No , the 2.4 liter - 4 cylinder engine in a 2003 PT Cruiser is not an interference
engine , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc . )
While the valves will not hit the pistons, I have seen intake valves hit exhaust valves a n d bend that way.
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It is on the radiator side of the engine. It is mounted under the engine mount.
No, just the intake manifold.
The engine computer is the voltage regulator. It is behind the air cleaner.
The valves can bend. You would then be repairing or replacing the engine.
What is the firing order of a 2003 or cruiser
According to Cars.com, the turning radius for a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18.3 feet.
It is on the back of the engine, about 6 inches above the oil pan.
Yes, the 2.4L engine in the 2003 Chrysler Sebring is a non-interference engine. This means that if the timing belt were to fail, the pistons would not collide with the valves, preventing potential severe engine damage. However, it is still important to replace the timing belt at the recommended intervals to avoid any issues.