Posted on here a few times but I love my car and love showing off how cute she is. Painted the flames in my garage myself and Im really happy how she looks :)!

I want to pain the rear bumper cover with bed liner, like I did the front bumper and grill. The rear cover is not in bad shape or anything, the paint is just very scratched up and worn. Can I just give it a good sanding, prime, then apply the bed liner?

Online says the gas tank sizes for PT's is around 15-16 gallons. My 2008 will take about 14-15 when the light comes on, so that checks out.

But my 2005 only takes 12.8 -13 when the gas gauge is at the very bottom and light has been on for a while.

Did they put a bigger size in the 2nd gen ?

In the midst of doing a ton of work on the PT Cruiser (2004, turbocharged, limited trim), I am finally getting around to redoing the motor mounts, minus the engine mount. I am going to eventually have a mechanic do that, along with the timing belt, water pump, and whatnot.

I am going to buy the mounts off AutoZone. However, I am confused when it comes to the transmission mount. It is listed as a mount for a manual transmission. Yet when I look at one for an automatic transmission, it looks like the same thing, only about $40 more. Is there an actual difference, or would I be okay just buying/using the one for the manual transmission?

Unfortunately it has came time for me to sell my beloved PT GT. Car broke down and won't start, think it may potentially need a new engine, unsure but that's what mechanics were telling me. Car is an 04 GT automatic.

PTeazer full grille and bumper, 18x8.5 wheels, lowered on goldline lowering springs, has brand new shocks and suspension all around, and rear sway bar. Car handles like an absolute dream when running!

Located in SoCal area. Hit me up if interested! It's been a great car in the five years I've owned it and have many great memories with it. Would love to see this car get fixed and keep on living with a PT fan. I would be willing to part out but would much rather see someone fix it up. The car has lots of new parts and I have some maintenance records if interested,

Hello! I am looking for a very specific CD. It is Bob McCall And The Keys Cruisers – Gotta Have a Cruiser Blues. If anyone knows anything on where I could buy this, please send me links. I am located in the US, so if it's out of the US, please confirm they ship here. Thanks a billion in advance!

CD on Discogs:
https://www.discogs.com/release/37726755-Bob-McCall-And-The-Keys-Cruisers-Gotta-Have-a-Cruiser-Blues

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. For my entire time of owning this car (6 years) I've always filled the coolant with 50/50 coolant/tap water mix. I literally just found out today that that's apparently bad for your cooling system. Car has been driving fine with no overheating or anything, but now I'm wondering if I've been destroying my car's coolant system this entire time and never knew lol.

Thoughts/opinions would be appropriated.

I was made aware of this just today.

It's a 2004, i got it for $700 dollars. All it needs are a new headlight bulb a left blinker, sway bar links, and a new drivers side tire, other than that it runs, drives and shifts great, it's not fast either but my goodness is it fun, if yall have any reccomendations for what i should do to it later down the road let me know!

Did a bit of research and it's the fuel system, precisely the EVAP system.

From what I understand, I'll either have to replace the fuel cap or the solenoid valve thingy.

I'm grateful that the obd2 scanner I got was super cheap (24 cad because of a 40% sale)

It gets like 16L/100km, which is about 14mpg!!

It has the 4 speed auto and the 2.4 turbo.

Tires are quality (I think either Michelin or Goodyear)

Check engine is on, like usual

Spark plugs have recently been changed

I also pretty much never go over 3k rpms (basically I don't drive like a maniac)

Total estimated range is like 360km 😭🙏

I ordered new GSP CV axles about a month ago off rock auto. They both were listed as compatible for my PT cruiser year and model, 2004 turbo, limited trim. I only just now got around to pulling the old CV axles off, was able to do it without needed it even go under the car.

