Powerflex Engine Mount (Top)

[JamesT5]

Hi

Just a couple of questions on a Powerflex Upper Engine Mount.....

The mount I'm referring to is the one that is right on top of the engine as indicated by the black and yellow arrows in the attatched image.

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1) How easy is it for a mechanically inept person such as myself to fit the powerflex engine bush

2) Do I need any special tools

3) Is there anything I need to be careful of in particular.

Many thanks.

Regards

James

[M-R-P]

Easy mate.
Undo the bolt and remove it.
Losen the bolt at the other end of the frame (4" behind) you should be able to push the old bush out by hand.
Fit the new bush and refit the bolt.
Don't forget to tighten everything back up.

You'll notice more engine noise in the cabin, especially when the A/C is on. This can be easily solved by fitting the powerflex strut brace tensioners (£18)

[Harvey]

Is the old rubber round or square I thing the powerflex one is only for the round type mount.

[M-R-P]

Good point Harvey - that's a square one (and should never fail) an old style round mount would be required to accomodate the powerflex bush.

[Harvey]

Good point Harvey - that's a square one (and should never fail) an old style round mount would be required to accomodate the powerflex bush.

I have a square mount on my motor which was worn/breaking up ,just got a new square one from volvo.

[M-R-P]

I have a square mount on my motor which was worn/breaking up ,just got a new square one from volvo.

Ok, should never fail on a standard T5 lol ;)

[JamesT5]

To be honest, I'm just being picky because the MOT is due in March and as I'm spending well over a grand on the car these next 2 months I'm thinking about all the little niggles I can mop up in the process.

Regards

James

[M-R-P]

I doubt it'll fail on an engine mount. I would have a look at the gearbox torque mount under the car, that tends to fall apart.

[JamesT5]

I doubt it'll fail on an engine mount. I would have a look at the gearbox torque mount under the car, that tends to fall apart.

My biggest fear is I'll spend a fortune on getting it fixed up and then it fails on something I didn't even consider so in many ways I'm being a bit O.T.T with my 'repairs'.. :)

[M-R-P]

You worry too much mate.

[partsforvolvos.com]

poweflex are working on making the square type replacement bush at my request.
i have been pushing it for ages. David Power assured me it is now being looked at !

[partsforvolvos.com]

Easy mate.
Undo the bolt and remove it.
Losen the bolt at the other end of the frame (4" behind) you should be able to push the old bush out by hand.
Fit the new bush and refit the bolt.
Don't forget to tighten everything back up.

You'll notice more engine noise in the cabin, especially when the A/C is on. This can be easily solved by fitting the powerflex strut brace tensioners (£18)

interesting point you made there martin, i'll certainly bear that in mind if i get any queries.

[M-R-P]

David Power? Please tell me his business partner is called John Flex :hilarious

[JamesT5]

david power? Please tell me his business partner is called john flex :hilarious

lmao!

[JamesT5]

poweflex are working on making the square type replacement bush at my request.
i have been pushing it for ages. David Power assured me it is now being looked at !

Ok, well I'm glad I didn't just buy a part without checking otherwise it wouldn't have fitted. By the way, I'll be coming your way this week for some brake calipers and a suspension strut and coil kit ordered via your website!

Regards

James

[p fandango]

I'll be coming your way this week for some brake calipers and a suspension strut and coil kit ordered via your website!
make sure you get your free sweets out of him ;)

[partsforvolvos.com]

no problem james . pop it over when you are ready.

[Harvey]

Is there any news on the round front wishbone bushes for the s60/v70 cars yet ?.

[partsforvolvos.com]

if you mean the front wishbone rear bush, unfortunately not really. all the supplier told me was that the batch was defective having possible bubbles in the poly liquid so the cases were found to be loose on a few of them.

because of this, i havent really persued it since. sometimes it is best to stick with tried and tested.

the complete front wishbone front bush with polyurethane are in stock .