Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
11 Aug 2018, 11:37 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,521
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Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
11 Aug 2018, 11:32 pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
Re: Spare Tire Retaining Bolt/Hook Alternative
I did something similar to what you did shortly after I got my Cruiser and my hook was rusted together and broke. I used the improvised one for a few months before I decided to get a new one from...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
04 Jul 2018, 11:37 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 625
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Forum: Sound and Security Forum
03 Jul 2018, 11:35 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,434
Re: aftermarket radio
If the ground is good it sounds like it is a power issue. check your power wires again. There are sometimes two wires that supply power to the radio. One is power from the battery and the other...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
03 Jul 2018, 12:17 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,258
Re: Pricing my PT for a private sale
In my mind pricing it at 1400-1600 would be a good starting point. If a vehicle is mechanically sound some people won't care about the cosmetics. The cruiser would be a perfect car for someone who...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
01 Jul 2018, 06:24 pm
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Replies: 2,175
Views: 173,080
Re: What did you do to your PT today?
Removed the rear wiper arm and wet sanded and repainted it. While at it I decided to remove the hatch struts and wet sanded them to bare metal and repainted them gloss black. They look like new. ...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
29 Jun 2018, 09:38 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
29 Jun 2018, 09:28 pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,377
Re: Cylinder 4 Misfire?
without having the car here I'd bet on it being a faulty injector. A basic tune up plug, wires, and coil wouldn't hurt. The down side of the Cruiser is to do a basic tune up the plenum has to be...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
28 Jun 2018, 11:13 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Re: Excessive oil in spark plug cavity.
When you're replacing the valve cover replace the grommets around the retaining bolts. If the valve cover set doesn't come with the grommets you can buy them separately.
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
28 Jun 2018, 10:53 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 927
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
28 Jun 2018, 10:47 pm
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,245
Re: Synthetic oil filter
I've used Fram filters on all my vehicles for year with conventional and synthetic oils. No issues.
I use synthetic oil in all my vehicles and do oil changes every 7000 miles. My 2015 Ford...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
17 Jun 2018, 07:03 pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,636
Re: Fuel Economy
When I drove mine everyday I got 24-25 MPG. After I took it out of storage in April I had a faulty fuel injector. I replaced them all and over the last several fill ups I've been averaging 27.7...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
17 Jun 2018, 06:55 pm
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Replies: 1,241
Views: 191,583
Re: HOW MANY MILES ON YOUR PT????
176K. It's my hobby car now so I only drive it maybe 1 or 2 times a week.
typically I wait for the nice days so I can cruise with the roof open and the windows down
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
07 Jun 2018, 11:29 pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,636
Re: Fuel Economy
I get the same. I drive my cruiser about twice a week to work (106 miles round trip) highway.
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
04 Jun 2018, 08:48 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 930
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
15 May 2018, 09:41 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 895
Re: DOHC timing belt-2001 2.4L
With the engine in the car it can be difficult. Another thing that can help is to use spring clamps to hold the timing belt to the cam sprockets. If the cams move they'll both move together. I...
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Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
15 May 2018, 09:14 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 819
Re: Slow leak
Over the years I've had different makes and models of vehicles with alloy wheels develop leaks around the bead. Handy is right. Have the tire shop dismount them and clean up the bead area and you...
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Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
07 May 2018, 07:19 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,707
Re: clunk in back?
If you replace the watts link I'd recommend replacing the lateral arms and sway bar links at the same time
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Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
05 May 2018, 08:08 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,073
Re: Regarding the Spare Tire
And don't forget to keep the spare tire hook lubed. Mine was rusted together when I got my Cruiser. A replacement at the Dealer was I think 35.00
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Forum: The Detail Shop
05 May 2018, 08:02 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,876
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
03 May 2018, 12:00 am
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Replies: 0
Views: 690
Attack of the orange barrel
I'm cruising to work this morning going through a highway construction zone. The combination of a breeze and a semi caused one of the orange barrels to blow over. You'd think it would have blown...
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
01 May 2018, 06:38 pm
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Replies: 2,175
Views: 173,080
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
30 Apr 2018, 09:49 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,712
Re: Possible ECM Problem?
Tonight after work I took the Cruiser out for a little run on the highway. Everything went perfect. Kicked it down a few times taking it from 70 to 90 mph and it was smooth. I decided I'd run the...
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Forum: Tech & Performance Forum
30 Apr 2018, 09:36 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
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Forum: General PT Cruiser Discussions
30 Apr 2018, 09:24 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,747
Re: Mysterious leak
If it is not a loose hose clamp another possible area to look is the thermostat housing. It my be a problem with the housing gasket or the housing itself may be cracked. Check the hose to the...
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