2006 Volvo S40 Motor Mount 12 2013

Wife's 2006 Volvo S40 T5 6spd manual had front end noise. Mainly on right side and when cold and turning right but also up an incline such as an on ramp. Replaced passenger CV Axle and lower control arms to no avail. Ended up being the top passenger side motor mount.

[@Superbee4401]

THANK YOU!!!! Our Passenger side axel booty blew out a while ago so we thought the U-joint was going out and making all the noise. We got it replaced ($200) and it was still making noise. The mechanic quoted us $1000 to replace the mount.... since he told me it was the mount I searched youtube and found your video... and now I can do it myself seeing how it isn't all that difficult and save $900.

[@stefanbaciu1436]

This video just ended my frustration with the car. The volvo dealership was unable to find the bad part causing the noise, they have changed quite a lot of parts with no result. Found your video, bought the mount and now the sound is gone and I can finally enjoy my C70. Thank you !!!

[@williamcawthra3466]

Easy way to filter out if this is the issue is by applying both E-brake and regular brake while in gear, turning wheel (or not), and applying some gas. I was able to establish that my mount was bad as you still get the same feeling of the motor vibrating down onto frame. Since the vehicle is not in motion, you eliminate any suspension-drivetrain components!

[@protege24c]

my mechanic could not feel or hear the noises. Now all fixed thanks to your video.

[@joshuachandra6677]

This video is 8 years old Christ in heaven I'm experiencing the same thing this man is experiencing and I couldn't find it till now

[@hippieslacker6466]

Thanks for the vid, I have been searching for the noise in the front end of my 2004.5 volvo s4 t5 for 3 years. I just did cv axle last week and have the wheel bearing on order now. Looks like this is my next project.

[@michaelhoward4227]

Thanks for the Video. Had the same vibration you described.Went out and ordered the mount. Fixed the vibration and runs like new. Many thanks you saved me a few hundred bucks if not a 1000! Regards Michael Howard, Sherbrooke Québec Volvo S60 2006 2.4i, 140 000 km

[@scherdaddy65]

Glad it helped. I was about out of ideas and frustrated so wanted to save others the headache

[@protege24c]

You are the man, it took me about 15 minutes. Got a like new piece from my local pull a part. The one on my car was shredded. Thanks so much.

[@chocOneOOne]

I have to address multiple pieces in my front-end, but this is at the top because it's annoying me to no end. Thanks for posting and I must commend you on your spectacularly clean engine bay. Looks right off the lot.

[@pappawsnothingbettertodovi1985]

Awesome!!! I came to the same conclusion on my dads S40, However I did not have to replace a bunch of stuff. When I looked at his motor mount, I wasn't sure how the thing was set up. So I did a search and found your video, and see that my issue is probably the same thing. Thanks for taking time to do the video!! I have posted a few myself, and I know how time consuming it is to shoot video and work on the car. Thanks Again!!

[@__lliams3936]

Same thing happened to me. I replaced both cv shafts and struts until I found out it was the motor mount

[@jerrycavazos4940]

You just saved me a ton of money! Thank you so much!

[@JACKVENENOZ]

thank you for the advice. I saw your video before changing something in the suspension and changed the engine mount. mine was broken in to two parts.

[@scherdaddy65]

Good deal

[@robertbrooks5888]

Thank you so much, sorry you spent more than you had to. I have the same problem and now know what to do. Thanks again.

[@jamesruscoe6762]

Great video, my s40 has excessive engine vibration and believe its engine mounts. May be the same one has shown in your video, thanks again

[@justine.3576]

Good video. Ive got a noise on my 2006 volvo s40 and it sounds exactly what you described. Only makes the noise on acceleration or going over bumps, but its like a popping or thudding noise coming from that area. Ive already replaced my struts, lower control arms and my cv axle so i guess it comes down to that motor mount

[@graylobo133]

Thank u man, I replaced the struts and noise kept happening. Will do mounts next

[@scherdaddy65]

RJ H, Sometimes I use mechanics and sometimes I work on my vehicle's myself. On my wife's S40 the mechanic said the noise was CV Axle first then control arm and after that he said he didn't know. That is when I did my own closer diagnosis and saw the motor rising up and turning more than normal as a friend let out clutch on an incline several times in forward and reverse up the hill. That is when I felt it was the motor mount over the strut was my last guess. I still need to replace struts but overall car has been good for two yrs. On side note I did have an intermittent stutter recently come up acted like water in the line, no engine light at first then later for high fuel rail pressures. Ended up needing warranted software update and fuel regulator sensor. Just FYI in case this comes up. The mileage is now 146k

