I have an 03 cruiser which has been over heating. Before i could repair the resevoir leakt i was driving and noticed a tick. Quickly the tick got stronger and faster until it died. The temp guage was

Asked by Jason Sep 25, 2015 at 01:17 AM about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

normal but when i shut it off and tried to
start it again the temp guage shot through
the roof. No milky oil, cranks fine, and has
gas. Did i blow the 3rd motor in this car.
Yup, within 3 months of me buying it it blew
a motor, bad mechanics blew the second
now this.

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crumbob answered 8 years ago

are you buying reman or brand new engine milky oil is a bad head gaske which is a common chrystler thing

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