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1996 Volvo 850 engine vibration - bad power steering pump?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
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1996 Volvo 850 engine vibration - bad power steering pump?

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I have a 1996 Volvo 850. It has an engine vibration and the power steering seems to cut out every so often. Is it possible the power steering pump is bad and causing the vibration?

Thanks in advance for constructive input!

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Post by abscate »

Check your power steering fluid level first.

Engine vibration is probably attention required in tuneup....coil wires cap rotor plugs require periodic replacement , roughly 2-3 year intervals
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