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Postby busheytrader » 18 Apr 2014 08:43

Hi,

Like others on the forum, I replaced the rubber gearbox mount some time back and gained transmission noise drone when cruising around 70mph or above. The mount came from one of our specialists and was marked "made in India" on the packaging. It was rock hard ' granite like compared to the oily jelly thing it replaced.

The 'Anchor', Part # 2675 shows as this
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/a ... /overview/
and this
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=315251

NAPA's website displays it as suitable for these Volvo's
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=315251

In the UK the Volvo mount appears to be available as this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A522017-FEBI- ... 35d42902ec

Has anyone in the UK tried the equivalent Volvo part? I'd like to make sure I order the right item.

Thanks,

Adam

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Postby Odd » 18 Apr 2014 10:45

Be bold and adventurous Adam! Tread a virgin territory
where no man has trod before... Buy one and try it out...

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Postby Workshop Help » 18 Apr 2014 12:06

Part # 2675.

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Postby dursleyman » 18 Apr 2014 14:38

Couldn't stand the suspense so I just ordered one to try.

Watch this space.

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Postby busheytrader » 19 Apr 2014 12:33

Maybe I should just wrap an EP90 soaked rag around the mounting rubber.

Keeping it away from both exhaust pipes, of course [;)]

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Postby busheytrader » 29 Jan 2015 19:54

Hi Russ,

Did you get to fit the Volvo gearbox mount?

Cheers,

Adam

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Postby dursleyman » 29 Jan 2015 22:55

Ha! Funny thing, the supplier messed up and couldn't deliver so I took that as an omen and just re-used the good old one. Its a bit soft but nothing bad and its fine for a road car.
I had only replaced it because the engine was out and it seemed a good idea at the time. That was a mistake.

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Re: Made in UK - Rear Motor Mounts

Postby Howard722 » 25 Aug 2021 12:46

Finally did the Volvo gearbox mount conversion. all went very well, minor fettling all in line with the advice notes.
Chuffed and relieved to have normal service resumed :D
Enjoy & regards

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Re: Made in UK - Rear Motor Mounts

Postby busheytrader » 25 Aug 2021 14:56

Wow, it’s been 4 years since I adapted the Volvo gearbox mount on my 7V8 and still going strong! No transmission judder in stop / start traffic and no softening of the rubber.

Glad to know it worked for you as well Howard…

Links for anyone wishing to pursue the Volvo gearbox mount conversion…

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23518&p=239746&hilit=Volvo#p239746

https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... =4&t=29990

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Re: Made in UK - Rear Motor Mounts

Postby stevie_a » 25 Aug 2021 19:58

Great!
this is on my to do list... 8)
If it's not broke don't fix it.

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Re: Made in UK - Rear Motor Mounts

Postby dursleyman » 26 Aug 2021 17:05

I have the Volvo 740 mounts on both my cars. They are still made to OE spec and inexpexpensive. They look very similar to our TR7/8 ones and almost a direct swap.
You just need to slot the crossmember holes slightly and enlarge the centre hole slightly by running a drill down it.
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