Cruiser Timing Belt

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Richard, Jan 25, 2006.

  1. Richard

    Richard Guest

    Is the motor on the PT Cruiser the type that will eat its valves if the belt
    breaks? When does Chrysler recommend that it be changed?

    Richard.
     
    Richard, Jan 25, 2006
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  2. Richard

    kmatheson Guest

    If it is the 2.4L, the recommend change is 101,000 miles. At least
    that is what is specified for my Dodge Stratus. I will probably change
    it before that, along with the water pump.

    As I recall, the 2.4L, is not an engine that you would want to have the
    belt break on. You may be able to obtain more info from allpar.com, in
    the *engines* section.

    -Kirk Matheson
     
    kmatheson, Jan 25, 2006
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  3. Richard

    Robert Meyer Guest

    The 2.4L in the 1st gen stratus was a non-interference design - no damage if
    the belt broke, but you won't go anywhere. I had the belt and water pump
    replaced at 95K mi.

    bob
     
    Robert Meyer, Jan 25, 2006
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  4. Richard

    maxpower Guest

    Richard, Chrysler recommends the timing belt be replaced at 120k schedule
    "A" and "B" maintenance and the 2.4 engine is a free wheeling engine, The
    pistons will not hit the valves if the belt breaks.

    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    maxpower, Jan 25, 2006
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  5. Richard

    pe2 Guest

    Thanks, guys. I'm coming up on 94k.

    pe2
     
    pe2, Jan 26, 2006
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