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Last Activity: 28 Dec 2020 04:41 pm

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  • About cromagnondan
    Biography
    I love living in fly-over country. You can have your big cities, I'll hang out the 'burbs.
    Location
    Dayton, OH
    Interests
    fishing, world's slowest auto mechanic,, researching obscure civil war stories, own 3 PT's.
    Occupation
    IT - Software Support
  • Signature
    Dan the PT Guy
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    I'm the world's slowest auto mechanic. I'm typing this signature line instead of working on my car. It always needs something; its a PT Cruiser.
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    2001 PT Base, 2002 PT Base, 2005 Turbo-Lite Convertible.

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  • Last Activity: 28 Dec 2020 04:41 pm
  • Join Date: 21 Jul 2014
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    cromagnondan liked post by rob302 On thread : 02, bucking, loss of power, stalling
    if it were me, i would inspect the wires for the cam/crank sensor that commonly rub the axle and short, clean the battery cables, unplug and reconnect all the connectors under the steering wheel, as...
    Liked On: 22 Aug 2017, 03:27 pm
    Posted On: 22 Aug 2017, 01:27 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by CREWZIN On thread : best used cars for $5000
    I can't but I can tell you how to get yourself banned.
    Liked On: 22 Aug 2017, 03:23 pm
    Posted On: 22 Aug 2017, 02:26 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by PGBCruiser On thread : History Channel: History of the Car
    Not really worthy of a full thread; but the PT got its 30 seconds of fame on the History Channel. They questioned the appeal but mentioned the huge sales numbers. We got more airtime than any other...
    Liked On: 17 Aug 2017, 05:15 pm
    Posted On: 16 Aug 2017, 09:04 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by Fk5 On thread : Is my Car TURBO GT or TURBO LITE?
    @Student Cruiser, where are you from? Your car data says "US spec" and "Ship to California" but your calling fuel oil and using kilometers/liters instead of miles/gallons says you are not from...
    Liked On: 17 Aug 2017, 05:07 pm
    Posted On: 17 Aug 2017, 11:38 am
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    cromagnondan liked post by chuzz On thread : P0171 - Is it Turbo Time?
    Why in the hell would you replace the turbo because of a gasket leak? You should check the turbo for excessive play and if so, either rebuild it or replace it. If there's no side to side (or up and...
    Liked On: 17 Aug 2017, 01:44 pm
    Posted On: 17 Aug 2017, 07:28 am
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    cromagnondan liked post by NitroPT On thread : Importance of Cold air?
    Next time try up loading a slightly different file before you go onto the highway after driving in traffic or letting the engine sit getting heat soak between WOT runs . ;) Adaptives are a...
    Liked On: 20 Feb 2017, 04:34 pm
    Posted On: 09 Dec 2016, 06:42 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by rob302 On thread : Importance of Cold air?
    IMO optimum temperature for beating on a car is 50-60°f. above 80 i notice after the car has been driven a while i feel the effects of heat-soak and the car will make it feel noticeably slower. under...
    Liked On: 20 Feb 2017, 04:34 pm
    Posted On: 09 Dec 2016, 03:37 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by NitroPT On thread : Importance of Cold air?
    First post very old school thoughts. ;) If you were to monitor your PCM controlled engine management area's, fueling, timing, IAT, HO2 voltage etc., you would find that although you may feel an...
    Liked On: 20 Feb 2017, 04:32 pm
    Posted On: 09 Dec 2016, 12:16 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by NitroPT On thread : Overheating at 66k miles!
    Welcome to the forum I know you are new but really you should at least look around about the subject of cooling issues. It is most likely the top 10 talked about asked about threads on this...
    Liked On: 03 Dec 2016, 12:45 am
    Posted On: 01 Dec 2016, 04:40 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by NitroPT On thread : Cylinder 2 Lower Intake Manifold Discoloration
    When you get the engine reassemble I suggest to do a compression test.
    Liked On: 01 Dec 2016, 05:45 pm
    Posted On: 01 Dec 2016, 01:35 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by CREWZIN On thread : Intake noise
    My answer was based on the fact the the OEM intake makes no noise but ALL the K&N, Volant and Air Raid (all with plastic intake) and all the short ram like mine (with the chrome short tube) make a...
    Liked On: 28 Nov 2016, 01:30 pm
    Posted On: 25 Feb 2012, 12:31 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by rob302 On thread : P0031 and P0037 - Indication of a bad PCM?
    it could be a faulty o2 ground as well. best to check with a multimeter before coughing up the dough for any parts :)
    Liked On: 21 Nov 2016, 05:09 pm
    Posted On: 08 Nov 2016, 03:06 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by CREWZIN On thread : Timing Belt Woes
    Beth, Good news, bad news. The PT 2.4 ltr engine is a Non-interference engine which means when the timing belt breaks, the valves won't hit the tops of the piston (good). When the timing belt does...
    Liked On: 11 Oct 2014, 11:48 pm
    Posted On: 26 Apr 2012, 01:46 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by cruserdad1976 On thread : Timing Belt Woes
    Everything CREWZIN said is 100% true( It always is) All I can or will add is Wherever you take your car Make sure they give you a warenty The PT is a HUGE PAIN to get the belt back on and...
    Liked On: 11 Oct 2014, 11:48 pm
    Posted On: 26 Apr 2012, 01:56 pm
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    cromagnondan liked post by Gary04GT On thread : rear Anti sway bar
    I think that is no more than "DC corporate spin" :( [:0] and the removal of this part is simply a "cost-cutting measure", but, I may be wrong. You need to decide this issue for yourself. [:I] ...
    Liked On: 16 Aug 2014, 11:35 pm
    Posted On: 28 Oct 2004, 11:16 am

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