Thank you sir for that awesome feedback

Many thanks for the feedback. I have seen that be the case in alot of service manuals. Sometimes you need to see what is being described....words and some black and white pics just dont do it justice. Thanks again for watching and for the comment. Make sure to subscribe Gregory.

@@MotorCityMechanic As a follow-up, I found that it's possible to do this job without removing the A/C lines (at least on a 2005 PT, non-turbo with cruise control.) First, remove the upper lateral arm (you should be able to get a socket onto the bolts without removing the A/C lines.) Second, remove the bolts on the bracket that attach to the wheel/shock tower. This bracket has 2 pieces. If you remove the nuts on the back, the bracket sections will come apart and they can be removed past the A/C lines. Finally, I found that I had to remove the bolts holding the power steering reservoir and move it back out of the way. There isn't a lot of room to spare but I was able to complete the disassembly with the A/C lines in place. It would be much easier to remove the lines but being that the timing belt was broken, it couldn't be brought to a shop and I didn't want to bleed off the gas into the environment. Thanks again for the video.

+Russell Sinclair Thanks Russell. I appreciate you watching them and for the comment. Glad to see the videos are helping people. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. thanks again

Much appreciated!

That video was one I had wanted to make for a long time....glad I was able to. Thanks for the kind words and glad all went well. My hats off to you and your Dad.....its a job alot of techs run from. Make sure to subscribe and share the videos.

It can be a big job for sure but once you a few it’s not bad. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe

Once again another PT Chrysler condemned due to bad information. Hate to know that someone got rid of it for that reason because someone didn't understand the 2.4 and have the owner inaccurate info. I understand when the mechanic reads about it having the possibility of bending valves but they don't know that when the belt breaks it won't bend valves. Now if you install the belt wrong.....it can happen. Glad to see you weren't scared and welling to take the job on. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the update. My hat is off to you!

Thanks Ray for taking the time to watch and to comment on the video. Always happy to help. Make sure to subscribe.

doorgunnerone Awesome! Glad it worked out and no problems. I rarely get the marks lined up correctly the first time and have done about 20-30 of these over the years. You did great and should be proud. I cant tell you how many shops wont touch this repair and how many mechanics I work with that run like little girls each time one comes into the shop. It took along time to make the video and from the response....I'm glad I did. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment about the video. Make sure to subscribe and help spread the word about these videos by sharing with others. I have many more PT cruiser videos so don't stop watching. My passion is helicopters and from the sound of your username....it appears you have had the privilege numerous times to fly. I try to fly in as many as I get me hands on. My hats off to you my friend.

+Kelly Mayfield your welcome. I hope it all goes well and that it gets back on the road. Thanks for finding the videos and make sure to subscribe

+Larry Lent Thanks Larry. I rarely ever get the marks exactly lined up on the first try. Thanks for the update and the comment.

sawdustmaker49 wow...what more can I say, Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to watch all 7 episodes. I see you subscribed as well and thanks for that also. Keep watching and help spread the word about this channel my friend

GSNCLN thanks for watching my friend. I appreciate you taking the time to comment as well. It isn't an easy job by any means but it can be done. I keep forgetting from time to time that what's common/easy for me may be different for others. I would be scared as hell possibly if I had never touched a PT Cruiser before. Age had caught up with me so I cant remember my first timing belt job anymore. Make sure to subscribe when you get time and check us out on facebook and twitter. Links to both are on the main channel page. Thanks again

Chris Boettcher Your welcome Chris. Thanks for watching. The feedback is always appreciated make sure to subscribe!

Joe Leonard Thanks Joe. Its always great to from viewers such as yourself. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already.

Awesome. Glad I could help out and hope all goes well. Just take your time and triple check the timing marks when done. Thanks for the feedback and make sure to subscribe.

I appreciate getting feedback on the videos such as this. I try to do my best when I can when it comes to filming....sometimes the time does not permit and then sometimes I have to make time. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe

Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to comment on the video. Glad you sat thru all 7 parts in the series. There just was no way to do the repair in just one video and still keep your attention. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't already and help spread the word.

Appreciate you subscribing David. Always great to get feedback on the videos.

No....Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and for watching the videos. I feel knowledge is something that should be shared, otherwise it's wasted. It seems like I do one of these at least once a month....heck I have one tore apart at work as we speak lol. Make sure to subscribe and check out the other 150+ videos on my channel as well. Help spread the word!

The great things about these videos is that you can watch them over and over so that you notice all the pointers. The bad things about manuals is that they skip alot of important steps. Plus they rarely include any real world issues you may come up with or short cuts to help save you some time. Many thanks for the awesome feedback and encouragement.

Glen Backman i appreciate the kind words. If your a DIY and you take this job on.....your no longer a DIY, your a professional lol. Thanks for watching and for commenting

+Harry Bailey Thanks Harry for taking the time to watch all 7 parts of the video. I am glad it helped out. Don't forget to subscribe and help spread the word by sharing these videos with others. I appreciate the kind words as well.

The thing about the videos is that you just never know when you might need one. Appreciate you checking them out! Thanks again for having subscribed and for taking the time to comment.

Many thanks Tom! It was a video I knew needed to be done as detailed as possible. Its a job some shops refuse to do and really isnt that bad in my opinion. Appreciate the comments about the video and for you watching. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos as well.

Thanks David. Its cool to hear feedback like that. Its a big job but do-able. Just take your time and dont be in any hurry. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos....I have plenty more for the PT.

