http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:43:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/ http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/26134-rattlesnake-sound-under-hood.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:46:52 GMT Hey guys. I need some help, please. I bought my current 05 GT Cruiser back in March of this year with 38k miles on it. I had an 04 turbo lite before that. So far I have only had to replace the front wheel bearings and the tires. I think that I will be needing lower control arm bushings soon. ... Hey guys. I need some help, please. I bought my current 05 GT Cruiser back in March of this year with 38k miles on it. I had an 04 turbo lite before that. So far I have only had to replace the front wheel bearings and the tires. I think that I will be needing lower control arm bushings soon.

Anyways, the car is approaching 55,500 miles and I am about to have the tranny flushed with the next oil change, this week. My problem is that I have a sound coming from the engine that sounds like a rattlesnake. The car doesn't do it at idle, only under acceleration, gentle or hard. When I had my oil changed last, the guys oiled my belt and the noise went away for approx 200 miles and came back. They also told me that my belt looked like brand new.

So, I set up an appointment w/my local Chrysler dealer. Well, after waiting an hour, they came back and told me that they would have to start taking things off the engine to diagnose the noise. I would have to set up another appointment. I have the 7yr/70k powertrain warranty and cannot afford to pay them to take the car apart just to tell me that it wasn't cover under warranty.

The car runs perfect but the noise is driving me crazy! Sorry for the long post but I need some help. Thanks! ]]> General Turbo Discussions tandt14 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/26134-rattlesnake-sound-under-hood.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/26130-map-clamp.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:36:40 GMT Hi just looking info about how to install and tune the map clamp Hi just looking info about how to install and tune the map clamp ]]> General Turbo Discussions xupd26jor http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/26130-map-clamp.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/26076-new-tranny-other-goodies.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:53:39 GMT well got a few goodies for the pt, should be done with it on wednesday. I got the following:

-agp wastegate actuator- will do a vacuum reroute when installed to rid a little ptb, but i drive really easy as is so that's not a problem.
-agp dogbones- my mounts are broken and these are a tad more than new soft mounts. I've read good things.
-booger bushings- my shifter bushings are shot so for $21 can't beat it.
-sachs oem clutch kit-2 year warranty and was $206. 20% more torque and had 60k on my clutch, figured why not. rear main will be done as well
-65k used tranny-500 shipped from florida, 12 month warranty on it for the 5spd.

what do you all think? i ran a 15.0 at 96 best with a lot of wheel hop so after the first run i just eased off the line. i was spiking 14psi and holding 8-10 at redline so hopefully i'll gain a little more up top with the new wga. i thought of a LSD but for 1600, i'll pass on it.

oh and my car weighed 3120 at the track with no back seats and over a half tank of gas ]]> General Turbo Discussions TD04PTGT http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/26076-new-tranny-other-goodies.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25958-part-04-gt.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:10:58 GMT I was hoping someone could help me out here..I'm trying to find the part# for the drivers side brake cooling duct that attaches to the lower section of the front grill next to the driving light.
I've looked thru an online version of the parts catalog, but find no mention of it...

Any one here have a idea what it maybe?? ]]> General Turbo Discussions GLHS444 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25958-part-04-gt.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25905-stock-speakers.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:57:54 GMT I've had my 2004 Dreamcruiser Turbo for a few months now, but I still can't figure out what the stock speakers are that are in it. Does anyone know?

Thanks!
Luke ]]> General Turbo Discussions STLcruiser http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25905-stock-speakers.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25903-seems-my-differential-decided-break-track.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:59:49 GMT long story short....i was shifting into 4th at the track, about 4500 rpm's i felt something and got out of it. Now it makes a noise each time the wheels make one revolution. Jack it up and spin the tire....at each specific point in the revolution something catches in the diff and makes the intermediate shaft and the tranny jerk a little bit like it's catching on something. My guess is a broken/chipped tooth of some kind. any other ideas? ]]> General Turbo Discussions TD04PTGT http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25903-seems-my-differential-decided-break-track.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25899-new-guy-first-cruiser.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:37:35 GMT Hi, Be gentle! loll A couple of questions. 1) I have just purchased a 2006, turbo-lite, convertible w/ 26,000 miles on it. I would like to replace plugs and wires b/4 winter. Researching here has given me a bit of a headache :dance: I am leaning to iridium plugs NGK?? and these wires... Hi,

Be gentle! loll

A couple of questions.

