Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt Replacement 2.4 Engine. How to replace the timing belt

Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Belt Replacement 2.4 Engine. How to replace the timing belt on Pt Cruiser.
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We took this video to show you what you need to do in order to replace the timing belt on a Chrysler Pt Cruiser 2.4 Engine. Most Shops and Dealers will Charge you over $1000+ for timing belt replacement. If you know what you are doing it takes about 3-4 hours to take it apart and put it back together. The most important thing is to get the timing right!!! All the marks must be on the right spot.
It is the same procedure for all Chrysler Pt Cruiser Models with the 2.4 Non turbo engine. The turbo engine is about the same procedure but the tensioner is a little different.
NEVER try to pry the timing belt on the gears with tools. It will take you some time to put it on the gears but never pry it. Make sure that the tensioner is loose while you are installing the new belt and do not forget to tighten it after that.
It will cover:
2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
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Chrysler PT Cruiser reemplazo de la correa de distribución 2.4 motor. Cómo reemplazar la correa de distribución.
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 substituição da correia dentada do motor. Como substituir a correia dentada.
Chrysler PT Cruiser remplacement de la courroie de distribution 2.4 du moteur. Comment remplacer la courroie de distribution.
Chrysler PT Cruiser Zahnriemenwechsel 2.4 Motor. Wie Sie den Zahnriemen zu ersetzen.
كرايسلر بي تي كروزر استبدال توقيت الحزام 2.4 المحرك. كيفية استبدال حزام التوقيت.
क्रिसलर पीटी क्रूजर समय बेल्ट प्रतिस्थापन 2.4 इंजन। कैसे समय बेल्ट की जगह के लिए।
克莱斯勒PT漫步者正时皮带更换2.4引擎。如何更换同步带。
クライスラーPTクルーザータイミングベルト交換2.4エンジン。どのようにタイミングベルトを交換します。
Chrysler PT Cruiser triger kayışı yerine 2.4 motoru. Nasıl triger kayışı yerine.
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[@FireBeam]

Who works on cars wearing rings and a watch???

[@FireBeam]

@@tRuth-be-told-again Ha Hahahaha HahahahahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@outmybitness]

One of the cleanest Chrysler engine bays I've ever seen

[@Infected_Miller]

Must be from the south, or garage kept

[@robpalmer7793]

Your the man! My grandson and I watch your video and we're fixing my granddaughters timing belt we couldn't have done it without you. If you're ever in Utah look it up will feed will cook you a Mexican feast! Thank you once again.

[@WorldMechanics]

+Robin Palmer Great. We went to Utah last summer to see the arches. Where are you guys located?

[@robpalmer7793]

Northern. The town is called Corinne. 65 miles north of Salt Lake. Keep up the good video's.

[@davel8613]

I'm a heavy duty mechanic starting my automotive apprenticeship. This video is going to help me out so much for my first pt cruiser timing belt job tomorrow. Thanks a lot!

[@dhola6042]

Heavy duty mechanics is a much easier than working on passenger cars etc

[@bosthebozo5273]

Did you quit the next day

[@khm-projectsaltyfrog9231]

Great demonstration. I love the fact that the mechanic wears a nice watch, jewelry, and gold ring during the entire procedure. Thank you!

[@amendez2142]

😂😂😂🤣😝

[@patadegrillo007]

Mechanic by day,pimp by night

[@micheleiad5846]

The guy who invented the timing belt, which replaced the "never die" timing chain or timing gears did it with the intention of cashing in on "planned obsolescence".

[@Mikefngarage]

you have a heavy accent but your english is very good and easy to understand. good job.

[@tony4metallicaify]

thanks for your video, I'm only Volkswagen guy, so when I had to change my mom's PT timing belt I checked your video out and it makes it so much easier​ thanks!!

[@pariahnation4347]

Yeah, this guy has someone helping him. No person can do this job by themselves. I have yet to see a video......COMPLETE with all the struggles.

