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Replying to: kathymarcinkie (Mar 20, 2008 6:52 pm) |
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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 |
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Replying to: chdabren (Jan 22, 2008 3:41 pm) 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
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Replying to: shaew (Apr 21, 2008 9:34 am) 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. |
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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?
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Replying to: christacook72 (Apr 29, 2008 5:14 pm) 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. 
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 14, 2006 6:57 am)   
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Replying to: ptuser (Mar 15, 2008 11:18 am) |
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Replying to: ssweatt (May 03, 2008 7:09 am) |
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I have a 2005 touring edition with only 40,000 miles on it. During my most recent oil change they told me that I had a blown head gasket. What I want to know is whether this is normal, has anyone else had this issue? To me, with only 40k miles I would not expect a head gasket to go bad, too soon. And I certainly don't want to pay the 800 to 1000 that the dealership wants to change it!
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