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S40 Motor mounts causing vibration at idle

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1996 - 2004 S40
1996 - 2004 V40
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jtz54
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S40 Motor mounts causing vibration at idle

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I'm confused on the actual location and number of motor mounts on an S40. I can see 3 (front, rear and right-side). I know I have a bad one because of the vibration from the engine. I ordered the whole set of three then I saw a poly one from VMS which I ordered also. This one said it was on top and to the right of center from the the engine. Is this one of the three or is it a new one. Are vibration dampers on the engine the same as motor mounts?
Thanks!
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Finally got rid of engine vibration and shudder by replacing the top left motor mount. Located on top of the transmission and under the aircleaner it is hard to spot without removing the aircleaner assy. Replacing it was easy and it quieted the car at idle by more than 50%. Beware of some of the motor mounts on eBay. I bought a right upper one for $45 but it actually made vibration worse. Found out this was used on the 2000 S40.
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