1) I have just purchased a 2006, turbo-lite, convertible w/ 26,000 miles on it. I would like to replace plugs and wires b/4 winter. Researching here has given me a bit of a headache :dance: I am leaning to iridium plugs NGK?? and these wires found on ebay: PT CRUISER TURBO 10.2MM RACING SPARK PLUG WIRES BLUE:eBay Motors (item 260403263272 end time Nov-27-09 13:28:17 PST)

Sound ok? What gap? I have seen .040 and .028 to .032 posted..

2) I have seen a strut tower bar advertised. Would that improve anything on an 06 vert? It seems to have a tendency to have front end shimmy over slight bumps, windshield shakes a bit etc.. To the best of my ability, I have looked at tie rod ends, bushings etc...(Maybe this is just a vert thing??)

3) This one is a bit... well hard to ask.. How fast should the starter crank the engine over? Car starts fine BUT the engine seems to crank slow. (At least slower than the other cars I have owned unless the batteries were low) No warning codes...should I have the battery checked??

Thanks in advance..

Kerry ]]> General Turbo Discussions Deac1234 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25899-new-guy-first-cruiser.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25876-fan-doesnt-work-but-doesnt-overheat.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:48:34 GMT any ideas? the fans do not run thru their test cycle each time the motor is started (had the hood up and watched/listened) the temp gauge stays in the middle the fan does run when the a/c is turned on my Haynes manual refers specifically to relays mounted to the radiator on turbo models... any ideas?

the fans do not run thru their test cycle each time the motor is started (had the hood up and watched/listened)

the temp gauge stays in the middle

the fan does run when the a/c is turned on

my Haynes manual refers specifically to relays mounted to the radiator on turbo models and I see 2 boxes that look like relays on the driver lower corner below the battery

think it might be the relays or the temp sending unit (where is it located)

thanks for any input, I did search overheating, fan, coolant fan, relay and couldn't find anything to help ]]> General Turbo Discussions 4SPEED http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25876-fan-doesnt-work-but-doesnt-overheat.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25865-idle-vibration.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:26 GMT I've asked before and headed the advice: I've checked all the hoses, changed the plugs and wires, even zipped all the hoses with no change in the idle vibration. It's enough to be annoying and can see the back of the hood bounce (I installed a rubber grommet to hold it more secure, just 'cause).

The motor mount looks good, other than that...

Any other suggestions??? ]]> General Turbo Discussions garner49 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25865-idle-vibration.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25832-03-dreamcruiser-c-problem.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:34:49 GMT Hello everyone. I have an 03' Dreamcruiser #0518 and it is having an A/C problem. The fan blower works, but it does not get cold. I also noticed that the compressor is not working. Usually when I have the A/C on, I can hear the compressor make some noise under the hood, and I can feel the additional load on the engine :D. But now, both the noise and the load is gone.

I already checked the HVAC fuse and it is still ok. Any input will be appreciated. ]]> General Turbo Discussions AkiraCruiser http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25832-03-dreamcruiser-c-problem.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25801-firewall-through-point-help-needed.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:57:54 GMT hi all - what's a good spot (on the interior-side firewall) to push a vacuum tube through to the engine side? ]]> General Turbo Discussions pppt03turbo http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25801-firewall-through-point-help-needed.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25785-could-i-put-turbo-my-05-vert.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:41:33 GMT I own an 05 vert touring edition. The engine is a 4 cylinder one. Im wondering if putting a turbo on it would improve my gas millage. I own an 05 vert touring edition. The engine is a 4 cylinder one. Im wondering if putting a turbo on it would improve my gas millage. ]]> General Turbo Discussions rubsnick http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25785-could-i-put-turbo-my-05-vert.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25572-looking-pt-anything-i-should-aware.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:58:56 GMT Forgive me if this is posted elsewhere on the board. My search turned up nothing.


I'm looking for a PT GT and found an 04 Dream Cruiser Series 3 with 25K miles on it. The Dealer wants 10.2K for it starting off. I dont know what people's experience with buying a PT and what price they got theirs for. Similarly, I need some advice on common problems I should be aware of.