[@dhola6042]

It is definitely a job one person can do it whould be helpful to have a helping hand but still able to do alone ....

[@rigoletotobon8176]

Great clip! Even though it might be obvious for many guys, I needed to see how to loosen the tensioner, I checked several videos and only yours was really thorough! Thank you very much!!!

[@rsrocket1]

Thanks for the video. Remember when you replace or reattach the center motor mount, you need to get the T55 bolt hole centered in the fender hole before you torque down the bolts that hold it in. Otherwise your upper torque strut will never bolt into the big heavy bracket and you'll stress all the motor mount rubber bushings and tear them prematurely.

[@dizzydinonysius]

I'm going to have to check this immediately. I've already replaced the bushings and they are already tearing after only a year. Thanks for this comment!

[@jonathandexter135]

Wow I just spent most of the day getting to the point where you start this vid. Holy crap. Never ever again. I rather toss the car and by a GM. than go through this. I actually imagine this being fairly easy if you pull the motor and put it back in. But I found everything is just Miserable tight compact. I my case I had to pull all the engine mounts and strap pull the engine away from that side of the side wall, to make room to get that cast bracket out. I am lined up and done for tonight. (You make it look so easy.)

[@jaminova_1969]

2 motor mounts and an AC disconnect later and the mechanic finally has the plastic timing chain cover off. Whew!

[@TiborRoussou]

I'm thinking of telling my lady to toss her 2010 part time cruiser; belt jumped. I'm worried the valves may be bent. I'd rather change my timing chain on my 96 Chevy Cheyenne, any day.

[@thomshere]

Thanks so very much for posting ALL your excellent videos! This is a tough job!

[@marcsmith3881]

Excellent Video! This is a nightmare job. I charge my customers alot to do these because I simply don't want to do them. I have one requesting an estimate now. The engineer was a masochist.

[@dillonh321]

Can you do mine. Lol.

[@CarlosAguilar-de8rq]

Been a tech 11years it is not that bad my guy, bmw timing or infinity timing chains are a pain!! Amongst others this is on the easy side

[@marcsmith3881]

@@CarlosAguilar-de8rq It depends on your experiences. I have been serving Mercedes Benz vehicles for 20 years. There are repairs on some that are easy for me that would cause headaches for most. Not sure if you service them in NY climate where everything rusts. Everything is a different experience in area where rust is an issue.

[@CarlosAguilar-de8rq]

@@marcsmith3881 your absolutely right about that I've been at a shop where owner wouldn't want us touching any bmws or Mercedes, OOOH MAN I'm fortunate to work in the West Coast S.D Cali to be exact, we don't get much rust here but I have had my share of rust buckets from where I need to bring out the torch & welder. You defenetly will have a much harder time with rust no doubt!! Keep @ it good techs are rare now a days.

[@johnhansen702]

Are you a mechanic or not?

[@patadegrillo007]

Did one, 4 years ago ,I promised to myself, never do one of this models anymore. I am glad most PT's are being recycled now days !

[@AutoTechWorld_DIY]

Great video. Wasn't sure how the bracket was mounted, but that explains it. Thank you very much 👍

[@timothy3bucher864]

Take the 2 transmission mount bolts out to give yourself 4 more inches of room to work on the front of the motor 🍺🍺🍺🤙🤙🤙🤞🏻

[@jSCOTTmc80]

Thanks for this! I'll give it a shot and see if it will help me eliminate most of the pain of doing this job.

[@4jiggaalways]

wow. this guys pretty good. seen most of his videos and he is very detailed. I am a mechanic but not so patient.. I just rip things off can't be bothered to explain!

[@timothy3bucher864]

I need to get a nice watch a big ring while I wrench on cars , I love it class act . Love all your videos you guys are great ⚙️🔧🔩⛏🛠💊

[@obseebish]

Good stuff thanks for posting

[@miltonalvarado126]

you explain really good you the man

[@neilbrokaw9118]

Very good video. I highly recommend including replacement of the water pump, idler, and tensioner-pulley/assy esp at 93,000 mi (comes as a kit). This is an interference engine and you don't want to risk the new belt breaking and valve damage by relying on those worn parts.

