nieuport17

I bought and replaced the front engine mount a couple of years ago, and I noticed that the part is starting to crack again.
I know I could probably just return the part back to AutoZone and get a new one, but I was hoping not to do this again for a bit longer than 2years.
So, Im curious where others get their front engine mount from?

SpdySylvrEX

OEM is the best, unless you are going to upgrade...

then try DEZOD.com

04 Honda Civic

iTrader: (2)

Duralast makes front engine mounts? If they have a lifetime warranty and last 2 years I may start using them as well.

Oem mounts last about two years with no lifetime warranty.

MindBomber

Energy suspendion motor mount inserts are affordable and will serve as a lifetime replacement, but you need to tolerate a slight vibration at idle and it does get annoying at times.

OEM is great if you don't mind replacing it every couple years.

My choice, fill the voids in the bushing of the oem mount with construction adhesive, let it dry, then drill a few evenly placed holes through the now solid mount to minimize vibrations. Sound crazy, but it works, read the back of a tube of construction adhesive and you'll see it has a hardness rating just like the oem rubber. An effective $5 fix.

nieuport17

Thank you for the replies.
Duralast do make engine mount (at least for the front one).
So, by the look of the replies, people tend to replace the mount every couple years.

It's not too hard to replace the front mount, but the mount is so close the the radiator, I always have to be careful it.

SpdySylvrEX

Did not know that...I have had my car for almost 8 years and have never had to replace mine. Knock, knock...