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1996 - 2004 S40
1996 - 2004 V40
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shores
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Joined: 19 October 2008
Year and Model: S40 2000
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vibration during acceleration

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i have a 2000 s40. it is fine up to about 60 mph. but if I speed up, it vibrates really bad. it will cruise fine, but when you speed up you get the vibration. any clues anybody?
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billofdurham
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Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
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Post by billofdurham »

Your wheels may need balancing.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.
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shores
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Joined: 19 October 2008
Year and Model: S40 2000
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Post by shores »

it was the cv joint. had to replace it.
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OEMVolvoParts
Posts: 266
Joined: 31 August 2009
Year and Model: ALL
Location: CA

Post by OEMVolvoParts »

Im sure it was the right front, these are very common on 00 S40's!
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