[@Rolltide101x]

If you car has an issue on right turns that gets worse when it is cold this part is your problem. I had it replaced and it fixed my issue entirely, if you do not replace it in time it will damage your axel and it will have to be replaced as well

[@scherdaddy65]

Thanks for the input. I did it backwards and replaced the axle first in error. I think if the CV boots stay in tact that the axles normally do okay. once they break open and contaminants get in they go downhill.

[@secretwpn]

Thanks, man! I have a feeling my v50 has something similar, will try to diagnose it better and hopefully it is the same thing.

[@scherdaddy65]

Good luck. Let us know what it ends up being

[@codyhostetter8275]

Thx was a lot of help but we did already replace the axle

[@jamesmj07]

Have the same problem with mine ( 2007 S40s) and I've replaced the 2 top shock mountings + left & right CV joints! Still clunking like hell! Next stop, engine mounts! Thanks for the vid! 👍

[@scherdaddy65]

JB MJ let us know if it works

[@OLUWASUXES]

@JB MJ, how did it go?

[@jamesmj07]

Sorry for the late update guys but I've replaced the top and the bottom mountings but still no luck for me :( Wasted over 600 bucks now working on this and the clunking noise is still rocking it! Any advice welcome but I'll probably get rid of this car soon

[@OLUWASUXES]

Sorry for the late reply, this resolved my issue after replacing left and right full shafts, lower arms and shock absorbers.

[@scherdaddy65]

OLUWASUXES I'm sorry you had to go through all that trouble I pretty much did the same thing but in reverse order I replace lower control arms and the CV axle before realizing the motor mount was my issue. I have not replaced my struts yet and I'm at 160000 miles. Take care

[@soccercarlos4c]

thank you i have the same problem luckily i have one replaced one axle

[@scherdaddy65]

sorry if I missed replying to other comments. Didn't always catch the questions in my in box

[@alenb86]

When you replaced the cv axle, did you have an issues when taking it out after all the bolts were taken out? I need to get mine replaced and I'm having quite a bit of trouble finding good instructions on how to replace the axle (passenger front) with a manual transmission. My main concern is that there might be syncros I need to worry about during the removal process. Any advice would be highly appreciated!

[@scherdaddy65]

That is awesome

[@MrBillzbub]

I'm having a similar issue with a 2004.5 S40 T5 that I recently bought for my son. This might be the culprit as the RH CV axle had a torn boot and after replacing it the noise remains. Happens on acceleration after turning right and sometimes accelerating in a straight line, mainly when it is colder. His is an ATM, but your symptoms sound almost the same, makes a grinding/clunking noise from the right side that dissipates as you continue forward.

[@scherdaddy65]

Scott Evans exact same symptoms worse when it was cold and eventually started going straight like up and on-ramp or something

[@scherdaddy65]

Scott Evans if you start out on an incline and have somebody stand look under the hood you might go see the engine raise up more than normal

[@partyhardplayhardgaming8106]

A friend had this issue, and I specifically told him to check the motor mounts, he said he took it to the shop and replaced a ton of parts including the axles and motor mounts. still kept making the noise so out of frustration he put it up for sale for dirt cheap and I ended up buying it. Checked that specific motor mount and it's destroyed, cracked, dirty, has never even been touched. $50 part and an hour later and the car is good to go. I can only imagine how he feels now paying over 2 grand in "repairs" and having no repairs done. Oh and yes the mechanic ended up telling him (after replacing) all these unnecessary parts that it is most likely a transmission issue and he will need to replace the transmission.

[@scherdaddy65]

Sucks for him good for you. My mechanic told me he couldn't figure it out and that's when I fixed it myself and posted the video. Car has been good since according to the X-lol.

[@partyhardplayhardgaming8106]

@@scherdaddy65 Oh yea he was pissed once I told him about it, maybe the mechanic that he took it too also didn't know. Well, I'm glad I saw this video and then once I read Clate Mcgehee's comment that was the nail in the coffin to check that motor mount and lo and behold, it was untouched. You have to be careful with mechanics now, can't trust anyone. They definitely prey on people that just trust everyone and throw money left and right.

