under tension?

TIA.

BobS · Nov 30th, 2006, 17:21

Hi,

Just changed mine last month (V70 2002). It was changed with no problems. There is no load on the joint just unbolt the old and bolt the new one back on.

Bob

mr.brown · Dec 1st, 2006, 09:42

Cheers! Will give that a go later today - when it stops raining.

Dec 10th, 2005, 09:03	#1
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	Engine mount wear. Is engine mount wear common on the S60? The only reason I ask is that my car (on 62K) is a bit jerky when it you lift off the accelerator and also when you take up the drive again. It's an auto box but the symptoms seem similar to those I had in another car which had a broken top mount. It feels as if the engine has to take up "slack" when you accelerate before the power actually comes in. It's not so bad when the car has some momentum but if I approach a roundabout and slow right down to a crawl and then accelerate away it takes up the drive quite violently. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Dec 12th, 2005, 11:11	#2
Symes Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 03:33 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Andover, Hants	RE: Engine mount wear. I had an S60 previously (changed at 120Kish) and it had a new top engine restraint at about the 80K as part of a regular service. I hadn't noticed any major problems before its replacement though.

Dec 12th, 2005, 13:46	#3
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	RE: Engine mount wear. Yes it is very common, and it will cause the symptoms you describe. If you search for posts you will find lots about it. I made a post back in October (ish) with some pictures showing what to check in case you are unsure although it sounds from your post like you already know what you are talking about. Nordic do an OEM replacement which I've had fitted and it has made a huge difference. Others say replace it with a plastic bush instead of rubber but I've heard that can transmit more noise and vibration so I went with the normal one. J.

Dec 12th, 2005, 22:55	#4
simmo Member Last Online: May 8th, 2013 21:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portsmouth	RE: Engine mount wear. Yes mine was replaced on my 2001 S60 at around 45K, the new bush from Volvo has been modified and is now square, not round like the original. You can buy them from Volvo and they are quite easy to change yourself.

Dec 13th, 2005, 01:13	#5
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	RE: Engine mount wear. Thanks chaps. Yes, I checked the top mount on mine today compared to a V70 at work and the rubber in mine has split right across. I bought a new one for £42 from Volvo which is the uprated one with the metal centre. I am having it fitted Friday as I can't be bothered to get cold and dirty myself!! __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Dec 13th, 2005, 18:05	#6
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	RE: Engine mount wear. I got bored this morning so decided to fit the new mount myself. It was pretty easy once I had got the plastic cam cover off. I lost 2 torx bits doing that and they are rolling about in the drip tray now!! The new mount has made a noticable difference and the pick up on acceleration is far smoother as well as when you lift off. I would advise all S60 owners to check theirs have been replaced with the uprated ones during service, which should be done apparently. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Nov 30th, 2006, 16:22	#8
mr.brown New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2007 11:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esher	I have an 02 V70 2.4T and have had the same symptoms for a while. At the service on 24/11 I was told that the top engine mount was "broken" (actually the rubber is split) so today I bought a new one from Volvo - which is still £42 I'm pleased to say. Can anyone tell me if this mount is under load when static, i.e. will I need to jack the front or rear of the engine up to place it under tension? TIA.

Nov 30th, 2006, 17:21	#9
BobS Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2023 19:30 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Warwickshire	Hi, Just changed mine last month (V70 2002). It was changed with no problems. There is no load on the joint just unbolt the old and bolt the new one back on. Bob

Dec 1st, 2006, 09:42	#10
mr.brown New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2007 11:35 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Esher	Cheers! Will give that a go later today - when it stops raining.

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