whats the chances that a pt cruiser will run good after timing belt went off. checked the heads and pistons and there is no damage? will it be ok after installing new timing belt and water pump.

70

Asked by Manuel Sep 15, 2015 at 10:54 PM about the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

so not so long ago, my timing belt on my
2001 pt cruiser went out. luckily my wife
wasnt going fast maybe speed limit under
25mph.car didnt want to start so my
mechanic told me it was the timing belt.
hes charging me $450 parts and labor. but
my concern is will the car run good after
the new timing belt goes in and water
pump. mechanic said he check the heads
and pistons are ok. there was no damage
what so ever. whats the chances it will be
ok.

4 Answers

9,765

yap it will, as long as you are sure the pistons did get the valves. if the compression is nice you will have a perfect car, just like it was before your timing belt issue

2 people found this helpful.
Best Answer Mark helpful
70

yes the compression was good. i was there as they checked it. but my mechanic was telling me it was still a 50/50 chance it will or wouldnt be ok. so i thought i get more opinions

30

How can you check the compression of all the cylinders if the timing belt is broke? Some of the valves will still be open??

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

PT Cruiser

Looking for a Used PT Cruiser in your area?

CarGurus has 302 nationwide PT Cruiser listings starting at $799.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Kelly Little Ashford
    Reputation
    4,400
  • #2
    Gypsy Rose
    Reputation
    3,290
  • #3
    docwade931
    Reputation
    2,760
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Beetle
137 Great Deals out of 1,732 listings starting at $1,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,850 Great Deals out of 32,329 listings starting at $3,500
Used Chrysler Sebring
4 Great Deals out of 312 listings starting at $2,500
Used Honda Civic
1,347 Great Deals out of 29,284 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota Camry Solara
35 Great Deals out of 400 listings starting at $651
Used Dodge Dakota
18 Great Deals out of 484 listings starting at $2,999
Used Dodge Durango
789 Great Deals out of 21,070 listings starting at $550
Used Dodge Grand Caravan
337 Great Deals out of 5,576 listings starting at $900
Used Chevrolet Corvette
716 Great Deals out of 12,394 listings starting at $3,200

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.