poly bushes

[stevmo]

Is there a complete kit for doing the upper bushes on my S60. Its the 2.0T but I'm certain the upper engine mount and strut brace bushes are the same regardless. I can shake the strut brace around stupidly easily and I dont like it soft. I like it hard :D

If anyone has link(s) to bushes I need to sort that out or knows of some going cheap :D

[M-R-P]

The strut brace isn't actually a strut brace - it's designed to keep engine noise out of the cabin while restraining the engine.
There's powerflex bushes for the strut brace to tighten it up click me! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Powerflex-Strut-Brace-Tensioning-Kit-for-Volvo-S60-V70-S80-2000-on-/271102767081?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1efbefe9)
And, if you have the round top engine mount, there's a powerflex bush for that too click me! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerflex-Bush-Poly-Volvo-S60-V70-S80-Upper-Engine-Mount-Large-Bush-/300836276882?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460b3d4a92)

If you want to completely stiffen the strut brace, you can add washers to the underside of the mounts at each end of the brace but I wouldn't recommend it.

[M-R-P]

My tensioners thread...click me! (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?46576-P2-Fitting-strut-brace-tensioners)

[stephenevans99]

Strut Brace Powerflex Bushes eBay Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S60-V70-S80-Powerflex-Strut-Brace-Tensioning-Kit-PFF88-614-/310563042278?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item484efff3e6)

Upper Engine Mount Powerflex Bush eBay Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S60-V70-S80-Powerflex-Upper-Engine-Mount-Large-Bush-PFF88-103-/310563042410?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item484efff46a)

[M-R-P]

Too slow Steve ;)

[stephenevans99]

Story of my life Mr P.....lol

[M-R-P]

P.S. the brace is supposed to flop about when you wiggle it :D

[stevmo]

P.S. the brace is supposed to flop about when you wiggle it :D

seems way to much wiggle

[stephenevans99]

Here's a quick video of my top mount which I was concerned about. From the short clip you can see how much movement was in the engine brace before I powerflexed it.

http://s24.beta.photobucket.com/user/stephenevans99/media/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/MOV03088.mp4.html

[stevmo]

Here's a quick video of my top mount which I was concerned about. From the short clip you can see how much movement was in the engine brace before I powerflexed it.

http://s24.beta.photobucket.com/user/stephenevans99/media/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/MOV03088.mp4.html

that looks exactly how much mine moves!!

[stevmo]

having looked at the ebay links for what you chaps found Steve found cheaper brace tensioning kit but you both found engine mounts listed for the same car but different part numbers?

[stephenevans99]

that looks exactly how much mine moves!!

The Powerflex bush kit for the engine bar will stiffen this up considerably, but still allows a small amount of movement.


having looked at the ebay links for what you chaps found Steve found cheaper brace tensioning kit but you both found engine mounts listed for the same car but different part numbers?

Sorry, my link was to a D5 bush - Mr P listed the correct one.

Powerflex Bushes UK (http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/products/S60%2C+V70%2C+S80+2000+on-2615/1.html)

[stevmo]

strut brace and engine mount bushes ordered :D

Gotta check the rest of my front suspension specifically over as may have more bushes to order
probably ARB and wishbones next :D

So much for keeping this car standard as my daily drive...

[Harvey]

So much for keeping this car standard as my daily drive...

Yes we all start with nice little mods but it's like a snow ball on a hill just gets bigger all the time.

[M-R-P]

Yes we all start with nice little mods but it's like a snow ball on a hill just gets bigger all the time.

Oh yes, you start off buying better parts in the hope you won't need to change them for a while and before you know it, you're a grand in and hiding receipts from the missus lol.

[stevmo]

Oh yes, you start off buying better parts in the hope you won't need to change them for a while and before you know it, you're a grand in and hiding receipts from the missus lol.

Well from my dad :P
Problem is I already have 1 project car that I sould be spending on

[V70 Graham]

Oh yes, you start off buying better parts in the hope you won't need to change them for a while and before you know it, you're a grand in and hiding receipts from the missus lol.

.....sound like a normal week for me lol

[stevmo]

got the bushes fitted today (took awhile to turn up then bad weather) and my what an improvement - anyone with a P2 who doesnt do this needs a slap :P

[stevmo]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535794_460244194046592_48551922_n.jpg

[Jimmie]

got the bushes fitted today (took awhile to turn up then bad weather) and my what an improvement - anyone with a P2 who doesnt do this needs a slap :P
Im happy with the standard one ,thank you.
I have driven with both bushes fitted.

[stevmo]

Im happy with the standard one ,thank you.
I have driven with both bushes fitted.

each to their own - I'm used to driving this:
21078

[Jimmie]

each to their own - I'm used to driving this:
21078

I'm used to 4x4 off roading but not with the R.lol