[@williamcaudill2959]

+Neil Brokaw this is a non-interference engine.

[@mpcoley1]

It's a partial interference. The valves can hit each other, but not the pistons. So you are both right, kinda.

[@MrRShoaf]

Neil Brokaw The big advantage to the kit is you change the water pump and the oil seal. Fir the price difference the piece of mind is worth it.

[@commodoresixfour7478]

Roger Shoaf This mechanic did recommend this at the end of the video and explained that the customer just wanted to replace the belt. (He couldn't understand why the customer wouldn't just get it all done.

[@ThumperMcKenzie]

What if my belt broke? Can I still line the timing marks up before putting the new belt on without hurting anything? Great video and it explains alot!

[@MichaelBrown-um8qc]

Very nice demonstration 🥂👍👍 Thank You 👍

[@DamnJohnnyV_]

Great explanation covering the tensioner tightening. Failure to properly tighten tensioner can cause a P0016 code and engine will act like it has a rev limiter at 3,300 rpm

[@WorldMechanics]

+jor fly thank you for sharing this helpful information

[@davidrobinson5943]

Great video I have a 2006 pt Cruiser it's time for a water pump and timing belt change

[@scottamata]

im waiting for you to just say boom. love you man thanks for the video.

[@trevorjudd516]

Thanks....very informative. You make it look easy!

[@edgarsena5779]

excelente video

[@lightminded6268]

excellent video. that's not an easy timing belt to do. I like your ratchet with the bolt thru the head too. custom tools are the best tools haha

[@auto7tech236]

it was helpful thank you

[@leeturner1838]

thank you it was so easy with your video!!!!!!!! thanks again!!!!

[@Badillo35196]

Good job man!!

[@benjaminwest2281]

Great instruction! I was a little bummed you've bought modern tools. I like when you improvise! Good job. Ok, take care

[@jimmiddleton5093]

Very well done video 👍

[@theeagle4540]

Very informative video, working on my 2008 with over 140000 miles on it and replacing the timing belt which broke, think I got lucky and no engine damage. It is quite a job very tight spaces I had more trouble getting all the timing marks to line up must have had to remove the belt 8 times before I finally got it all in line. I did remove the bracket that is mounted at the top of the strut well, gave me more room. Putting every thing back as soon as motor mounts come in this week. Watching your video in reverse. Thanks for making this video very helpful.

[@slagdemon]

It's a non interference engine so you can't damage the engine.

[@Justa_3valve]

@@slagdemon it’s a “semi interference” engine the intake and exhaust valves can hit each other when it breaks so it’s about a 50/50 chance

[@LigmaJohnson2.5]

Great video ! Thank you !!!

[@socomt5]

Excellent video .

[@carguy0000]

Great video , which timing belt kit do you recommend >>> thx in advance

[@ThyDungeonman2]

This mechanic has three hands!!! O_o

[@kitanacorvidae5445]

ThyDungeonman2 All good mechanics have 3 hands you see, another 3 you don't.

[@robertschwartz9833]

Thanks, I'm a mechanic and have done Neon 2.0 timing belts but the engine bracket for that PT motor mount proved to be tricky THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@jimmyhughes5854]

Do you have any step by step videos like this one of you doing the head gasket on the pt cruiser? Thanks

[@ibuildforyou8211]

Very informative video WELL DONE !!!!!

[@WorldMechanics]

+Mike Kushner We are glad to hear that the video was helpful. If you need help with your vehicle let us know. You can find us on our official Facebook page as well: facebook.com/worldmechanicsofficialpage/?fref=ts

[@Ratchet-strap-Garage]

😀 Howd you get the upper timing belt cover off with out removing engine mount ?

