Engine making a sound like a hammer hitting an anvil about every 4 to 10 seconds

Asked by Turning21 Sep 02, 2018 at 07:16 PM about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Convertible FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Did not drive car for a couple
months. The engine now makes a
sound like a hammer hitting metal
every few seconds.

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Possible rod knock.

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Turning21 answered 5 years ago

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