[@schell5373]

Would this be the same thing for left turns? I get a noise on left turns, hardly noticeable when I am actually on the road, but I always hear it when I am in my parking garage. I have also noticed that when it is really cold out, the steering seems a little rough...almost feels like it locks up a little bit. I can't tell if it is a problem with my power steering or not. 06 S40 T5 @ 94k mi, just had my timing belt, tensioner, drive belts, and the passenger side motor mount replaced. They didn't say anything about my driver side motor mount, but I'm not sure how thoroughly they checked it since it wasn't what they were working on.

[@scherdaddy65]

It is hard to say since you already replaced that one motor mount. I think the passenger motor mount holds forward moving torque. my noise started with right hand turns mainly when cold then eventually started making noise accelerating on inclines as well since motor lifted up more as it got worse. initially thought it was CV joint but boots were not broken open which is usually when they break down due to contaminants. Also looked at A arm bushings but it was not that after replacing all that first. noticed motor torquing too much while looking under hood as someone started in 1st up incline

[@sisasostb2640]

Hey man, I’ve just found your video. Replaced sway bar bushes (they were well worn) both top mounts (worn out) drop links (worn out) but clatter over slightly bumpy roads and ugly noise on right turns persist. I’m hoping your vid has solved my problem. Did you have the light persistent clatter? I’ll let you know how it goes! Thanks for your time and effort in posting!

[@scherdaddy65]

Not really, my noise was turning right or going up an incline when accelerating (basically under a load) causing the engine to lift up due to bad motor mount and causing it to bind with the transmission I suppose. If yours is making noise all the time could be suspension or drive train related. Are any of your CV axle boots broke open? Mine was a 5 spd. If someone started out in first up a hill while I stood beside the engine I could see it rise up more than normal. Hope this helps. Let me know what it ends up being. Take Care

[@sisasostb2640]

@@scherdaddy65 Hey man, so replaced the engine mount and the nasty noise from left wheel when turning right under power is gone. Quiet, so quiet. Engine mount also cleared up a slight bit annoying vibration when accelerating and when idling at around 2000rpm. Clanking persisted until I rechecked front right hand top mount which I somehow managed to not install correctly. Rattled them up until snug but still kooked it. Extremely surprised to discover it loose. Still can't see how it happened unless it bound up then moved loose as I drove. Was just a little movement but enough. Chased this clanking noise through both droplinks, sway bar bushes, engine mount and finally the top mount. Everything is excellent now. Your video set me on the right path so thanks a lot, I appreciate it. Did the starter motor too. Airbox is a bitch but wriggles free to the left with patience. Noted it can't be tested without reconnecting everything. Cheers amigo, I've subscribed.

[@scherdaddy65]

@@sisasostb2640 That is awesome. Feels good to help someone out and hopefully avoid what I went thru. Even my normal mechanic said he couldn't figure it out and that's when I started diagnosing it on my own. Take care.

[@Brad_Myers]

I just bought a 2008 S70 Convertible T5. Engine mounts and layout appear to be exactly the same as your S40. It's making a loud "thunk" sound when slowing down or sometimes speeding up. Also when making turns. Sounds seems to be more from the drivers side. Mechanic told me to replace the struts AND the motor mounts (along with new belts, which seems like a good idea since you're already in that part of the engine.) I'm thinking the struts are fine and my noise is from the motor mounts. Also car is slow to go to first gear at times (causing a little burnout.. Look kids.. I'm not trying to be cool. My car just has a problems.) Was yours a CLUNK kinda sound?

[@scherdaddy65]

Brad Myers it has been awhile and as the mount got worse the noise changed. It was also worse when the gear oil was cold. It was a clunking and grinding noise when accelerating and turns from stop. You might also have someone look at the engine as you start out up an incline. That's when I saw the engine rise up higher than norm. I have never changed the struts and have 170k miles. Good luck

[@Webrisernl]

I saw some thick bit liquid on the engine mout the one thats under the coolant reservoir of my t5. Can you tell me if this is a problem ?

[@scherdaddy65]

I am no certified mechanic but I don't think any car fluid on the motor mount would cause it to fail. It would probably be anti freeze or engine oil possibly in that area. I've seen motor mounts break to where the engine looked like it would come out of the car but my volvo mount was more subtlety visible looking at it starting in first gear up an incline with someone looking under the hood.

