While fuel pumps can go bad with age, a common failure cause is letting the car run out of gas. The pump can go bad in just a few minutes if there is no gas flowing through it.
The hub bearing can go bad and create noise.
The pilot bushing is installed into the rear of the crankshaft. The pilot bushing supports the input shaft of the transmission.
Thermocycling.
Your bushing are giving you notice they need attention, The replacements are readily available online and are not that expensive. If the noise comes from the front center of car its probably the sway bar bushing, either side then its probably a control arm bushing. Either way its a suspension issue and should not be ignored.
There can be a few reasons for a catalytic converter to go bad. One of the causes could be clogs. Other reasons include plugs not working right, and bad exhaust valves.
Letting the clutch go to quickly bad gas can cause that, or water in the gas It could have run out of fuel Could be the oxygen sensor.
They get soggy in damp weather.
It won't go bad for only one hour.
Yes
The car wants you to take it to a certified mechanic, for a change.
A bad transmission.