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Re: Engine Stabilizer Mount Toast at 26k! S70 99

posted by  someone claiming to be Dave the Volvo Tech on  Tue May 8 15:43 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Mike-

Since I have had a torque mount survive my 'spirited' driving style for over 40k, I have to assume that failures earlier than that involve some kind of 'abuse'. Also, since I don't spend my time riding around with these victims of a 'design flaw', I can't make a judgement as to what that abuse might entail. If, by chance, these owners don't BRAKE TO A COMPLETE STOP before changing direction, (drive to reverse, reverse to drive) THAT would reduce the life of the torque mount. Volvo didn't spec the bushing to last a lifetime, they designed it to react in a very specific way in the event of a collision. If the expense of dealing with this 'design flaw' is worth more to you than the safty designed into your car, sell it and drive something else. And no, I'm not a service writer.

Dave the Volvo Tech

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New Engine Stabilizer Mount Toast at 26k! [S70][99 GLT]
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