Thanks in advance and look forward to being a PT owner again :) ]]> General Turbo Discussions gr8ness97 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25572-looking-pt-anything-i-should-aware.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25530-ck-engine-light-after-moderate-acceleration.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:57:21 GMT 2003 PT Cruiser GT (turbo): The engine runs great but the check engine light comes on about a minute after I accelerate from 40-70 mph or from 50-75 mph, either going on an on-ramp or while passing. Lots of acceleration, but then the light comes on about a minute later (maybe less). I can clear... 2003 PT Cruiser GT (turbo): The engine runs great but the check engine light comes on about a minute after I accelerate from 40-70 mph or from 50-75 mph, either going on an on-ramp or while passing. Lots of acceleration, but then the light comes on about a minute later (maybe less). I can clear the light by disconnecting the negative battery terminal, but the next time I punch the throttle on the highway, the light comes on again. The engine temp gauge usually reads just below 50%. Any ideas? ]]> General Turbo Discussions hotdog789 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25530-ck-engine-light-after-moderate-acceleration.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25503-03-gt-04-gt.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:33:13 GMT I'm currently in the market for a GT 5spd with sunroof and have found 2 in may area. Both are equipped almost identically.

The first one is an 03 with 42k. Not crazy about the color (light gold) but it is clean and low mileage for the year. No spoiler and a few little accents like the 04 and up pedals...

The second one is an 04 with 85k. LOVE the color (E blue) and its clean, but carfax shows a police reported accident. Somehow it contacted another vehicle and rear area damage was reported.

My question is that since the obvious choice here is the 03 is there any reason that I should stay away from it? I know that 03's had no spoiler and smaller injectors and the possibility no LDS, but is that all? I believe that I can live without these items, but is there anything else that I should know about the 03's?

Thanks
T ]]> General Turbo Discussions turbojerk http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25503-03-gt-04-gt.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25406-performance-chips.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:13:28 GMT I've been thinking about installing a new performance chip on my '06 PT. Most of the stuff I've read is all negative as far as reviews go. If they don't work then how come there are so many of them on the market ???

Anybody have any experience using these things & if so any good advice ??? ]]> General Turbo Discussions TeederTodder http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25406-performance-chips.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25389-installing-block-heater-turbo-ptc.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:09:26 GMT I live in Canada, recently bought a 2007 PTC Turbo 2.4 litre. I have to install a block heater. I will take it to a garage to have installed but wondering if anyone has any comments / suggestions. I am installing command start as well. When the windchill is -50 degrees, we need help starting our... I live in Canada, recently bought a 2007 PTC Turbo 2.4 litre. I have to install a block heater. I will take it to a garage to have installed but wondering if anyone has any comments / suggestions.
I am installing command start as well. When the windchill is -50 degrees, we need help starting our cars.
After having the car checked at a local Chrysler dealership, a ridge is wearing on the rotors and a front control arm bushing needs replacing plus rear bushings are loose. With this car being only 2 years old, should I be finding these type of repairs??? ]]> General Turbo Discussions Amethyst http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25389-installing-block-heater-turbo-ptc.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25331-fuel-pressure-regulator.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:50:23 GMT i am interested in adding an aftermarket one. but they say something about having a return fuel line. and from what i have read gt's and srt4's dont have one. so is it still possible to hook up an adjustable fuel pressure regulator? ]]> General Turbo Discussions PTcruzer02 http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25331-fuel-pressure-regulator.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25302-engine-surge.html Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:52:31 GMT I have a 2005 PT GT. During acceleration my PT surges and sputters. My mechanic said the error code showed a bad crank sensor. He replaced it and everything was fine for about 2 hours when the engine light came back on and I had the same problem. Also, after returning from a 7 day cruise I had... I have a 2005 PT GT. During acceleration my PT surges and sputters. My mechanic said the error code showed a bad crank sensor. He replaced it and everything was fine for about 2 hours when the engine light came back on and I had the same problem. Also, after returning from a 7 day cruise I had a dead battery. It checked out to be in very good condition. And one time before my cruise the car shut off while at a light and started right back up. Are all these problems related? ]]> General Turbo Discussions PTEE http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25302-engine-surge.html http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25283-stuck-thermostat.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:45:46 GMT my '03 pt cruiser has been overheating lately to the point that there is a bubbling noise, smoke coming out, the whole deal.

we checked the oil and coolant levels and when we filled them up, it was still the same problems.

so we added water to the radiator thing.... and so while running the car to see how it worked, it took a little while longer to overheat but regardless, it still overheated.

could it be a stuck thermostat? that's all we can come up with. any other suggestions are truly appreciated.

THANK YOU! ]]> General Turbo Discussions supgrrl http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/general-turbo-discussions/25283-stuck-thermostat.html