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Severe engine shake going into reverse.

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451 2008. The Issue that I'm having is only when I go onto reverse my engine shakes, And it happens usually when I drive a couple of miles. On a cold start everything will run smoothly but, once the engine heats up after a long drive i get the shakes.
The things that have done so far was the spark plugs, coils and the lower motor mount. Any ideas will be appreciated thanks! Smart Fortwo 451 reverse engine shake 
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Video shows much movement in the passenger motor mount. Check the prices for a set and consider changing all three motor mounts
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Ok Thanks! I just bought the set.
The front one is easy to install. The passenger one in the video is not to bad. The driver side one needs the air intake baffles moved so if you are thinking of going to the silicone intake tube set up now is the perfect time.
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The front one is easy to install. The passenger one in the video is not to bad. The driver side one needs the air intake baffles moved so if you are thinking of going to the silicone intake tube set up now is the perfect time.
Do i have to remove the throttle body? I from the videos i seen some people remove some went around it.
I have changed All motor mounts. And installed the silicon intake tube. In the process of those things I have not had to remove the throttle body itself.
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