Volvo V70/XC70 2001-2007 » Engine Mounts & Subframe Bushings

Great improvement - installs easily!

After reading a few of the "vibration" complaints and the warning from iPd, I went ahead and decided to order the 2B1880 mount for my C70 vert (manual) because I didn't want to install the junkie rubber OE ones from Volvo. Installation was easy and WOW, what a difference! I can feel the extra power from the lack of engine movement... and I have yet to experience any additional vibration.

I mounted this on my '95 855 wagon - it's a 2.5 10V non-turbo that has run about 240.000 km.
The difference is incredible.
I took out the original part, and that was clearly shot - apparently this little thing slips past even Volvo's own service shops - it was in 1500 km ago.
Put this new one in, took me about an hour because the old one was firmly stuck, but it was an easy install.

There is more vibration now, especially idling at a stop, but that kind of only underlines the increase in power that's running from the engine. Noticeable increase in power, smoother shifting, smoother (and quicker) accelleration.

This thing is HIGHLY recommended!

Installed on my '03 V70 with 47k miles. Noticeably better throttle response from a stop, at the cost of some additional vibration. To be expected relacing soft rubber with poly bushings. The whole mount is sturdier than the OEM part, just replace the whole thing... Will look into other replacement poly bushings though IPD in the future.

Wow, my 10/03 built 2004 V70 T5 manual had its stock mount clearly failed by 148K kms, this new mount completely restored the feel at the shifter, great product, worth every penny!

The added bonus is the ease of install, I didn't even have to jack up the car to get the OE mount off and the IPD mount on.

This assembly is amazing, my car used to do some clunky downshift thing when I let off the gas, and this totally went away after installing this new part. My old smaller rubber bushing was totally gone, broken and and moved in every which way. I highly recommend getting the full assembly for this because I take it that my bad bushing is not alone. Great specific instructions too, not that it was hard but I've never order a part with such detailed instructions down to the foot pounds of torque for the bolts.

Recently bought the lower transmission mount. The new mount stiffened up the feel of the car and makes for better shifts. No more clunky shifts that sound horrible if you have your window down. I heard that the rubber bushing goes around the 60,000 mile mark and you can end up grinding syncros. Good insurance to have for about $100.

I finally received my polyurethane bushing today. THANK YOU IPD!!!! After my mechanic installed the new polyurethane bushing I could feel a significant change in the driving of my 2000 XC SE within the 15 minute commute to work. Awesome part, and awesome customer service. Thank you IPD, thank you very much.

ipd customer service response: We're sorry about the delay but glad you like the product!

This is the second application of the poly bushing I've used. Installed it previously on my 95 850 and now on my 05 S60. In both cases, the results were very noticeable when driving. The car just has a tighter, more confident feel about it that didn't exist before. The vibration is noticeable at idle, however. Shifting to neutral seems to help. Other than that, both applications have been a joy to have.

Update from Bill from Sandy.
In order to cure the severve vibration I mentioned in my earlier review I ended having to go back to all Volvo OE parts: upper engine mount and lower torque rod. I have given up slightly better handling and response but the vibration was too much to live with.