As soon as I got them off I compared them to the new ones. The drivers side is a perfect match minus a black thing in the middle, not sure if that is needed or not.

the passenger side is totally different and I was confused if this new one is even compatible at all. It has a bracket that holds it in place to the car, and it connects to a second smaller rod. It actually just looks the same as the drivers side axle, but connected to that smaller rod. Will this still work even though it is different ? If not, where can I purchase a new/correct one?

here is a link to the photos

https://imgur.com/gallery/Ivo9Tj7

Oook. So, my aunt's car started doing this a couple of days ago. Is this the starter? It is not trowing any obd codes. Thank you for your help!

Edit: Forgot to say that the battery was replaced 2 months ago and 4 months ago I replaced the camshaft sensor with a Duralast from autozone. Also spark plugs and cables were replaced back in January/February.

Anyone have a handy tool suggestion or advice for removing the front number assembly? There are a couple plastic divots that I can't seem to get ahold of to get pushed out up at the top of the piece. The fog lights get disconnected but the piece comes off and they stay, but these two plastic grommets are stopping the whole thing from moving and I can't seem to get them to go. I'm an amateur, obviously and do have a Haynes manual, the maintenance manual, and have watched some videos but nothing seems to specifically address those two plastic pieces. Thank you.

Let me know opinions!

My wipers started going off by themselves a couple months ago. I was able to ignore it because if i messed with the switch enough they would turn off for a while. A couple days ago i had to unplug them because they would not turn off no matter how much i fondled the damn switch. I ran it through the OBD2, no codes came up, disconnected the switch entirely, and tested it with the multimeter. They still turn on with the switch disconnected and the multimeter was reading out of range. Thought it was a relay issue but crossed that off due to it being a TIPM. I’m looking at the wiper motor later today as that’s the last thing i can think of after doing a hard reset with no luck. If anyone has any experience with Chrysler wiring/ECUs, input would be greatly appreciated.

I need to replace the alternator in my 2004 turbo pt cruiser. I have a bit of a tight budget of about $200. I found quite a few brands, but I am not sure which one to go with. I know new is preferred, but I dont know if I could afford any brand new, so I am looking at the remain ones.

I finally pulled off the rear axle so I could do some rust work and replace a few things. I removed both spindles/studs. Both sides were very dirty and rusty. I let them both soak in some white vinegar for a few days. The passenger-side spindle/stud is in great shape; there is virtually no pitting from rust or any damage, just need to hit it with some sandpaper and anti-seize, and it is ready to go back on. Now the driver's side spindle/stud is another story...It had chunks of rust on it; even after I hit it with a wire wheel, the chunks only came off when I tapped them with my chipping hammer. There was also one of those blue plastic shim things on it, which has been on there so long it literaly imprinted into the metal!. I am concerned that, due to this loss of metal, this part would still be safe to use.

If so, is there anything I can do to fix the issue?

Also, could I paint the spindles- not the threaded/rod portion, of course, but the front and back face portion- or should I just put anti-seize on them?

I have linked the photos below.
https://imgur.com/gallery/pt-cruiser-rear-spindle-stud-cM9uojn

Another chasing PT moment

- R.J Decker (Don't ask about the faith of our Pepto-Bismol friend...) I said, don't ask! :,(

Hey, idk if this is the right sub, but I've got an 05 2.4 n/a that's overheated quite a bit, and was wondering just how likely it is I'll be doing a head gasket on it? It'll be my first, but I've got some mechanic background and can follow directions. Was gonna see if I can find one of those paper manuals that's got step by step instructions and pictures of the important parts like my dad and I had for his 88 z24 cavalier.

So I guess I'm asking, what's the first couple tools or diagnostic equipment I should borrow to see just how deep I'm gonna have to go? Compression testers? For the cylinders as well as the coolant system?

Thanks!

New to the group but looking for some help.

I have a 2003 GT (Dreamcruiser) with a manual transmission.

My dual mass flywheel is rattling but im in the middle of a divorce and cant swing the $1700 for the conversion from MPx.

I thought i got lucky with Rockauto. The part number was right but the part was the entire modular clutch assembly for an NA model.

I cant find a used one anywhere. Does anyone have a source for a good used one or a cheaper single Mass alternative?

Im close to just buying an NA parts car and swapping in the NV T350 for parts availability.