Hello,

Volvo used a different exhaust support bracket for automatic and manual cars for at least 2 reasons.

The bracket for a manual shift car, extends past the transmount bracket and has a hole for the clutch throw out return spring.

We usually remove these both styles of bracket as they are often broken near the exhaust pipe and causes a rattle.

For the manual shift cars without a bracket, we just drill a small hole in the transmission crossmember for the return spring.




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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502