New type upper engine mount. How much movement??

[Liddo]

Hi Chaps

Just wondering how much the new type of upper engine mount should move. The rubber moves around very easily in my mount. I'm sure the last time I fitted one it was quite sturdy??

What's yours like??

[stephenevans99]

I was concerned when I got mine, quick vid of the movement in mine:

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/stephenevans99/media/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/MOV03090.mp4.html

Since then I've fitted the Powerflex Engine Bar bushes which has restricted the movement considerably.

[stribo]

Ours has quite a bit of movement, and it's the newer square one.

[Liddo]

I was concerned when I got mine, quick vid of the movement in mine:

http://s24.photobucket.com/user/stephenevans99/media/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/MOV03090.mp4.html



Since then I've fitted the Powerflex Engine Bar bushes which has restricted the movement considerably.

Jesus Steve, I think mines probably the same! Which bush did you buy??

[graemewelch]

im thinking about getting the poly one. just need to order it with out the other half knowing.

[stephenevans99]

Jesus Steve, I think mines probably the same! Which bush did you buy??

I fitted the Powerflex strut inserts....literally take 10 minutes to install and give an instant improvement in reducing that movement.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S60-2000-on-Powerflex-Strut-Brace-Tensioning-Kit-PFF88-614-/370773294393?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5653cf7d39

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/stephenevans99/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03300.jpg (http://s24.photobucket.com/user/stephenevans99/media/Volvo%20S60%20D5%202004/DSC03300.jpg.html)

DON'T EVEN CONSIDER POLYBUSHING THE TOP ENGINE MOUNT!! lol

[volvokid]

Do you notice any difference to handling with that

[M-R-P]

The strut inserts help counteract the vibration of the poly top mount, reducing cabin vibration.

I noticed a slight turn-in improvement with them but that's after I polybushed pretty much everything else. Lots of people say it makes no difference at all.

I noticed it :)

[Liddo]

I fitted the Powerflex strut inserts....literally take 10 minutes to install and give an instant improvement in reducing that movement.

DON'T EVEN CONSIDER POLYBUSHING THE TOP ENGINE MOUNT!! lol

Cheers Steve, ANOTHER item on my "to do/spend money on" list :slap: :D

[graemewelch]

i might get some solid ones like the ipd ones.

[volvokid]

i might get some solid ones like the ipd ones.

Is that what lee recently fitted?

[volvokid]

The strut inserts help counteract the vibration of the poly top mount, reducing cabin vibration.

I noticed a slight turn-in improvement with them but that's after I polybushed pretty much everything else. Lots of people say it makes no difference at all.

I noticed it :)

Oh I never thought it would have reduced cabin vibration, that sounds good. My cousin just had a solid engine mount fitted to his ATR and when you have the AC on and your at idle the whole dash goes mental lol not my cup of tea, it sounds like the car is broken.

[graemewelch]

Is that what lee recently fitted?

aye thats the ones. same as you i could cope with dash viabrations. but i doubt lee wouldnt either so they must be ok

[volvokid]

aye thats the ones. same as you i could cope with dash viabrations. but i doubt lee wouldnt either so they must be ok

well if you do order the ones im thinking of maybe we could order together to save on import tax?

[M-R-P]

Oh I never thought it would have reduced cabin vibration, that sounds good. My cousin just had a solid engine mount fitted to his ATR and when you have the AC on and your at idle the whole dash goes mental lol not my cup of tea, it sounds like the car is broken.

Exactly the situation I was in until I fitted the strut tensioners. Drove me potty lol.

[volvokid]

Exactly the situation I was in until I fitted the strut tensioners. Drove me potty lol.

I genuinely dont have that much vibration, I cant even remember the last time I noticed it.

[M-R-P]

If your car idles at 730+ rpm, it doesn't hit resonance. Mine idles at 675rpm and the resonation was what caused the cabin vibration.

[volvokid]

If your car idles at 730+ rpm, it doesn't hit resonance. Mine idles at 675rpm and the resonation was what caused the cabin vibration.

Ah okay, I cant remember exactly what its idling at, glad it doest vibrate that bad or it would be off.