When to change the belt on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Belts perish and stretch over time and need to be replaced even though the mileage is low in your case. We couldn’t establish a recommended time, from mechanics or Chrysler dealerships, but I would suggest it would be worth changing the belt given the car is eight years old.

What to look for in a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

If the plugs and leads are in good order, I would be looking at engine sensors, their connections and the wiring. Belts perish and stretch over time and need to be replaced even though the mileage is low in your case.

Why do PT Cruisers have bent valve stems?

To expand on guyiknow’s answer. PT Cruisers run semi interference engines. The path of the valves will not enter the path of the piston. It is possible for the exhaust valves and intake valves to contact at which point you end up with bent valve stems.

What should I do if my timing belt breaks?

The belt breaking doesn’t cause other problems but other problem like water pump seizing, cam shaft bearing seizing, timing belt tensioner seizing will break the belt. If you do change the belt either before it breaks or after it breaks you should also change the water pump and belt tensioner at the same time every time.

What happens when the timing belt fails on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Some engines are called interference engines and the pistons will bend the valves when a timing belt fails. 26 people found this helpful. Yep. tenspeed is right on. The piston will come up on a compression or an exhaust stroke and hit a valve that is not supposed to be open.

Why does my PT Cruiser not start or turn over?

Stopped Running & won’t start or even turn over! I have a 2004 PT Cruiser, and it just died… It won’t do anything now. I don’t think it’s the timing belt, but I don’t know. Seems electrical… I just bought the battery 4 months ago & even changed out the starter relay fuse. Somebody help!!! How is the starter?

What should I do if a Chrysler dealer over quotes?

When you’re finished with the dealer call Chrysler and let them know what this dealer is doing, and tell them in no uncertain terms what you think of the practice. You have been quoted for the service and accepted it, end of story, the dealer should honour that quote. Neither of the extra items is warranted.

When did the Chrysler PT Cruiser go out of service?

The PT Cruiser taxis augmented the Maihama Resort Line service to Tokyo Disneyland. Unfortunately, the PT Cruiser wasn’t built for the rigors of taxi service, and the fleet became expensive to maintain, with eventual retirement in 2007. The PT Cruiser was offered in Japan until April 2010, when it was replaced by the Dodge Caliber.

How do you replace engine cradle on PT 2002 PT Cruiser?

1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle. 3. Remove both stabilizer bar links (4) from the vehicle. Remove each link by holding the upper retainer/nut with a wrench and turning the link bolt. 4.

What was the original name of the PT Cruiser?

Originally internally designated as the “PT” (Plymouth Truck) [citation needed] and intended as part of the Plymouth lineup, the model was to be certified as a truck by NHTSA standards. Subsequent to the demise of the Plymouth brand, the PT Cruiser was instead brought to market as part of the Chrysler range.

How do you replace front suspension crossmember on a PT Cruiser?

CAUTION: If the front suspension crossmember is being replaced due to collision damage, inspect the steering column lower coupling for damage. Refer to Steering Column. 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle. 3. Remove both stabilizer bar links (4) from the vehicle.

How much does it cost to replace timing belt on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

The average cost for a Chrysler PT Cruiser timing belt replacement is between $747 and $908. Labor costs are estimated between $559 and $705 while parts are priced between $188 and $203.

What should I do if my PT Cruiser belt breaks?

My 2005 pt cruiser belt broke they replaced it but could not start engine was told that possible valve damage ended up getting head reconditioned total cost $5600 : ( 12 people found this helpful.

Why did my 2003 PT Cruiser GT stop running?

Our 2003 PT Cruiser GT just turned over 100,000 km and just before that milestone the engine was running rough and had a harder time starting. I changed the spark plugs and the spark plug wires and now the engine runs like it was new. Passed the emmissions test with flying colours too.

What happens if you have a bad timing belt?

If your car or truck is showing signs of a bad timing belt, don’t drive it. Doing so can quickly result in complete engine failure. If the timing belt has already broken, the engine will not start. How often do timing belts need to be replaced? Timing belts are replaced as part of scheduled maintenance, usually every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

When did I buy my Chrysler PT Cruiser?

We bought the 2005 PT Cruiser used in 2007. Clearly the original owner LOVED his handsome Cruiser, but traded when problems started. The A/C developed an issue that the dealer couldn’t find but WB Motors in Fairfax, Va. found and fixed. (This is a keepsake vehicle kept after my Brother died because he also LOVED it.)

Are there bells and whistles on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

This car has no bells and whistles as well as no road noise reduction. While it is roomy inside any repairs outside requires removal of non related parts making self repairs a nightmare and too expensive to hire a mechanic.

How often do you change the oil on a PT Cruiser?

We have 6 PT Cruiser that are use for our installers, we change the oil every 4k miles, replace the transmission fluid every 50k miles and they are all running and getting close to 180k to 200k. No major problems, they are very good small vehicles.

When to change the belt on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?