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#180 of 258 Re: missing my pt [tedebear] by ptink Apr 09, 2008 (5:49 am)
Replying to: tedebear (Apr 08, 2008 5:11 pm) thanks i did call around ALOT everyone said 750.00 to 850.00 just in labor!!!!! something to do with it being in with the timing belt.... anyway the kia does have all the bells and whisles even a DVD player that doesn't work.... only 48,000 miles. i just hated being put in a spot where i had no choice and got my self in debt, they would not just buy my car and i had no way to move it and know one to buy it as is and BAM i am in a car i really can not afford..... oh well live and learn thanks for your help Replies to this message: tedebear (Apr 09, 2008 8:20 pm)
#181 of 258 Re: missing my pt [ptink] by tedebear Apr 09, 2008 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: ptink (Apr 09, 2008 5:49 am) thanks i did call around ALOT everyone said 750.00 to 850.00 just in labor!!!!! something to do with it being in with the timing belt....   After I read your reply I searched my service manual CD for our 03 Cruiser to see what all the fuss was about to replace a water pump on it.   My goodness. On our turbo model it involves removing the strut shock tower, depressurizing and removing various A/C lines, upper and lower timing belt covers, timing belt, cam sprockets and more just to get to the water pump. Then there are issues with getting the timing marks lined up afterwards, etc.   All I can say is that I hope it never has to be replaced. I usually like to tinker with my own basic repairs but I'm not sure I'd want tackle this one, even at $850 in labor savings.
#182 of 258 Re: 2006 PT Limited Turbo starting problem [kathymarcinkie] by ptnurse Apr 14, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: kathymarcinkie (Mar 20, 2008 6:52 pm) I had the exact same thing happen to me twice!! And it has happened to my mother twice as well. She has an '04 Touring and I have an '06 Touring. If you ever find out what it is, let me know!! I will do the same!! I take it in and they tell me there is nothing wrong... well I was in today and guess what? The car needs a whole new engine! The radiator overheated and it was down 2 L of oil and I get my oil changes every 3000 km!! I baby my car. It has 48,000 km on it total... I even thought that shaking might have been the fuel injectors, but 3 days after i had them cleaned, it shook like an earthquake..... I hope I didnt buy a lemon!
#183 of 258 IS the 2.4 A freewheeling engine ? by dakota05 Apr 14, 2008 (10:13 am)
I have A 2002 pt cruiser , The timing belt has broke and the mechanic quoted A price of $1400.00 and that is if they don't have to have the head machined !   I am hoping the 2.4 is A freewheeling engine which would mean A couple of things , first , their is A space between the piston and the valves eliminating the possibilty of damaging the valves and or pistons . second , the mechanic is trying to rip me off !   But I don't know if this is A freewheeling engine so I thought I would ask here !                                                      Thanks
#184 of 258 Re: Confirmation of credentials [chdabren] by shaew Apr 21, 2008 (9:34 am)
Replying to: chdabren (Jan 22, 2008 3:41 pm) HELLO. i'm new this site but i need help trying fix the problems with my car ..i have a 2005 pt cruiser and the code that i get is 301 which is a cylinder 1 misfire ..how do i fix that problem?? please help Replies to this message: tedebear (Apr 21, 2008 2:22 pm)
#185 of 258 Re: Confirmation of credentials [shaew] by tedebear Apr 21, 2008 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: shaew (Apr 21, 2008 9:34 am) i have a 2005 pt cruiser and the code that i get is 301 which is a cylinder 1 misfire ..how do i fix that problem??   It could be caused by several things. Try replacing the less expensive things first and go from there. Start with new plugs, then new plug wires, then a new coil pack if either of the first two suggestions doesn't fix it.
#186 of 258 need some advice by christacook72 Apr 29, 2008 (5:14 pm)
I'm new to this but from what I've seen there's alot of help here so I was wondering if I could get some opinions. I have an suv and really need to get rid of it to save some on gas and was told that pt cruisers were good on gas but the more I see about the transmission and engine problems I'm kinda rethinking it. I want a manual transmission but am I crazy? Should I look for something else? Replies to this message: tedebear (Apr 29, 2008 7:07 pm)
#187 of 258 Re: need some advice [christacook72] by tedebear Apr 29, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: christacook72 (Apr 29, 2008 5:14 pm) There are probably better choices if your main reason for replacing your SUV is to save on gas. Our family has a GT Cruiser (the turbo version) and my wife gets around 19-20 mpg as a daily driver - mostly stop and go traffic. I've gotten 26 mpg on the highway with the cruise set on 70 mph. I've read where owners have reported much less and still others who say theirs is much better. The 2008 is rated 21 city / 26 hwy and I'm sure that's with the basic engine and 5-speed manual trans.   If you don't need the space of an SUV the Dodge Caliber is rated 24 city / 29 hwy and the 2008 EPA estimates are fairly close than what those stickers used to be in previous years.   If you want something a bit larger while still getting decent fuel economy there's the Jeep Patriot or the Jeep Compass, both rated at 23 city / 28 hwy.   As far as the transmission problems, you generally won't see anyone take the time to come here and post that their transmission is working fine and that they haven't had any problems with their Cruiser. This is a help forum to share ideas and look for advice, so people who are experiencing problems with their vehicles are more likely to be found here. Sort of like walking into a hospital and wondering why there are so many sick people there.
#188 of 258 Re: PT Cruiser Engine Problems [pf_flyer] by ssweatt May 03, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 14, 2006 6:57 am) I have a 2004 pt and i've kept up with all of maintance i just got a 90k mile service about 4 months ago and all of the computer upgrades amounting in about $4,000 worth of work just to have my timing belt break and cost me more money my check engine light never came until the belt broke and i'm wondering if there was another recall or something cause this crazy i'm spending soooo much money on a car that i bought brand new i have been a loyal chrysler/plymouth/dodge customer for at least 20 + years just to get let down like this is unheard of. i truly believe that americans should buy american cars but not if they are going to end up paying in repairs what they paid for the car.   Replies to this message: jpf (May 04, 2008 5:13 pm)
#189 of 258 Re: Engine Malfunction Light Stays On [ptuser] by ptuser May 03, 2008 (10:33 am)
Replying to: ptuser (Mar 15, 2008 11:18 am) I have to tell everyone that the problem was solved first by visiting Auto Zone for a free diagnostics check which read out a bad power steering switch. I bought one there and took it to the local mechanic who installed it while I was at work. Thanks everyone.

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