I have a 2005 PT Cruiser with 80,000 miles on it. Do I need to replace my timing belt. A mechanic said that I must replace it ASAP or I could blow up my engine. Please advise.

Asked by Biana Feb 25, 2013 at 06:25 PM about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

30,405

- Report

tenspeed answered 2 months ago

The mechanic is wrong. The engine will not blow up. When the belt breaks, the pistons smash into the open valves. It usually bends the valves and sometimes pokes holes in the pistons. It doesn't blow up. He's trying to scare you.

Mark helpful

Your Answer

what is the fuse for the radio on a 2006 pt cruiser? can some one pleas help 1 answer

i need to see why my radio wont work i bought the car used and the dealer advised to check the fuse but the car had no book to reference.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

-

Maintenance & Repair
why will my 2005 Chrysler 300 Touring ocasionally not start 2 answers

new battery new fuel pump. never know when car will not start. doesnt matter if its warm or cold. sometimes shaking the car very hard or loosing the gas cap helps but sometimes not. sometimes when it ...

2005 Chrysler 300 Touring

-

Maintenance & Repair
Is this Mechanic #1's fault or did Mechanic #2 need to move the power steering hoses to replace the radiator? 2 answers

2006 Chrysler Town & Country had mechanic #1 replace the power steetring low pressure hoses but chose to have mechanic #2 do the radiator based on cost. 5 days later one of those low pressure hoses br...

2006 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

-

Maintenance & Repair
Headlight Problems 1 answer

Just had driver side headlight replaced. Dealership (not Chrysler) having difficulty aliening them (headlights and high beam). Will take to certified Crossfire mech. Has anyone had this problem? Pleas...

Chrysler Crossfire

-

Maintenance & Repair
buying advise 2 answers

Hi. I am a newbie Porsche wanabee. More like a mid-life crisis guy. I am looking at a very nice 1988 944S with only 60,000 miles. Timing belt, tensioner and water pump done at 52,000 kms but 4 yea...

1988 Porsche 944

-

Maintenance & Repair

#1		littlehorn Reputation 200
#2		Steven Hood Reputation 190
#3		sarahsweeney Reputation 140

I have a 2005 PT Cruiser with 80,000 miles on it. Do I need to replace my timing belt. A mechanic said that I must replace it ASAP or I could blow up my engine. Please advise.

1 Answer

Your Answer

Related Questions

what is the fuse for the radio on a 2006 pt cruiser? can some one pleas help 1 answer

why will my 2005 Chrysler 300 Touring ocasionally not start 2 answers

Is this Mechanic #1's fault or did Mechanic #2 need to move the power steering hoses to replace the radiator? 2 answers

Headlight Problems 1 answer

buying advise 2 answers

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler PT Cruiser Questions

Chrysler PT Cruiser Experts

Related Models For Sale

Used Cars For Sale