[@pmcpmc8005]

I have a 2007 PT. I had my timing belt break on me at highway speed with 72,000 miles on it. Luckily it did not do any damage to the valves.

[@Infected_Miller]

So you were able to get it fixed? How much did it cost?

[@rmatrix4777]

Right now at around 11 minutes, how did you lower the engine. Did you remove all of the Mounts and struts?

[@wooden__stick2244]

Well done

[@hamishr2367]

what ever happened to good old timing chains?

[@mirekchance]

it was noiser and it lasted longer...

[@21stcenturyfossil7]

@@mirekchance , depends what you mean by "lasted longer". The pins and links in the chain wore, the timing gears wore and, typically, the cam/ignition timing would be about 5 degrees retarded from stock at 100,000 miles. Because the distance between the links no longer matched the pitch of the timing gears, eventually, either the teeth would break off the cam gear or the chain would jump off the crank gear. I've replaced many worn timing sets on old engines and I know one of the reasons cars continue to run well at 100,000 miles is the change to timing belts.

[@c172215s]

@@21stcenturyfossil7 Agreed. However with new technology and inverted tooth chains the trend is back to chains, but they have to get lubrication. ie GM's high feature V6 had timing chain issues for a few years because of poor QC. The Honda 2.4l K series will run for 250k or more and stay in time even with VVT. It is a chain driven DOHC.

[@WhitefolksT]

Ford Inline 6 with timing gears, no chain or belt. Also 7 main bearings. That's how you build one to last.

[@timothy3bucher864]

Why are your hands so clean 🤣😂🤣🤙

[@larrycollins5750]

good video, but all the videos i have watched they never show just exactly how they get that cast mount out they cut away and its a miracle it's out

[@canuckfixit7722]

Yeah, getting that cast steel bracket out then back in after the new belt is installed is a total piss-off and the primary reason that this job sucks!

[@terryconklin2209]

Do the AC lines need to be removed for this or is it doable without taking them off? I'd rather not have to evacuate and recharge if I don't have to.

[@misamisatv]

How do you get the belt on the top sprockets?

[@bigdaddy5150sh71]

As soon as it gets a little warmer I'm doin the full kit on mine.

[@ZorchMartino]

thanku

[@lizzy7112]

@World Mechanics In your experience do PT Cruisers have interference engines or not? I keep getting mixed answers online. Because if it's not, I'll just change the timing belt myself since every shop in town is charging over $800

[@mpcoley1]

It's called a partial interference. The valves will not hit the pistons, but they could hit each other and bend. The motor could run, once the belt has been replaced, even with bent valves, but will typically break soon due to the valves being bent and constantly banging off the seat. The only way to tell is to put the belt on and do a leak down pressure test for each cylinder with the cylinder at TDC (top dead center) to test if the valves are seating properly.

[@metal4ya]

What tool do I use to install the crankshaft pulley and how do I lock the engine so I can tighten the 19mm bolt? Great video!

[@WorldMechanics]

+metal4ya The best way to do it is with a 12 point socket and an impact wrench. You can often borrow an impact from a parts store for free. If you ever need help with your vehicle let us know you can also find us on Our Official Facebook Page here: facebook.com/worldmechanicsofficialpage/?fref=ts

[@mpcoley1]

You can also use a chain wrench to wrap around the pulley. Just make sure to use the old timing belt between the pulley and the chain wrench to avoid scarring the pulley.

[@samtheoutdoorman]

great helpful video, thank you. Would you replace the water pump as well while you are there.?

[@joannajamerson35]

Yes

[@AutoTechWorld_DIY]

I am.

[@jasonharris306]

would you make a full video of doing this the right way changing everything

[@juliemathis1065]

That belt will break in 3 years anyway. They don’t last long. I’m on belt number 3 on engine number 2.

[@johnbeggs7757]

great video guys !! love the clear approach! like and subscribe

[@pariahnation4347]

Your video is incomplete. At the very end you do not show how you put the belt on. You only show putting the belt around the cranckshaft....the water pump amd then the tensioner. The video then skips to the entire belt being on. How do you get the belt on the top sprockets? Do you use lubricant because it is very tight and extremely difficult to place on the sprockets.

