Yes.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes
The 2001 PT Cruiser with a 2.4 liter engine has a zero tolerance or interference engine. This means that if any of the timing components fail, the engine itself will because severely damaged.
Yes.Yes.
Yes.Yes.
YES !!! it is a close tolerance engin . if the timing belt snaps in drive mode the valves will bend .
yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.yes, valves can bend if the timing belt breaks.
The 3FSE engine is not an interference (zero tolerance) engine.
No, it is free spinning.No, it is free spinning.
Yes
yes
It is an interference engine. Belt should be replaced approx every 100,000 miles.