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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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i own a 96 850 GLT and it shakes when i let off the gas and hit the brakes but only for a second then when i coast it shakes sometimes but sometimes it doesen't and i think its getting progressively worse also when i back up in the morning i get a hard click from under the driver side fender any help on the matter would be great thanks
 
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Motor mount?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Sounds like Motor mount to me too.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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hey thanks i just got the car and i have done some small stuff wiring and brakes stuff like that is the motor mount a hard repair could i do it myslf or would i have to take it to a shop or get a cherry picker???
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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Doesn't look too bad. I've never done it though. Here is a link on how to do it, if it's the front mount:

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/front_mount.php

I would not hesitate to do it myself if mine was bad after reading the instructions.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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Make sure to get the right parts for that front (pax-side) mount, as there are 2 different mounts.

Some mounts seem simply bolted on the subframe, while others seem press-fit. FCP Groton carries them all, I think.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo850mounts.htm


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