its not an expensive fix but it is a pain in the butt! your best bet is to buy a haynes repair guide from auto or advanced. 25$ there. there a life saver. but the main thing is take the valve covers off and the front plate off the motor. while your at it i would buy the whole entire timing chain kit and water pump. bout 150$ on ebay. once you get the valve covers and front plate off its basically take it all off and put it back on the way it came off. but once you have it off be sure NOT to turn the crank after putting the number one valve at top dead center! because i did and it took me two week to try and get it back in time. it wont start and you could bend a rod if you try and start it out of time! best bet is to buy a haynes repair guide!
In order to change the timing belt in your PT Cruiser you will need the new tensioner and timing belt covers. Your dealership should have the parts you need
It has a timing belt. Replace at 100,000 miles.It has a timing belt. Replace at 100,000 miles.
Yes
3.5 has a belt. All others have chains.
When you change the timing belt inspect the tenstioner. If it is not in perfect condition replace it.
The timing belt can only jump time if there is a failed component in the timing belt system. Check the pulleys and tensioner.
Change the timing belt every 100,000 miles.
there are two tensioners, the serpentine tensioner and the timing belt tensioner. the timing belt tensioner is behind the timing belt cover ;)
To change the timing belt on a 1987 Chrysler LeBaron 2.5, first disconnect the battery and remove the engine cover. Then, drain the coolant and remove the accessories, including the alternator and power steering pump, to access the timing belt. Align the timing marks on the camshaft and crankshaft, loosen the tensioner, and remove the old belt. Finally, install the new belt, ensuring proper alignment of the timing marks, and reassemble all components.
Not unless they are damaged or faulty.
It lasts until it fails. That could be 100,000 or 300,000 miles.
To install the timing chain tensioner on a 2003 Chrysler 300M, first ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke. Remove any components obstructing access to the timing chain cover. Install the new tensioner in its designated location, ensuring it aligns correctly with the timing chain, and then torque it to the manufacturer's specifications. Finally, reassemble any removed components and check for proper operation before starting the engine.