[@canuckfixit7722]

Totally agree. The actual belt installation is possibly the hardest part of this whole job (next to re&re of that @#%$ cast steel bracket). I used a shoe horn and a steel bar to push the belt into the idler - I don't have Superman arm strength.

[@SuperDaveVideos]

9:20 It is Not necessary to remove that bracket for the 4 bolts. Simply jack up the engine enough to remove the cast iron bracket.

[@robpalmer7793]

+SuperDaveVideos Okay Dave sounds like you're the super mechanic. will you come over and show me how it's done? I would hate to screw anything up!

[@codybrooks5389]

SuperDaveVideos how do you get back in?

[@ryujijackson8584]

It does make it easier

[@issago6141]

How many teeth is the timing belt for Chrysler pt cruiser 2.0 Does anyone know????? Thanks

[@yenestelles3599]

You forgot to show how to tension the timing belt correctly inside of the mark

[@WorldMechanics]

+Yen Estelles The video got damaged for some reason. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[@ElCastellon]

the part most important jajajajaja Really 😒

[@crystrezerex2life]

how do you know once you align the cam sprockets if the valves are on the intake or exhaust stroke? just because there aligned it doesn't mean the valves are in the right position, .......right?

[@davidleet9501]

Look at the camshaft lobes--should be pointing UP (away from valves) on #1 cylinder, which means the valves are closed on that cylinder.

[@duane13able]

Thanks ,but wouldn't I need to disconnect the catalytic converter while jacking the engine that far up and down ?

[@seanbruno5735]

Nope. Muffler is attached using rubber bits that flex. No need to take off.

[@tuenguyen3274]

I just replaced the cam pulley seal but it is still leaking. Do you know why oil would leak with a new seal? Thank you!

[@leeturner1838]

yea cause you fucked it up!!!!!!

[@KittsCoolWhips]

I hate that this dude works on his car wearing jewelry, but these are solid videos.

[@halfpack69]

should've showed HOW you got the belt on.That's what I need to see because even with the tensioner loose I need more slack & the belt is tight .

[@shawnelliott1844]

me too

[@williamchristy1341]

its like teaching a kid to eat candy

[@rondoward5648]

Can I get a video of a person actually putting on the belt n not skip that part

[@Im-Not-Gay-No-More]

Love the accent. Socket Baller! LOL

[@TheCannibalofheaven]

Do you really need to disconnect the A/C and refill it after the job ?

[@elgransaviosalmonsalami6077]

Shamo not really but is more easy cuz u got more room

[@tylerc7037]

At what mileage would you recommend changing the timing belt?

[@Infected_Miller]

They recommend you do it every 100k I believe

[@readou1949]

mine jus blew piece of crap cruisers, told dealrship come get it

[@commodoresixfour7478]

Dam. It must be a pain in the ass to do it with the a.c. lines in the way!

[@StrKillin]

FYI this is a non-interference motor so worst case, if you're not perfectly in time you won't bend any valves or anything you'll just have to reset the timing properly

[@fluoridaman2332]

It's a partial interference engine. The valves will hit each other, but not the pistons

[@joe241able]

is 600.00 to much money in put a new timing on a pt crusier i really want to know >?

[@joannajamerson35]

No. Most places charge 1400-2000 to replace it

[@joe241able]

@@joannajamerson35 oh just asking my mom needs one installed

[@johnbeggs7757]

there’s about twelve bolts and give each bolt an hour to istsll

[@01MIDWAY]

Why didn't you do the water pump???

[@xdrfox]

sorry .. but on a lot of cars V6's you have to pull the motor

[@josemanueltorres2161]

Debiste remplazar la bomba de agua 😅

[@KamenKr]

How many Kw is this? We have CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2.4 105kW petrol, and was wondering if it has a chain or belt. Any ideas?

