Yes and no... It is classified as a non-interference engine because if the timing belt were to break while driving the pistons will not hit and damage the valves. However, with the dual overhead cam it is possible that the valves from the intake can strike the valves from the exhaust, and vise versa. This has been known to happen, although typically only seen if the car was at high rpm when the belt broke.
You can find a good PT Cruiser Engine online or through your a PT Cruiser dealership.
The engine number for a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 is not on the engine; it is part of the VIN number.
Yes, they can. My wife's 2004 PT Cruiser was just diagnosed to have a broken engine mount.
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No, the crank sensor tone ring is different. It will not start.
The thermostat on a Chrysler PT Cruiser is under the housing where the upper radiator hose attaches to the engine.
2.2 merc engine
The engine and transmission are removed as an unit out of the bottom.
The PT cruiser model 2004 requires 4.5 quarts of engine oil to fill the turbo and filter as well as the engine
It is on the bottom of the engine.