Cheap ebay engine mounts

JeffersS13 · May 23rd, 2021, 19:54

I'm a tight arse, both mounts are shot on my D5.

Anyone fitted the cheapy ~£92 for the pair ones from ebay??

Any issues with them?

Ripmax · May 23rd, 2021, 20:19

When you say "shot" are they just leaking vacuum, or are actually wobbly?

With the D5s it's a common problem where the mounts leak. You can safely plug up the hoses that go to them, and run them without vacuum.

Can't comment on how good the cheapy mounts are, but obviously if the current ones aren't stable then they need to go.

Georgeandkira · May 23rd, 2021, 20:28

No Volvo diesels in No. America so no experience nor did a quick look unearth any diesel part listings so I have only members' testimony on cheap garbage diesel mounts to reference. STAY AWAY.

I've read cheap mounts don't last 6 months.

Be frugal, be economical but don't be .....
Do you know what a buffalo nickel is? "He's so cheap the Indian's riding the buffalo".

John97Tdi · May 23rd, 2021, 22:52

I've just ordered some Corteco engine mounts, also from ebay, which after a discount of 15% that 'carpartsinmotion' were running at the time came in at about £105. Since by many accounts these are Volvo OEM, if you shop around you should be able to find some for not much more than you are considering to pay at present - and have the peace of mind that they are going to work correctly and not fail in a few months.

May 23rd, 2021, 19:54	#1
JeffersS13 New Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2021 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Spalding	Cheap ebay engine mounts I'm a tight arse, both mounts are shot on my D5. Anyone fitted the cheapy ~£92 for the pair ones from ebay?? Any issues with them?

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Ripmax Member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2023 16:27 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Leicestershire (with VIDA pm me)	When you say "shot" are they just leaking vacuum, or are actually wobbly? With the D5s it's a common problem where the mounts leak. You can safely plug up the hoses that go to them, and run them without vacuum. Can't comment on how good the cheapy mounts are, but obviously if the current ones aren't stable then they need to go. __________________ Current - 2004 Volvo V70R Titanium Grey - 67k 2008 S60 2.0t Sport Electric Silver - 156k 2000 V70 Classic 2.4M Signal Red - 240k 2001 Audi A6 C5 Sport Avant 1.9 TDi - 173k

May 23rd, 2021, 20:28	#3
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 13:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	No Volvo diesels in No. America so no experience nor did a quick look unearth any diesel part listings so I have only members' testimony on cheap garbage diesel mounts to reference. STAY AWAY. I've read cheap mounts don't last 6 months. Be frugal, be economical but don't be ..... Do you know what a buffalo nickel is? "He's so cheap the Indian's riding the buffalo". Last edited by Georgeandkira; May 23rd, 2021 at 20:32.

May 23rd, 2021, 22:52	#4
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:17 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	I've just ordered some Corteco engine mounts, also from ebay, which after a discount of 15% that 'carpartsinmotion' were running at the time came in at about £105. Since by many accounts these are Volvo OEM, if you shop around you should be able to find some for not much more than you are considering to pay at present - and have the peace of mind that they are going to work correctly and not fail in a few months.

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