[@channeldee8738]

Why cant see how to put exactly the new part?

[@wonderwond]

I have a 2002 pt cruiser with 36,000 miles, should I worry about replacing it yet ??

[@dcmanryan]

John Hill 107k miles at the latest. My daughters just broke at 114k and I'm junking the car. It's about $1000-$1500 to have a mechanic do this. Her car is a 2007 and it's just not worth it.

[@joannajamerson35]

@@dcmanryan i would rather replace the timing belt than get a new car.

[@dcmanryan]

@@joannajamerson35 it's still sitting and hasn't run since lol.

[@edgarsena5779]

como es que lo hace tan sencillo y aqui un mecanico me comenta que es muy dificil que se tardaria 2 dias para hacerlo

[@elgransaviosalmonsalami6077]

Edgar Sena eso es lo que dura uno tan solo para quitar el bracke ay beses que asta dan ganas de llorar 😢 ja ja

[@canuckfixit7722]

That three-jaw puller is undersized for the job and you probably weakened it. There is a better special tool for this particular pulley and it works great.

[@paulh2oman]

If you can't get the harmonic balancer off with a regular puller you can rent the actual Chrysler harmonic balancer puller from parts store.

[@jessicaripley5654]

Can't hit valves in this engine it's non interferance...still would suck to have to do it twice thou

[@fluoridaman2332]

It's a partial interference engine. The valves will hit each other, but not the pistons

[@stephencollins3868]

sounds like in order to do a job like this you first need to scream and run the other way. Next ask yourself why you let yourself buy a car with a timing belt and then either replace it or take the car somewhere

[@bobbyu8991]

The problem with this car is chrysler didnt care about anything else but body design on the pt shoving a neon into another body and the hell with repair problems this made Chevy astro second in the biggest pain in the butt to work on

[@jaminova_1969]

Wait, all this to just replace the belt? I can't even check mine regularly with the cover on. Who designed this POC a sadist? No bailouts for Chrysler ever! It's pretty sad, because this could almost be a cheap, likeable car.

[@tkatnokia95]

Why the music?

[@davidgruen7423]

Lol I wonder how much they would charge for a head rebuild, it took $3000, that is the tuition I paid learning at school.

[@chaunche81]

Wait...whaddya say ?😂😂😂

[@joshylarayatv8734]

Safety first dont use watches or ring

[@gcklema]

This procedure will not work with the 2.4L Turbocharged engine. The engine will not lower sufficiently to provide clearance to remove the lower bolt from the engine mount / ps pump bracket. The engine must be removed to remove the bracket, and thus replace the timing belt.

[@johnraney5331]

Did you remove the entire engine? Becuase I have the same thing with turbo and can not figure out how to get that brackect off. I got 2 bolts out of it with a little notcing of the frame but the third is impossible.

[@CHOPSHOPUNDERGROUND]

,,

[@gcklema]

No, I gave up and did not replace the timing belt nor the middle engine mount. I had the same experience: could not get the third bolt out.

[@CHOPSHOPUNDERGROUND]

Ok I got it! You must unbolt all engine and trans. mounts and lower the engine down to get them out. But holy crap getting the new belt on was a challange!

[@doitalldad4211]

CHOPSHOPUNDERGROUND no, that still did not work for the 2006 turbo because there is a part of the chassis that prevents the engine from lowering sufficiently to get that last bolt out.

[@amendez2142]

No change the 3 oil seal! 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️👎🏽

[@javierzendejas7294]

This is a non interference engine so the valves and the pistons won't hit.

[@fluoridaman2332]

It's a partial interference engine. The valves will hit each other, but not the pistons

[@dopeylindstrom2236]

Pretty sure these engines are non interference so hitting valves shouldnt be a thing

[@fluoridaman2332]

It's a partial interference engine. The valves will hit each other, but not the pistons

[@Locutus_lives]

Nobody comes close to you guys.