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Upper Engine Stabilizer Mount The original rubber engine stabilizer mount has proven to be a weak link that that can fail prematurely and allow the engine to rock and move during acceleration and braking, significantly affecting the handling and performance of the car. This mount is located near the top of the engine on the backside just to the right of center, connecting the engine to the firewall. The original mount requires a special Volvo press tool for removal and installation. Our improved polyurethane material is stronger (we warranty it for life) and the 2 piece design allows for easy installation without special tools. The original mount is covered under the basic Volvo warranty, however we have heard from customers that have had the original rubber mount replaced several times. To inspect your mount, look for signs of the rubber separating where it is attached to the outer housing. The original rubber bushing can be removed and our HD replacement can be installed in about 30 minutes with common hand tools and included instructions.
Please note! These polyurethane bushings are firmer than the stock rubber parts they replace and can transmit additional vibration in some cases. Especially if the motor mounts and or transmission mounts are worn. When you replace the worn out rubber mount, now much of the load is supported by the new stiffer bushing and this can often lead to unwanted vibration, especially at idle on models equipped with automatic transmissions. It’s important to make sure that your other mounts are in good condition to avoid unwanted vibration.
There are two styles of mounts used on 1998-2000 models. The bushings for the two different styles are not interchangeable. The early style has a steel (painted black) mount that the bushing fits in to. The later style is an all aluminum housing. 1998 models generally have the steel style mount
1999 models can have either mount
2000 models generally have the aluminum style mount
PLEASE VERIFY WHICH STYLE MOUNT YOUR CAR HAS BECAUSE THE POLY BUSHINGS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. Please note! These polyurethane bushings are firmer than the stock rubber parts they replace and can transmit additional vibration in some cases. Especially if the motor mounts and or transmission mounts are worn. When you replace the worn out rubber mount, now much of the load is supported by the new stiffer bushing and this can often lead to unwanted vibration, especially at idle on models equipped with automatic transmissions. It’s important to make sure that your other mounts are in good condition to avoid unwanted vibration. Please check fitment listed below to ensure products will fit your specific vehicle. Some products may include or exclude some model years or engine and transmission combinations. The products listed on our website are for Volvos sold in the North American market. Many of the parts are exactly the same as those used in other markets, however we cannot guarantee fitment for those markets.
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2B1850 Reviewed by st a from boston, ma
worth every penny! my old mount was almost completely worn out, but i never really bothered to change it until i could tell my engine was rocking around and my acceleration was taking a hit because of it. took me and a friend 10 minutes to put in, and instantly i could feel the difference. acceleration was worlds better. if your mount looks like it's wearing out, do yourself a favor and get one of these.
March 2010
2B1850 Reviewed by Jim from Tucson, AZ
The absolute correct replacement for the old rubber bushing. It's very easy to remove
the worn rubber bushing if you have an air hammer chisel - pops right out! Found the
new one was easy to install.
March 2010
2B1850 Reviewed by john sanchez from san antonio texas
great replacement over stock bushing, easy to install, took me 20 minutes, stiffens up that upper mount and u can feel the difference in the shifting of the car
February 2010
2B1850 Reviewed by jeffrey silva from naugatuck ct
installed it today took me 30 min old one was still good but wanted new one and i love it.. i feel more torque to wheels and shifts smoother and looks great gotta do tranny one next
January 2010
2B1850 Reviewed by DIANA DE LA CERDA from TEXAS
werked out great and looks great, also! was just wondering if yous
guys also carry the small mount that is bolted to the firewall?
ipd customer service response: Glad to hear this worked well for you. We do carry a stock replacement firewall mount. Search part #8631159
January 2010
2B1850 Reviewed by Chris from New Zealand
I was very pleased with how easy this was to install, given I have never attempted this before. The hardest part was removing the old mount.
Cheers
January 2010
2B1880 Reviewed by Brian from Seattle
Excellent product!
My original upper engine mount in my 1999 v70 Automatic had failed resulting in clunky shifts and poor throttle response.
Now that I have replaced with your polyurethane version, the shifts are smooth as can be!
I was skeptical at first to purchase because of the reviews about vibration however, even at IDLE there is LESS vibration than before, despite what others had said. I cannot even feel the shift from park to reverse and then to drive...amazing!
EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!!
EASY 15 MINUTE INSTALL!
Time and time again IPD has the right part at the right price! good on ya guys!
January 2010
2B1880 Reviewed by LongBeach850 from LongBeach
To all the people hating because this mount causes extra vibration..
DUH of course its going to, its firmer than stock and the Light Blue mounting and def. a nice upgrade for all you racers out there. makes the throttle respond much more predictably.
December 2009
2B1880 Reviewed by Rob W from Long Island, NY
OK, I'm going to post this twice, since I really think this is a review of two parts: the Poly upper motor mount bushing and the strut bar bushings.
On my 95 850, no strut bar, the upper mount was bolted directly to the firewall. Back then, just changing the upper mount bushing was a HUUUGE improvement.
For all you R owners (and anyone else who has the same strut bar) the upper mount is attached to the BAR, not the firewall. So, common sense says while you have the strut bar off to change the upper mount bushing, you might as well add the strut bar bushings. It adds a whopping 3.5 minutes to the job (and a minute of that is spent opening the ziploc bag and taking pictures ;)).
Not only that, but my upper mount bushing was completely torn through top and bottom. Given how much the strut bar flexes, I cant imagine the stresses that the engine exerted on that mount and, subsequently, the strut bar, in order to shear something that was so flexible to begin with. My strut bar rotated several degrees, and i could "bottom" out the bolts just by twisting with my bare hands. In other words, the stock bar bushings were doing NOTHING.
PROs: Fast forward to the completed job. I could BARELY twist the strut bar by hand with the poly bushings. And forget about the upper mount- it just LOOKS cooler and is obviously a better design. I took her for a drive, and I couldnt BELIEVE the difference. The car turned MUCH flatter at speed, and in fact, I gained a little oversteer in tight, fast turns (or, perhaps I was just so used to understeer!).
Cons: Not really a con for me, but maybe for some. I have the 6mt, and with clutch depressed at a stoplight, RPMs below 1000, i can feel the motor through the steering wheel and in my seat. Not outrageous, but its there. above 1000 and she smooths right out (i also have the blue lower tranny mount but so that could be contributing as well). But in all honesty, I didnt buy the R for a waterbed-like ride, thats what my Lincoln is for. These parts give you what you want out of a sport coupe- the feeling that you're steering the car by dragging your hands on the road itself...
Summary: Again, if you have to buy one, buy the other! You wont be sorry!
Well done once again IPD!
December 2009
2B1880 Reviewed by Jon from NC
Product installed very easily compared to OEM replacement. Performs well; very satisfying. Definitely stiffer than factory part, decreased wheel hop and increased power to the ground when the transmission kicks down. Thanks!
November 2009
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