Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
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And the new parts list
PARTS LIST
X2 1 way valves - part no 9485451
Wiper blades- part number 31457763
Fuel flap hinge
Spark plugs
Air filter
Top engine mount poly or genuine ?
When you're sat in the car with no passenger the right hand front will squat slightly more, especially if you're a big unit , this will definately cause excess rubbing in the arch. Coupled with normal spring sag and poor alignment. There could be excess wheel camber on the right side more than the left.
I would take the car to an alignment center and have them check and adjust with YOU sat in the car.
I'd go Poly but not Powerflex. I'm guessing your top mount is the later square type? There's just too much movement in those tops mounts for my liking, they're too slack. You could out the alloy bush holder and change it for an earlier round one? Loads on eBay and then you'll have more of a choice of bushes to try in the round ones.
I currently have an Australian Superpro bush but it was needed as it's slightly softer than the Powerflex yellow due to my Top mount rear bush being PF Black series and the mounts on the strut turrets are solid alloy IPD brackets!
If yours are still stock, then I'd go straight in with the PF yellow square mount. You won't get any engine vibration. I definately recommend stiffening them up though and fitting the PF purple bracket bushes. They remove about 80% of the engine brace play without compromising engine vibration.
To be honest, In my experience, you've gotta play around a little with the engine mounts as no two setups are the same and everybody's opinions are different.
I can tell you that I have absolutely no engine vibration and a solid engine brace. PF black series small rear top mount bush and Superpro blue front top mount (Round) bush.
It's a big improvement with a hell of a lot less engine movement, no excess vibration and great throttle response with smooth gear changes.
2014 V60 Polestar 6spd Auto :: Polestar map peak boost 17.4psi :: IPD 3" DP + 150cel :: Polestar 2.5" exhaust :: Paddle Shift Geartronic :: Black glass :: Maxton Splitter :: K+N Filter :: IPD Aluminium Top engine mount :: Brembo 6 pots :: 20" Polestar rims :: Brembo 371mm floating discs :: Sensus RTi + DAB + BT + WIFi :: D3S XENARC 6000k Active bending headlights
Cheers Lee
Yes that's another thing on the list is the alignment I need to replace some bushes on the rear so once there done I will go get it done.
Yes the haldex filter will be getting flushed out again shortly I will disconnect the prop as I believe I've read some where that they need 're greasing the joints so while that is off I can also remove the pump and clean the screen on that.
The next time I order from volvo I will also be getting new diff oil while I'm there.
I noticed pfv do two types of poly bush one yellow and the other
Purple also they can come with a new mount do most people with the square mount just normally replace it instead of pushing the old bush out?
As for the strut brace I also need to address that as it's very slopy and has way too much moment
Last edited by t5 pete; Tuesday 6th June 2017 at 14:42.
Hi, apparantly the bar is a safety device ensuring that in the event of a crash the engine moves down and away from any passengers in the cabin!
Past Cars
'91 440
'98 V70 T5 MTE
'93 850 T-5
'98 S70R MTE
'98 S70R MTE
'95 960
'03 S60R
'03 V70R
t5 pete (Tuesday 6th June 2017)
I might be late to chime in, regards to the effortless wheel cleaning options.....
I'm using these with great success
http://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleani...asing/korrosol
http://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleani...ing/auto-wheel
SOLD - 2004 Volvo V70R GT/Titanium Gray/Gobi - 103000 Miles, Bilstein B6 Front, Resonator delete, do88 Intake, do88 Lower Intercooler pipe, Forge CBV with green spring, Grey Pierburg TCV, Viva Strut Bar Conversion Kit, 17'Pegasus, 235/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 AS3
t5 pete (Thursday 8th June 2017)
Always good to see some TLC .
t5 pete (Sunday 18th June 2017)
Looking good Pete.
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t5 pete (Thursday 22nd June 2017)
Looks like that Japanese stuff is working very well.
SOLD - 2004 Volvo V70R GT/Titanium Gray/Gobi - 103000 Miles, Bilstein B6 Front, Resonator delete, do88 Intake, do88 Lower Intercooler pipe, Forge CBV with green spring, Grey Pierburg TCV, Viva Strut Bar Conversion Kit, 17'Pegasus, 235/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 AS3
t5 pete (Saturday 24th June 2017)
New spark plugs arrived with only 1 one way valve so need to nip back to volvo for the other one way valve and a new tcv as im experiencing some over boosting problems so as a percaution new tcv and new pipe work.
Been and got a new tcv from volvo today are these the new units or is it not the correct one for the s60
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Last edited by t5 pete; Sunday 2nd July 2017 at 12:46.
2014 V60 Polestar 6spd Auto :: Polestar map peak boost 17.4psi :: IPD 3" DP + 150cel :: Polestar 2.5" exhaust :: Paddle Shift Geartronic :: Black glass :: Maxton Splitter :: K+N Filter :: IPD Aluminium Top engine mount :: Brembo 6 pots :: 20" Polestar rims :: Brembo 371mm floating discs :: Sensus RTi + DAB + BT + WIFi :: D3S XENARC 6000k Active bending headlights
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