Common questions

Will Stop leak fix water pump?

Will Stop leak fix water pump?

The liquid stop-leak product poured into the radiator will flow to the water pump seal and possibly seal or slow the leak. Stop-leak products are not a permanent solution and will only serve as a temporary fix.

What are common reasons my Chrysler PT Cruiser has air conditioning problems?

What are common reasons my Chrysler PT Cruiser has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Chrysler PT Cruiser air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.

Why does my 2002 PT Cruiser get hot?

Yo I’m having the same problem With my 2002 PT Cruiser. Only last time it almost over heat it actually was hot. The first time it did there was plenty of coolant in the reservoir and in the engine. It can’t be the water pump because I replaced it. I’m wondering if it is a bad thermostat or a fan causing my problems.. 33 people found this helpful.

What to do if your PT Cruiser overheats?

1. Work on cool engine 2. Drain overflow tank. Pull off hose at tank site. Use a throwaway cup to catch antifreeze. 3. Put overflow tank hose back after draining to add mark. 4. Open bleeder valve 10 mm and remove overflow hose at radiator end. 5.

Where can I get a compression test on my PT Cruiser?

Google-compression test, easy. Autozone will loan the tester.) both require you to get in there. You can pick up a used head at any salvage place (or have yours cleanedup) and order the head gasket on ebay (might as well do the valve cover/sparkplug tubes also). Good luck. 87 people found this helpful.

What are common reasons my Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats?

What are common reasons my Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Chrysler PT Cruiser is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

Can a leaking coolant tank be a good thing?

A Leaking coolant tank is not a good thing. Verify if it is and replace it if needed. My problem was a leaking head gasket. After the engine warms up, check the exhaust pipe for a small amount of water coming out . Not having the money for a mechanic to change it out, I used “Blue Devil pour n’go treatment” 32.00 a bottle, but well worth it.

Google-compression test, easy. Autozone will loan the tester.) both require you to get in there. You can pick up a used head at any salvage place (or have yours cleanedup) and order the head gasket on ebay (might as well do the valve cover/sparkplug tubes also). Good luck. 87 people found this helpful.

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