What could this vibration be.?

1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO
75,000 MILES • V8 • FWD
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BIGSTEELE
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Im hearing a vibration when the car ifirst started.It quiets down when when car is a warmer,but when car is engagged in gear at low idle its louder.What could this be.?
Sep 6, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check motor mounts to make sure nothing is broken or collapsed. There are rubber bushings that go bad. As a result, there is steel to steel contact and you can sometimes feel it in the car. Also, keep in mind that the engine may be running rough.
Sep 6, 2011 at 2:03 AM
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CADIEMAN
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try to track down a little for us.
Sep 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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