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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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When I travel over a bump or uneven surface, an annoying, rather loud rattle, like bang bang bang occurs. Seems to be LH front, down low from where the noise is coming from. I have been all over the car 3 times and tightened every nut & bolt I could find, but it is still there. Any ideas? Has a relatively new front end. Could it be brake callipers?[&:]Thanks
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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does it sound like a loose rattle or like somethings broken could be battery box or bumperbracket or something
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks for the advice - its more like a thud thud thud each time you hit a series of bumps
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Check the motor mount on that side.
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Thanks - will do and let you know
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Turns out to be LH brake caliper - piston on the way out - have had a pair reconditioned and ready to install. Thanks for the help
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