Is it recommended to replace the strut mounts when changing stuts? It looks like the Volvo ones are close to $100 each so this adds considerably to the cost of the job. Also is there a quality aftermarket one that is comparable to orginal equipment?
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1990 240 Sdn 277K, 1990 240 Wgn M47II 157K

if you are doing the wagon, maybe, maybe not. depends on the shape. if you are doing the sedan-277k-yep, no question. good luck, chuck.

Hi,

I did my strut mounts when I did the struts on our turbo a while back. I had originally planned to use dealer parts--until I noted that they were identical to the scantech parts from FCP Groton (both sets were made in korea and carried the same bearing numbers, etc.) The dealer parts were even in a sealed Volvo bag, with a parts label listing Sweden as the country of origin.

I ended up "trying" some MTC units bought through a local parts house--I hadn't heard anything about them at this point--I should have left well enough alone! They lasted about 3 days before the rubber started to pull away from the center bearing.

FWIW, the original units were SKF. IPD carried the SKF units (but they are now also made in korea). I also heard that the SKF parts are available through eEuroparts.com, LLC (www.eeuroparts.com) but can't swear to it.

Hope this helps,

Steve A-

fwiw, i would not use an mtc motor mount, strut mount or any other part, on a bicycle. terrible stuff. too bad that happened. good luck, chuck.

Thanks for the thoughts. Yeah, I learned a lot--problem was I didn't know anything about MTC. The box said made in USA, but I think that applied only to the box . . . .

Still looking for SKF strut mounts made in germany--though I have settled for korean SKFs in the interim.

Best!

Steve A-