[@Webrisernl]

@@scherdaddy65 hi thanks for the comment I think its fluid from the engine mount. Its leak I think.

[@jermainejones2831]

Hello sir. My mom is having the same symptoms on her s40. I wanted to ask you what is the technical name for the part you purchased and did it sit in the front or rear near the transmission.

[@scherdaddy65]

It was the passenger side Upper motor mount that was broken allowing the engine to twist or torque too much when under a load starting out in 1st or 2nd or going up Hill. This would cause a misalignment between engine and transmission making the gears in the transmission bind. you can see this mount under the hood but visual inspection will not show the break. there is another mount near the transmission but it was not causing my issue in forward. Best of luck

[@jermainejones2831]

Ok great! Thanks. Too, could you give me the price range for that particular part.?

[@lawrenceb2480]

I was curious as too how many miles on the S40? I am going to work on a 2005 V50 with 76K and it too has a bad RH Upper Motor Mount problem.

[@scherdaddy65]

About 120,000 miles on it

[@roarpony]

You usually feel a vibration at idle. I've seen them fail at 15k due to pot holes. You usually see a leak since they're hydraulic.

[@jirka87]

Did the car vibrates around (while steady in neutral) 2000Rpm while the engine mount was bad ?

[@scherdaddy65]

Sorry. Did not see this question till today. I mainly recall this car only giving me issues when accelerating but I've had motor mounts go bad in three different vehicle's and it's possible that if it's bad enough that it would vibrate excessively in neutral. I've had bad ones practically come thru the hood before. Not sure if this helps any.

[@vincentrice5343]

Yes, because of a bad motor mount it will make noise in neutral and park.

[@richiebay11]

okay guys I fix my noise it was a worn out tensioner inside the timing belt ,change them bad boy n it's running like a champ now ,thx

[@scherdaddy65]

good to know in case that tensioner noise comes up. so far the car has been great since the motor mount

[@KAPtv]

Good work over all Can you Rename your video if you can to 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Passange lower Right Motor Mount 12 2013

[@vivianhyde1569]

How long did it take to replace the mounts

[@scherdaddy65]

Been awhile but I'd say and hr or maybe two tops on the one I replaced.

[@OLUWASUXES]

Thank you for posting. I am heading out now to buy the part and hopefully this will resolve my issue. I will update everyone

[@OLUWASUXES]

Sorry for the late reply, this resolved my issue after replacing left and right full shafts, lower arms and shock absorbers. Spent a lot on those parts until i found your video....@scherdaddy65 Thank you very much for posting. Followed your steps and it was very easy. I fixed it, test drove it and it was as silent as i wanted.

[@richiebay11]

I would like to know if urs noise was like rattling noise? Bcos I hve s40 2004 and there is this rattling noise when I step on the gas n am thinking abt changing the mounts but I don't want to waste time n money if Thts not the problem causing the noise

[@scherdaddy65]

The noise was a rattle/grinding that the gears made as they came out of alignment as the motor rotated too far. Always worse when cold and under a load light turning up incline from a stop. Eventually would do it accelerating up on ramps. Cv axles tend to do this when turning under load is why I thought it was that but boots were not cut where grease would leak out and that is what normally starts them going. Have someone start car in first up slight Hill and see how far motor rotates is how I finally decided on motor mount. Good luck let me know what it ends up being

[@sjohn4134]

+scherdaddy65 quick question. just bought a 2009 s40 the a/c cycles about every 4-5 seconds causing the car to kind of thump. took it to the shop and they said the a/c was fine. they told me the motor mount on the passenger side was a little worn and is probably why i feel the a/c. Is it normal for the a/c to do that and is it somthing you feel in your s40?

[@scherdaddy65]

+shane johnston I would say if motor mount is pretty warn that the torque from the AC compressor kicking in would torque the motor enough to thump it up and back down. it was amazing how much grief that little mount caused me. good luck

[@sjohn4134]

+scherdaddy65 cars only got 58000 miles so im still trying to figure out how the motor mount could be that worn. thanks for the quick responce!

[@pradabahamon007]

I Been going crazy with this issue, its like a grinding noise when turning or pushing the gas, was that the noise you fixed?

