So I changed both front and rear engine mounts this weekend; both were broken. The front mostly affected.

As my usual custom, I took out both parts and took them to Gudu and subsequently Apo parts market. My plan was to get "direct belgium" replacements especially for the front mount which is computer controlled. I had read online of some people who used aftermarket front mounts and had unecessary noise/vibrations.

I first went to Gudu which sells mostly new parts because one of my parts guys had told me he had "direct belgium" mounts.
On getting there, in typical part seller fashion he brought used aftermarket parts and tried to convince me they were used OEM
After a quick comparison with the broken one he admitted trying to be dubious. Waste of my time
I headed to Apo Market.

Apo Market sells mostly used parts.
The seller I met had both direct Belgium aka used OEM and used aftermarket mounts.
His advice is actually why I opened this thread.
He said there's a particular brand of used aftermarket that he will give me a warranty on. He vouched that even the front mount of this aftermarket will run without vibrations and last as long.
I didn't want to take the risk, but was tempted since he would have made more money on the OEM but was recommending the aftermarket.

In the end, I got the OEM for the front and an aftermarket for the rear. Fitted them, no issues, no vibrations.

Don't know if anyone has had an experience with an aftermarket front mount?

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ray48:
Oga Piyke. Kindly indicate ur tel no for us to add u to our Auto What’s App group. U seem very cerebral. We will be glad to have u there.

Replied your email

Piyke:


Replied your email

Thanks. Have replied u back

With the aftermarket, you will be back to status quo very soon. I replaced both front and back about 3yrs ago, back is still intact but front leaked its oil December but i dont have vibrations.

The last time i changed the mounts, i wasnt satisfied, there was still vibrations until i changed valve cover gasket. I believe that increased engine vacuum which also increased the vacuum to the front mount.

Very bad mounts will give an engine thud when starting from zero. Even though mine has leaked oil, it has not cut. I will still manage it till it cuts since there is no vibrations.

My friend who uses 2008 accord got tired of replacing mounts with aftermarket, as soon as he got a used oem mount, its still intact 2yrs after. Non of the aftermarket lasted 6 months.

adanny01:
With the aftermarket, you will be back to status quo very soon. I replaced both front and back about 3yrs ago, back is still intact but front leaked its oil December but i dont have vibrations.

The last time i changed the mounts, i wasnt satisfied, there was still vibrations until i changed valve cover gasket. I believe that increased engine vacuum which also increased the vacuum to the front mount.

Very bad mounts will give an engine thud when starting from zero. Even though mine has leaked oil, it has not cut. I will still manage it till it cuts since there is no vibrations.

My friend who uses 2008 accord got tired of replacing mounts with aftermarket, as soon as he got a used oem mount, its still intact 2yrs after. Non of the aftermarket lasted 6 months.

Thanks for this. I suspected that poor aftermarkets may have issues especially the front. However, the OEM I put in front has a minor leak, no vibrations just yet. Will continue to monitor and see what next.

So what happened??

radautoworks:
So what happened??

Nothing just yet! Still minor leak or should I say seepage. BTW do you have the front mount for the 2003 Accord LX 2.4L?

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Piyke:


Nothing just yet! Still minor leak or should I say seepage. BTW do you have the front mount for the 2003 Accord LX 2.4L?

You won't believe I'm just seeing this!

CARQUEST/Anchor Hydraulic Front Engine Mount
N44,256 1 rear warranty
http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=ANM&partNumber=9247

Some updates....

So the used OEM finally broke and I replaced it with the the below...

Piyke:
Apo Market sells mostly used parts.
The seller I met had both direct Belgium aka used OEM and used aftermarket mounts.
His advice is actually why I opened this thread.
He said there's a particular brand of used aftermarket that he will give me a warranty on. He vouched that even the front mount of this aftermarket will run without vibrations and last as long.
I didn't want to take the risk, but was tempted since he would have made more money on the OEM but was recommending the aftermarket.

In the end, I got the OEM for the front and an aftermarket for the rear. Fitted them, no issues, no vibrations.

Alas, the 'reputable aftermarket' had some vibration when at a stop with the transmission in D and AC on (e.g. At a red light). I just didn't like the Fred Flinstone massage .

