96 850 Turbo - Which engine mount kit?
My upper engine mount is starting to go bad, I can see cracks in it. I'm pretty sure all the engine mounts are originals and should be replaced. Are aftermarket engine mounts good to go or should I stick with OEM Volvo?
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polskamafia mjl
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Avoid URO and probably Pro Parts Sweden for sure. Hopefully someone can chime in with what brands are safe to use.
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I went with Volvo for the upper torque mount but it was a pita to get in. If I were to do it again I´d give the PU Units that come with a left and a right part and just bolt together a try. If the additional noise bothers you you can still go the OEM route.
If you have to replace the lower ones go OEM if your 850 is a keeper. If not, don´t do it unless really necessary of go aftermarket.
Since my 96 R is a keeper I´m trying to go OEM / Volvo wherever possible unless something better is available. For my 95 N/A I get the cheapest parts available of off the junkyard of old parts I replaced on the R.
If you have to replace the lower ones go OEM if your 850 is a keeper. If not, don´t do it unless really necessary of go aftermarket.
Since my 96 R is a keeper I´m trying to go OEM / Volvo wherever possible unless something better is available. For my 95 N/A I get the cheapest parts available of off the junkyard of old parts I replaced on the R.
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Upper turqe mount bushing is a pain when it comes to replacing the usual ones. There are a few good options for getting it out and the new one pressed around this site. Some have tried some crazy stuff as well, I know I have.
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Good videos Robert.
This car was my kids for going back and forth to high school. Now that they're off in college it's evolved into my daily driver/project car. It's not a keeper, but it may become one as I keep working on it. I think I'll go Volvo OEM from FCP Euro for the torque mounts, upper and lower, she shifts hard sometimes between 1st and 2nd if I get into the gas. Lately I've been taking it easy as I don't want the upper torque mount to break. I haven't inspected the front motor mount, the one under the serpentine belt, so I don't know if that one needs replaced or not.
This car was my kids for going back and forth to high school. Now that they're off in college it's evolved into my daily driver/project car. It's not a keeper, but it may become one as I keep working on it. I think I'll go Volvo OEM from FCP Euro for the torque mounts, upper and lower, she shifts hard sometimes between 1st and 2nd if I get into the gas. Lately I've been taking it easy as I don't want the upper torque mount to break. I haven't inspected the front motor mount, the one under the serpentine belt, so I don't know if that one needs replaced or not.
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