S80 T6 engine mounts

Hi all,
A question for the board. I have a 2000 S80 T6 with about 58k miles
on it. In the almost 6 years (purchased in Sept 99) that I have owend
it, I have replaced the engine/motor mounts 3 times. While I admit
that I have a tendency to drive a little quickly, I do not "floor it".
I also backed off a little bit on my acceleration after the first
replacement a few years ago.

I just took it in for servicing and did the 3rd replacement. I asked
the service person about the motor mounts for Volvos, and he said that
I should expect to replace them every few years, and that it was normal
for most Volvos, except the S40 and another model that I didn't
recognize.

My husband thinks it is a deficiency in design. I am curious what
other people have experienced with their Volvos. Overall, I love my
car. I bought the extended warranty when the original warranty was
almost up, and most stuff is covered, but that will expire at the end
of 2006.

Thank you in advance for your help.
Cynthia

i have a 00 w/135k miles...my mounts are up for
replacement...the are worn "to the eye" so, we are
replacing them.....

your t6 w/only 50k miles on the clock should have
maybe gone through one set (imho)...3 in 50k miles
would indicate something wrong...are you using a volvo dealer
for service?...

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> My husband thinks it is a deficiency in design. I am curious what
> other people have experienced with their Volvos. Overall, I love my
> car. I bought the extended warranty when the original warranty was
> almost up, and most stuff is covered, but that will expire at the end
> of 2006.

Believe it or not, but our 2001 V70 2,4T experienced an engine mount
fault just after 24000 kms. Or 2,5 years.

I specifically asked this a few weeks ago in Finland, where this guru of
gurus told me quite frankly, that it's a known issue with our car. Looks
like a fundamental design flaw to me. Never heard anyone complaining
with similat probs with any make or model.

All this actually adds up with the sad story we've experienced with our
our car lately. I do refuse to make final conclusions at this very
point, but I'm starting to get a pretty good overall picture of the
design flaws, which involve yearmodels 1999-2001.

The other ones seem to be:
* ETM
* automatic gearbox (especially 2001)
* engine fan (recall earlier)
* wheel alignment

Hope this cleared a few issues. Have a great weekend!
--
Kytis

"Isän tärkein tehtävä on kasvattaa tyttärensä niin,
ettei hän huoli paskaa jätkää miehekseen" J.Sarasvuo

~^ beancounter ~^ wrote:
> >
> your t6 w/only 50k miles on the clock should have
> maybe gone through one set (imho)...3 in 50k miles
> would indicate something wrong...are you using a volvo dealer
> for service?...

Yes, have used the Volvo dealer for all service, and I service
regularly. The dealer is a reputable dealer. I wouldn't mind
replacing once per 50k, but I am at once per 20k.
Interested in other's experiences.
Cynthia

Our 850 has been recalled twice. Both times the dealer said we needed
mounts.
The used Volvo shop I bought the car from said they were fine two times, as
they took ~500 bucks for 30k services from me.

Hummmm.....


"Cynthia" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) oups.com...
> Hi all,
> A question for the board. I have a 2000 S80 T6 with about 58k miles
> on it. In the almost 6 years (purchased in Sept 99) that I have owend
> it, I have replaced the engine/motor mounts 3 times. While I admit
> that I have a tendency to drive a little quickly, I do not "floor it".
> I also backed off a little bit on my acceleration after the first
> replacement a few years ago.
>
> I just took it in for servicing and did the 3rd replacement. I asked
> the service person about the motor mounts for Volvos, and he said that
> I should expect to replace them every few years, and that it was normal
> for most Volvos, except the S40 and another model that I didn't
> recognize.
>
> My husband thinks it is a deficiency in design. I am curious what
> other people have experienced with their Volvos. Overall, I love my
> car. I bought the extended warranty when the original warranty was
> almost up, and most stuff is covered, but that will expire at the end
> of 2006.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.
> Cynthia
>

isnt it true that any seepage or spilliage of oil
or tranny fluid on a engine mount will render them
"failed" and subject to replacement?...

anyone expierencing this situation?

"~^ beancounter ~^" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> isnt it true that any seepage or spilliage of oil
> or tranny fluid on a engine mount will render them
> "failed" and subject to replacement?...
>
> anyone expierencing this situation?
>
And if any toxic birthday cake is accidentally dropped on a motor mount the
entire sub frame must be magnifluxed by an FAA certified specialist. If the
car must be moved to an airport for this inspection to occur the car must be
airlifted, since the FAA holds no authority over ground based transport,
save for aircraft while they taxi about. In a similar vein the FAA
specialist AND his equipment must be airlifted to the location where the car
is if an on site inspection is to take place.

Be glad you do not have a SAAB, in cases where SAAB engine mounts are
suspect all airlifting must be performed by a Saab aircraft!

It's expected that when Honda's new jet comes out the same precautions will
apply to Hondas and Acuras, and a good thing too, for most Japanese motor
mounts are very sensitive to sushi contamination.

The Saab 9-2 is a very complex issue that can not be discussed herein.

***sarcasm mode disengaged***

that would cost a pretty penny to
do........

Steve...that would cost a pretty penny to
do........ being a pilot, i can just imagine....

once per 50k would get me thinkin'....
they are not a "wear item" .....i will
ask my volvo expert next time i see
him, as he is going to do mine...