To be honest, it wasn't that pronounced but certainly not something I could leave with. Drove it for some months and finally decided enough is enough. Yesterday, I switched back to used OEM again and it's all nice and smooth . The rough massager wasn't broken when I brought it out. It was still good.

And how much have you spent so far on all the ones you've bought.

Piyke:
Some updates....

So the used OEM finally broke and I replaced it with the the below...



Alas, the 'reputable aftermarket' had some vibration when at a stop with the transmission in D and AC on (e.g. At a red light). I just didn't like the Fred Flinstone massage .

To be honest, it wasn't that pronounced but certainly not something I could leave with. Drove it for some months and finally decided enough is enough. Yesterday, I switched back to used OEM again and it's all nice and smooth . The rough massager wasn't broken when I brought it out. It was still good.

Lol

Good question

radautoworks:
And how much have you spent so far on all the ones you've bought.

About 40k. Should have a trip to the US sometime and will pick up the OEM...

Piyke:


About 40k. Should have a trip to the US sometime and will pick up the OEM...

My point exactly. Ours was 44k and had a warranty...

radautoworks:


My point exactly. Ours was 44k and had a warranty...

I looked at the Anchor brand (Anchor 9247) and didn't like the reviews I found online. From early failures to vibrations...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B0031HE0BY/ref=cm_cr_unknown?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&pageNumber=1

Piyke:


I looked at the Anchor brand (Anchor 9247) and didn't like the reviews I found online. From early failures to vibrations...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B0031HE0BY/ref=cm_cr_unknown?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&pageNumber=1

Okay o but we swear by anchor and Moog. That's why we offer the warranties we do.

Piyke:
I first went to Gudu which sells mostly new parts because one of my parts guys had told me he had "direct belgium" mounts.
On getting there, in typical part seller fashion he brought used aftermarket parts and tried to convince me they were used OEM
After a quick comparison with the broken one he admitted trying to be dubious. Waste of my time
I headed to Apo Market.

please where is this Apo market is it close to resettlement?

aaidel:


please where is this Apo market is it close to resettlement?

It's on the same road but further down. You can search for it on Google maps using "Apo spare parts" or "mechanic village, apo"

Piyke:


It's on the same road but further down. You can search for it on Google maps using "Apo spare parts" or "mechanic village, apo"

ok thank you very much

So I have just done a video on how to catch those dubious part sellers who try to sell APPEARANCE front engine mounts for the 2003 - 2007 Accord in the name of OEM.
Hope it helps someone.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7LKqj9_NqU

Piyke:
Apo Market sells mostly used parts.
The seller I met had both direct Belgium aka used OEM and used aftermarket mounts.
His advice is actually why I opened this thread.
He said there's a particular brand of used aftermarket that he will give me a warranty on. He vouched that even the front mount of this aftermarket will run without vibrations and last as long.
I didn't want to take the risk, but was tempted since he would have made more money on the OEM but was recommending the aftermarket.

In the end, I got the OEM for the front and an aftermarket for the rear. Fitted them, no issues, no vibrations.

You should have gone OEM for the rear and aftermarket for the front. You most likely would not have experienced the vibrations at red lights.

rationalmind:


You should have gone OEM for the rear and aftermarket for the front. You most likely would not have experienced the vibrations at red lights.

This is wrong. The front mount is computer controlled and is the main one to keep OEM if you want to keep vibrations away.

Piyke:


This is wrong. The front mount is computer controlled and is the main one to keep OEM if you want to keep vibrations away.

I had vibrations at red lights when I installed aftermarket mounts. Went online and found the following threads on acurazine. Followed the recommendations, changed my rear to OEM and vibrations were gone.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/aftermarket-motor-mounts-causing-vibration-966175/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/heavy-vibration-after-changing-xlr8-mounts-922409/

rationalmind:


I had vibrations at red lights when I installed aftermarket mounts. Went online and found the following threads on acurazine. Followed the recommendations, changed my rear to OEM and vibrations were gone.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/aftermarket-motor-mounts-causing-vibration-966175/

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/heavy-vibration-after-changing-xlr8-mounts-922409/

I have OEM front, aftermarket rear and not having vibrations. But, I must say the view from the article is interesting. Thanks for sharing.