Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
06 Aug 2019, 02:16 am
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,558
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
04 Aug 2019, 01:12 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 688
Re: No heat
Check the coolant level. It should be filled up to the top under the radiator cap. Check when the engine is cold.
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
04 Aug 2019, 01:06 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 925
Re: Engine vibration at idle.
The map sensor is one of the controls for the EGR valve.
Check the wiring harness over the driveshaft. Early PT harnesses sometime sag and wear thru the plastic insulation and cause intermittent...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
23 Jul 2019, 03:27 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,193
Re: Marine power 454 tbi
'my bad motor is now my good motor' ? Bad gas??
You'll have to educate yourself on the way the fuel/ignition systems operate. Does the ECU operate the fuel only or does it operate the fuel and the...
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Forum: Testing
03 Jul 2019, 03:25 am
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,983
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
01 Jul 2019, 12:36 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 732
Re: Old Head Gasket Looks So-So?
I replaced a head gasket on a 2.5 Mopar. The cast iron block surface had little corrosion and cleaned up nicely. The aluminum head was pitted. I brought it to a machine shop, the owner said it looked...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
29 Jun 2019, 02:32 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 686
Re: Functioning, But Not Very Cold A/C
It is important to state the year of your car. The 2001 - 2005 cars are slightly different than the 2006 and up cars as to how the AC works. Mine is a 2006. When the car is cold and I start it up and...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
26 Jun 2019, 02:35 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,289
Re: Head Bolts Stuck?
The reason I suggested using a torque wrench for removing a head bolt is that it gives a general idea or 'feel' to someone who is new to the game. After some practice, people get a sense of the...
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Forum: Turbo Wheels/Suspension/Handling
25 Jun 2019, 03:14 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,707
Re: Still trying to fix steering vibration
I'd recommend buying a Haynes manual for PT Cruisers. About $20 - $30 bucks. It has a good diagram for the 4.72" [or 119 MM] dimension.
Pounding the outer axle outward is good. Pulling off the...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
25 Jun 2019, 02:53 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,289
Re: Head Bolts Stuck?
First, I'd recommend buying a Haynes PT repair manual. $20 - $30 bucks. They have a nice diagram for the 4.72" dimension. Or search this site for that or 119 MM dimension.
You can use a beam type...
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Forum: Turbo Wheels/Suspension/Handling
24 Jun 2019, 01:37 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,707
Re: Still trying to fix steering vibration
Check the 4.72" dimension for the motor struts, as this may be a partial problem.
Rob stated the slop of the inner CV joint splines seemed excessive [from your video]. I agree. The splines of the...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
04 Jun 2019, 05:26 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 838
Re: 2006 PT Cruiser No Headlights
There is a myth going around that early PT Cruisers don't have the TIPM/CANBUS system. This is false. Mine door sticker is dated 8-2005, and has the TIPM. Imagine the confusion of parts manuals,...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
04 Jun 2019, 05:07 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
Re: Transmission fluid math problem
I also agree with the confusion of using the word flush. I associate the word flush with a toilet. You can watch the bad water disappear and then be replaced by the good water. In an auto trans, the...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
02 Jun 2019, 02:16 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
30 May 2019, 05:02 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
30 May 2019, 04:56 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 784
Fan and Radiator Operation
This applies to 2006 to 2010 PT Cruisers. There are sensors and switches that send information to the engine computer [PCM --power control module]. The PCM decides if the fan should be on low speed,...
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Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
30 May 2019, 04:03 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,570
Re: Sqeak and thud noise
Sorry for the confusion, I should have said tie rod ends and ball joints should be changed ASAP --- IF they are worn [bad].
To check ball joints, drive the car up on ramps or planks. Put in park...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
29 May 2019, 04:32 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
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Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
29 May 2019, 03:13 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,570
Re: Sqeak and thud noise
The bushing is contained by a chunk of rubber. As long as the rubber is there, the bolt is protected and the steering won't be affected much. The bushing flange will drop down and rub on the frame...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
29 May 2019, 02:56 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Re: A/C and no low speed fan operation
Mine is a 2006. My AC is working well. The first thing to check is the coolant level. When the engine is cold, pop the hood and remove the radiator cap. It should be right up to the top. The plastic...
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Forum: Midwest PT Forum
25 May 2019, 02:47 am
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Replies: 882
Views: 69,212
Re: PT Cruisers of S.E. Michigan
You should check the motor mount struts. Its a common issue, as the rubber deteriorates with time and use. If one is bad, change both the upper and lower struts. Then tilt the motor to get the 4.7"...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
25 May 2019, 02:40 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,216
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
23 May 2019, 04:30 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 632
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
20 May 2019, 04:25 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 642
Re: What is this part?
Some seals have a flat large thin metal 'washer' built into them. And it may be hidden by the rubber [neoprene] material around it. A pic would be helpful.
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
04 May 2019, 02:49 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,616
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