on mine the rubber is toast so I need to replace it. I found it here: 9434263 Aftermarket - Torque Rod Bushing (upper Engine Mount) - URO Parts 9434263 - Free Shipping
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I assume it is pressed in and I need to press the old out and new in.

Any tips?

 

I have to learn to look first more and ask later. As usual I found my own answer here: http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/rep...e-bushing.html

Any other info welcome. Is the part listed an OEM style or a poly style replacement part? Anyone bought it?

 

I just had to do this on my T5-R. Here are my thoughts:

1. If I was to do this again, I would purchase polyurethane bushing from IPD for approximately $20 which requires no special tools.

2. If you already have the URO aftermarket bushing, just make sure install (press-in) with the arrow pointing up. This will be a pain in the *** if you don't have the proper pressing tools. Don't ask me how I know

I hope this helps

 

I just finished this job and am lucky to have a small 4T hand press. After you spend the time to set up everything so the fairly flimsy bracket can be supported and you have a way to push on the outside edge of the new part it's easy.
Part removal 1/2 hr, set up to press it, 1 hr (needed to find a small steel plate and cut a hole in it), pressing the part 1 min, reinstall 1/2 hr.
If you don't have a press I can just imagine how much fun this would be. IMHO Take it to a machine shop.

 

or, as suggested, get the insert from IPD. Total time to install that was about 15 minutes.

 

Most people freeze the bushing so it goes in easier.

 

+ one more.


Mine kept pounding out and I'd use a "C" clamp to push it back in. Finally broke down and purchased a poly one from IPD. The install is dirt simple and no issues with any type of press as it just slips in and bolts down.
Plus the big blue block of poly looks cool sitting up there

 

Do you need to change the bushing where the mount attaches to the firewall, too?

 

Normally not, but it's definetely not a bad ideea to have a look at it. It's pretty easy to change, you need to remove the plastic cover at the wipers.

I had 6 years the Poly part and it developed over the 6 years (almost 200.000km) a slight play which caused an anoying noise each time I took the foot off the gas pedal. So I put back the original volvo mount and WOW..The car drives so smooth and noisefree almost (at least under 3500rpm ).

The poly part is naturaly harder and vibrations from the motor are more present in the interior.

 

Some people have complained about the vibration but I'm not so sure that isn't a matter of adjusting it properly when installing. If could also be that the engine is sagging on the other mounts and pulling down on the upper.

The suggestions for adjusting it are to loosen the mounting bolt and put it in drive so the engine shifts a bit and then tighten it down and if it's still bothersome, try doing it in reverse.

 

Mine shifts hard going into reverse: always has since i put in the poly top torque mount and IPD transmission mount. However, nothing moves when I change from park to reverse, so im okay with it. I'm sure the transmission mount has a lot to do with it.

 

You could always try to loosen and re-tighten with it in gear ??

Like you say about the transmission mount, but doing a little experiment with the way you tighten that top mount might lessen that feel.

 

possibly. im not worried about it though.