Motor mounts replacement

Tiny
WAMPADDLE0323
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  • 2003 HONDA ACCORD
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 235,000 MILES
I need two motor mounts replaced. One at the front of the engine and side by radiator.
To save money, I want to buy off eBay. I found an entire kit for $65.00.
My local auto parts store was $150.00 for one.
Would you recommend going with the higher priced one, or can I go with the cheaper kit?
Also, what should my time and labor cost be to replace them?
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 AT 9:19 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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If you are doing it all yourself then it is your call on the parts. Just be sure they fit your exact application. If you are having a shop do it and they will use your parts then I would talk to them about it.
My policy on using customer supplied parts is simple, I do not. Why? Because I am providing a warranty on the parts and labor, as such I only use parts from places I trust to provide good parts and stand behind them if there is a problem.

Labor costs depend a lot on the shop. Time wise, the book calls for about two hours but that time depends a lot on your location. If you are in a rust belt state it could easily take longer to deal with rusty parts.
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 AT 10:04 PM

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