We own a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser with 70,000 miles.
Issue #1: At 55,000 miles the front end rattled like a box of rocks. The lower control arm bushings, axles, and wheel bearings were replaced and most of the noise disappeared. Still has a rattle when driving over bumps. An inspection of the suspension has found nothing loose.
Issue #2: Recently we'll hear a LOUD thump, thump, thump....just like a bad CV-joint. (which only has 15,000 miles). Then like you flip a switch...gone. Drive the car for months....nothing. Then it happened again a couple of days ago. Same thing...came and went.
Any idea?
Thanks,
Jay
Issue #1: At 55,000 miles the front end rattled like a box of rocks. The lower control arm bushings, axles, and wheel bearings were replaced and most of the noise disappeared. Still has a rattle when driving over bumps. An inspection of the suspension has found nothing loose.
Issue #2: Recently we'll hear a LOUD thump, thump, thump....just like a bad CV-joint. (which only has 15,000 miles). Then like you flip a switch...gone. Drive the car for months....nothing. Then it happened again a couple of days ago. Same thing...came and went.
Any idea?
Thanks,
Jay