Bad strut or strut mount

David S

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Ok guys..first off let me start off by saying I am a jeep guy...2000 Laredo 4.7, lifted, and a bunch of blood sweat and tears went into my wj.

So we recently bought my wife a 2005 cobalt...I guess it's just a base model...no power windows, no power locks...it has the 2.2 in it, and has the spoiler...we got a good deal on it ( if I can post pics I'll show you why) I know some forum you have to have a certain # of posts before being allowed to post pics.

Ok..so took the cobalt in to a trusted mechanic and told him I thought I had a bad passenger side strut..he push down on the car several times, and told me I had a bad strut mount...does that sound right? Like I said I'm a jeep guy and don't know much about struts and things like that, only springs and such.

Needing advice as this is my wife's ride and want to make it safe for her, while at the same time not causing any other problems by not getting the correct part fixed.

I also ordered a new catalytic converter that has yet to be installed. (Same mechanic told me I needed a new one)...and also said I need to clean the throttle body.

Tried to upload 2 pics but it said this app does not have access , can be fixed under privacy settings..this is a forum, not an app..any suggestions on how I can post the pics? (Using iPad)
Check bushings, tie rods and tire balance, rotation, also pcv and ecm. A computer reset may be necessary!
 

gatorchin

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Check bushings, tie rods and tire balance, rotation, also pcv and ecm. A computer reset may be necessary!

While i have already put new tires on it, got them balanced, etc...i having trouble understanding the reasoning behind the computer reset over a strut.
 

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