Engine mountings B230 Volvo 700 (-1987)

Vibration in the steering wheel and gear lever at idle, or a dull knock when you engage a gear, can point to tired motor mounts where the rubber has come loose or cracked. On the B230 motor in the Volvo 700 of model years up to and including 1987, the mounting should be checked during every major motor job, since sagging mounts shift the motor's position and load the surrounding parts.