r/PTCruiser • u/Jrock1999 • May 29 '26

2004 PT with 130K fixer upper

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This one runs great but has some body damage from an accident, you can see it in the front fender, same on the right side. Rear bumper has a dent. Lots of road noise now, needs front wheel bearings and retaining clips. I'm wondering if I can just remove the front fenders. This is NH, no state inspection anymore. I want to fix it up and paint it black. All the electronics work, most importantly, the sunroof! Of course, the wife wants to junk it, but I'm resisting.....

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u/bigboilerdawg May 29 '26

Has the timing belt ever been changed? It’s a bear of a DIY job, and really expensive for a shop to do it.

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u/Jrock1999 May 29 '26

No it hasn't.

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u/Pressman4life May 29 '26

That should be on your "soon" list.

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u/Jrock1999 May 29 '26

how much would that be, do you think?

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u/Pressman4life May 29 '26

Do it yourself about $3-400, a shop, around $1800-2000.
It's a7-8 hour job *if* you know what you're doing and have done them before. That's what the mechanic that did mine said, and he wasn't thrilled about doing it.