[@scherdaddy65]

Andres Prada it was a grinding noise when just turning right at first and as the motor mount weakened it would do it accelerating up slight inclines like highway ramps because the motor was lifting up and binding with drive train among other things i guess. i thought it was CV Axle but if boots aren't broke they tend to last unless abused. it's been good few years now

[@pradabahamon007]

Thank u so much for your response, I changed the axel last week and nothing so I'm doing it tomorrow ... I guess u helped more people than u though it would thank you

[@scherdaddy65]

Andres Prada you can also have someone stand outside the car while trying to start out up a hill and if motor raises up quite a bit that's your issue

[@IamtheWV17]

Ahhh well.... my parents have had this issue on their s40. They sadly took it to a mechanic and lost 800AUD to "fixes" that didn't fix... I'm watching this video to learn how to fix it for them.

[@Iceman125967]

Was your steering heavy too?

[@scherdaddy65]

It's been awhile now but by heavy I guess you mean like the feeling when you run out of power steering and have manual steering? In that case no. It felt more like gears not meshing together properly as the engine lifted up mainly when turning from a stop but sometimes just accelerating like on an on-ramp as it got worse.

[@mr_jaimebasurto]

I want to be sure I have understood properly. My car has a noice that it seems the engine is gonna fall when I advance or go in reverse, right away. I just changed struts, control arms, etc.. and this weird noice is still there. It is like a strong kick. 2 Garages had look at it already and I am not convinced of their opinions. The noise is center right (passager side). 1 Do you think it could be the same issue? 2 Special tools to change the mount are needed? 3 A mechanic needs to change it OR I can change it myself? 4 Need to lift the car from below the engine? HELP!!! I am fed up!!!

[@scherdaddy65]

I am only a backyard mechanic but I did end up replacing my motor mount myself and did not use any special tools that volvo called for hoisting the engine. Is your noise when you are letting the clutch out or right after it engages? Also if a bad motor mount you can see motor raise and torque more than normal while looking under hood while someone else drives especially up a little Hill. Mine sounded like gears grinding and popping till I got going and worse when cold or uphill

[@mr_jaimebasurto]

+scherdaddy65 // Thanks for replying to me and specially so fast. It is just right away it engages and starts advancing. I saw it with the hood open and the motor jumps and moves as if it didn't had a lot to hold to. And yes, anything is now making that motor more noise while turning. I am sure it is not the suspension (it is all new!!). Do I need to lift the motor or put a support below? Any suggestion? Great video. Do you have still the car? Thanks!!

[@scherdaddy65]

+Jaime Basurto yes my wife loves her car. Only issue since motor mount was hesitation on hwy. Ended up needing free computer firmware update and fuel pressure regulator but great car mostly now. Anyway, I used 2x6 on floor jack to distribute weight across oil pan is how I lifted mine. A coworker just told me that Harbor Freight sells a support like volvo uses that goes over top of motor to each fender to help distribute the load. Called engine support bar 96524.

[@scherdaddy65]

+Jaime Basurto yes my wife loves her car. Only issue since motor mount was hesitation on hwy. Ended up needing free computer firmware update and fuel pressure regulator but great car mostly now. Anyway, I used 2x6 on floor jack to distribute weight across oil pan is how I lifted mine. A coworker just told me that Harbor Freight sells a support like volvo uses that goes over top of motor to each fender to help distribute the load. Called engine support bar 96524.

[@mr_jaimebasurto]

+scherdaddy65 Thanks for the advice and I will try to change it myself. I appreciate your time and again, great video.

[@321321jamie]

What's the volvo part number please

[@scherdaddy65]

Jamie Holmes depends on your engine and transmission. Go to volvopartslisle.com and search under engine then engine mountings after you input your car info. Mine was 31262676 I believe

[@ViralClipsThatDontSuck]

Backwoods fix, drill out the rubber, and put the silicone rite to it.

[@scherdaddy65]

Silicone the new duct tape lol. Definitely a thought. Thanks for sharing

[@ViralClipsThatDontSuck]

@@scherdaddy65 In the racing world you always take off your stock engine mounts, fill them with silicone and bolt back on. The silicone reduces any loss of torque if its the really hard silicone. However if you use softer silicone in that rubber boot you still have something to reduce vibration and it absolutely will work. Some jack the engine up a tiny bit from the oilpan using wood between jack and pan. Do this, let silicone set for curing time, then let jack down and silicone should fill the gaps it needed to.