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350SDL motor (engine) mounts, why so expensive?
I am searching for motor mounts for my 91 350SDL, and the only ones available from our sponsor are Genuine, and over $70 each! I tried my other source (they have "Rock" bottom prices), and no mounts are even available. Anyone have a line on less expensive mounts for my SDL?
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Are the mounts the familiar rubber pyramid style, or the hydraulic type as used in some 124s & later chassis? If they are the old rubber pyramid style, ones from 86-87 300SDLs should be the same. |
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I just looked at the '87 SDL part number, and it is a 123 part.
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AFAIK the 3.0 and 3.5 cars use the same mounts. I put what I assume are 3.0 mounts in my 3.5 in 2013.
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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350sdl mounts are different than 300sdl mounts
350sdl mounts have frame mount tabs on the corners.
300sdl mounts have frame mount tabs on the side. Both have the "pyramid" shape. Look similar. Attached photo with the Lemforder box in view is the 300sdl mount. The mount viewed on the left (same photo) was an "inexpensive" brand (not even uro) after 25,000 or so miles. New Lemforder is to its right. Next photo is the 350sdl. I've gone "inexpensive" in the past several times only to have them transfer engine vibration & crush up quickly. False economy. I recommend just going for the genuine version and be done with it. My "genuine" Lemforders have the phoenix emblem, with the mb star ground off, and made in Turkey. I think I paid double the inexpensive brand offerings and glad I did. They do a much better job at sorting out the motor vibration too. Much better rubber formula.
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1986 300SDL 440,xxx Last edited by 86-300sdl; 11-28-2016 at 01:34 PM. |
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That answers that! Yet another 350 only part
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That's cheap! As contrasted with E320 CDI engine mounts. Over $200.00 / pair - IIRC.
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Again, the catalog shows a 123 part number for the '87, but a 126 part number for the'91,and two different part numbers for the right and left. I am not saying the 123 part number won't bolt in and work, I am just not sure if it is the best thing to do knowing how the designers of these cars are/were.
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Take a look at this item: MERCEDES BENZ W126 350SD 350SDL ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS 1262410313 1262410413 SET 2 | eBay |
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I feel compelled to tie these two threads together. Anyone see the connection between customers wanting low cost parts and their reaction to the cost of high quality parts? Also see where they are made, pricing.
While elevated cost does not always = higher quality, there is a reason why it is difficult to buy quality parts anymore. Try and buy a brake rotor that does not rust away in 2 years of salt belt use. 350SDL motor (engine) mounts, why so expensive? 350SDL motor (engine) mounts, why so expensive? I am searching for motor mounts for my 91 350SDL, and the only ones available from our sponsor are Genuine, and over $70 each! I tried my other source (they have "Rock" bottom prices), and no mounts are even available. Anyone have a line on less expensive mounts for my SDL? Lemforder Engine mounts made in China They were in clearance for $35 each. I've use this site (not Pelican Parts) quite often in the past year or so because the prices are far cheaper than anyone else a |
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Seems like your answer could be as simple as looking your vehicle. How do the bolt tabs line up. 45* to the front of the car, or 90* to the front of the car.
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If you want some real sticker shock, price the little engine mount dampers and their rubber mounts. -J
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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If I use the 123 mounts, they would have a different orientation (45* angle) than the 126 mounts, and I am not sure if that would cause a problem. Even though I have a quality set of 123 mounts, I will probably just go with the ebay mounts.......Rich
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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