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Front Engine Mount - Considering Aftermarket? 850

I want to replace front engine mount (the one at the crankshaft pulley) on my 1995 Volvo 850. I usually use genuine parts, but the price difference for this part between Volvo and aftermarket (MTC?) is quite big ($78 vs $28).
So I wonder - does anyone has experience with aftermarket front mount?
At 140K and thousands spent on parts, one starts thinking about cutting corners...








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Front Engine Mount - Considering Aftermarket? 850

I believe thats your Right motor mount.
I used aftermarket for that and had no issues.
Theres not much to the mount itself so go the cheap route.
If your going to do it yourself the one bolt is pain to remove.








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Front Engine Mount - Considering Aftermarket? 850

Just to conclude this trend - I replaced the from mount in 15 minutes after I raised the engine with a jack by some 2-3 inches. This cleared access to all bolts. As a side note - the original mount was absolutely shot (broken rubber, etc) after 140K. It was probably bad much earlier, I just never got to it. Now the engine feels very smooth in the cabin.








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Front Engine Mount - Considering Aftermarket? 850

Follow Bay 13 I did and found it a breeze. Your results may differ. Used the cheap mount but only have 5k on it.








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Also, Bay 13 you are God.








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Front Engine Mount - Considering Aftermarket? 850

Thank you Mike. I will do it myself. What bolt(s) are hard to remove? Do I need special tools? I want to be prepared before I start.
I will be changing timing belt and want to do the mount as well.







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