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Shifted wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 11:57 am I plan to replace my motor mounts this fall as preventative maintenance since I'll be doing the oil pan gasket anyway.
From what I recall, the volvo mounts position the motor about 1/2" higher than the stock mounts, and they require some modification of the safety hooks to prevent vibrations. Is that correct? Vertical clearance is a factor for me due to my intercooler. Losing half an inch could be an issue for me.
SeanR wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:02 pm ... the engine sits when put back together maybe 2-5 millimetres higher than the stock ones. I use the straps that come on the Volvo mounts and eliminate the lower hook plate from the car when installing themThe lower plates are a couple of mm thick, so, if not removed that 2-5 becomes 5 mm to hyperbole mm.
worf wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:24 pmI actually started to type exactly that, but then remembered I've been leaving the bottom plate off. Started doing that a few years ago and using the straps that come with them instead of the hook system. Even when I've used the hooks, I never encountered any vibration from them hitting but think at one time I advised people to just bend the hooks if that is what their issue is. Don't think I've done it myself.SeanR wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:02 pm ... the engine sits when put back together maybe 2-5 millimetres higher than the stock ones. I use the straps that come on the Volvo mounts and eliminate the lower hook plate from the car when installing themThe lower plates are a couple of mm thick, so, if not removed that 2-5 becomes 5 mm to hyperbole mm.
What I have noticed is that the Cortico (Volve OEM) does sit higher but settles after a few hours of run time. After settling it’s about right even with bottom plates. OTOH, the height is only an issue with ‘extra stuff’ on the motor, or for Euro 16vs.
SeanR wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:33 pm Even when I've used the hooks, I never encountered any vibration from them hitting but think at one time I advised people to just bend the hooks if that is what their issue is. Don't think I've done it myself.So yeah, the stock bottom plates are a pain in the ass with the Volvo mounts. However, I've never had a problem with the hooks rubbing. Once the engine squishes the mounts they're fine. For motor-out, I have a spare engine carrier to get them squished, clocked, and wired.
Shifted wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:30 pm Any experience with the Anchor solid motor mounts?Yep, used to install them until the shipped the manufacturing from india to China and ended up with 1/2 hollow/unfilled and 1/2 solids. W/o drilling in to the mount, there was no way to know if you had a solid or non-filled hydraulic one. We ended up replacing a load of cars free of charge because of that debacle. Been using the volvo's since then and have zero reason to use any others.
Shifted wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:38 pm Wow, that's nuts! I only ask because it looks like they are shorter. Meh. Decisions.I had a picture a while back with an Anchor, Porsche and a Volvo and there were no height differences when standing next to each other. Can't find it though. Could be the Volvo was slightly higher uncompressed but in real world use, they are not. I'd ignore the BS you are reading about them being 3/4" higher or whatever they are saying right now.
Landseer wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:15 am Anchors collapsed for me. I still have one car with a 2008 set that lasted a long time but needs changing now.I changed a lot of failed Anchors for free.
worf wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:23 pmSame with me. Although it wasn't too painful, we held a few tech session on the weekends with a bunch of us DFW guys and knocked out 3 per day. It's amazing how quickly they can be done when you have 5-6 guys who have done them before.Landseer wrote: ↑Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:15 am Anchors collapsed for me. I still have one car with a 2008 set that lasted a long time but needs changing now.I changed a lot of failed Anchors for free.
hans14914 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:18 pm I can't believe there are already 15 posts and no one here has suggested the Jager Speed Mount!Meh. I prefer the Bridgestone speed mount.
hans14914 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:18 pm I can't believe there are already 15 posts and no one here has suggested the Jager Speed Mount!Funny story on that.
SeanR wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:18 pm ... So I took an old timing belt, cut it up and wrapped it in duct tape and put it between the engine and cross member. Vibration gone.Gates or Conti speed mount :lol: 'cause you know those Conti speed mounts...
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