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Part Quality Concerns: Aftermarket Stuff

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posted by  kittysgreyvolvo on  Tue Mar 21 14:31 CST 2017
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The Volvo 240 OEM strut mount PN 1272455 apparently fails within a year of install. See here:

Volvo OEM strut mounts .. early Failure?
http://www.forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=315522

At the end of the article, the only lasting solution, unless someone else knows better, are the steel camber strut plates.

Hope that helps.
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