David T. Holcomb That's what these videos are about.....to either teach someone how to do the job or at least inform them on how it's done. Thanks for watching all 7 parts and for taking the time to comment. Make sure to subscribe and try to enjoy the rest of your weekend

I greatly appreciate that comment. Glad that you liked and that you watched. Make sure to subscribe and enjoy the weekend.

Many thanks for those kind words. I am always happy to help out when I can. Thanks for finding this channel and video. Dont forget to subscribe. Now go enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Many thanks for the feedback/comment. Its greatly appreciated and glad that I could help

SquidlyMcnerd Thanks for the kind words. I'm sure there are a lot of other similar videos that I haven't looked at myself. I'm glad it helps people out. I had been wanting to do this video for some time but wasn't sure it could be done easily. Glad it worked out good. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't already! You liked this video..... so subscribe and you will get notified each time I create another. Spread the word so that this channel can keep growing

Many thanks for checking out the series. It’s an older one but backed full of info for sure. Just take your time and everything should go well.

Maverick Cuellar Its always nice to hear kind words such as yours. Makes you want to keep making videos. Sometimes we need that kind of encouragement. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching as well. Help spread the word and make the channel grow. Have a great weekend!

Nothing like finding a car for $300! Those are my type of deals. Thanks for checking out the videos and glad that they helped out.

@@MotorCityMechanic Thought you may like an update, After I started the enging to make sure it would run properly "before I completely reassembled everything including the grill and hood latch" after complete assembly I discovered a coolant leak as I'm filling the cooling system, wound up being a hole rusted through on the heater hose return nipple on the coolant inlet pipe facing the block right on the weld so it wasn't visible to the eye. I replaced the inlet pipe, all heater hose lines rubber and metal cause metal lines were rusted also, "didn't want to do it a third time" LOL Along with the parts mentioned above I also replaced the timming belt, idler and tensioner pulleys, water pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses, a/c and alt. belts, lower tourqe strut, had the radiator cleaned, new battery, new fuel pump, oil & filter change, air filter, New Anti Freeze, using all name brand replacement parts like Gates, AC Delco, Zerex, Baldwin, Stant, Pioneer and Dorman to name a few. I also traced down ground wire issues on ground wires located on inner fender wells and replaced the 4 main ground wire ends (with multiple wires attached) on both sides as they all showed signs of the dreaded green death corrosion. 😫😤😤🤬🤬🤬 All In we have an 06 PT Crusier Touring Edition power everything with sun roof and mag racing wheels that is some sort of a Signature Series with 116,000 miles on it for a total of including purchase cost and tax just under $900 for a car that runs and drives great for what it is. Again thanks for these Series of videos as they were a great help.

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you liked the videos. I appreciate you checking them out and for the comment. Nothing wrong with saving money!

Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the feedback and for you watching the video. Take your time and you should be okay. Main thing is to double and triple check the timing marks to make sure that they are okay before going back with everything. Make sure to subscribe

We'll do

I want to say thank you for watching these videos! Knowledge is meant to be shared. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already and keep watching.

Its tight but doable.....I did the same on my own that I have the head off of. Thanks for watching and great to hear that it all went well! Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.

Russell Bell Thanks Russell! Glad you liked it. I tried to make it so that just about anyone could understand and attempt the repair. Glad to hear feedback such as yours. Too many shops won't even touch this repair and I just shake my head or they said you need an engine because the valves are bent. Then I have people with just a little mechanical skills take on the repair and make the pros eat their words. Thanks again and make sure to subscribe. Help spread the word by sharing these videos with others.

I don't know if there's any valve damage but thanks to your excellent video, I'm sure going to try it. You are a credit to the world of mechanics and again, OUTSTANDING and thank you!

How did you hold the pulley on the exhaust cam to break it loose? Got the intake with channel locks but can't hold the exhaust cam pulley

Russell Bell I use the same technique for both gears and haven't had any issues

+Doyou Believeit Awesome. Glad the video series is helping. Let me know how things turn out in the end. Don't forget to subscribe as well.

Thank you Martin. Meine Mutter ist Deutsche. Ich wurde in Nürnberg geboren und lebte 3 Jahre in Hanau. Ich würde gerne zurückkehren und meiner Frau und Kindern das schöne Land zeigen. Vielleicht eines Tages. Danke für das Video und den Kommentar. Stelle sicher, dass du auch meine anderen Videos abonnierst und auscheckst. Bis zum nächsten Mal

They will last as long as you maintain them. When you have an issue, fix before they start piling up to the point where it's not worth it or gives you that "I got to get rid of it" feeling lol. Thanks for watching all of the series. It's much appreciated. Make sure to subscribe

Its a big job so take your time and dont be in a rush. Double/triple check the timing marks as well. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe!

Thanks so much. I've done it on a Dodge Neon. It's similar, but a little different. Your video will really help.

Very much the same. I have the older 2.0 DOHC and its the same basic procedure. Glad to help

+Adam Keith Thanks. Don't forget to subscribe!

+MotorCity Mechanic already did. I told a buddy of mine that I was gonna do I timing belt on a a cruiser and he cringed, said it was gonna be hard as crap. but after watching your videos, I know that I can do it with confidence.

+Adam Keith That's the reason for the videos. It wont be easy but none the less you know what to look for.

Appreciate the vote of confidence and thanks for commenting about the videos. Make sure to subscribe.

+Merrill Sammis My hats off to you Merrill. Its a job that many run away from. Glad to see that it worked out great for you. On the balancer.....you will always need to use a 3 jaw style puller. I use to do it with out removing the Freon.....but being that I have an a/c machine handy......it just made is much easier for me. None the less....thanks for watching. Make sure to subscribe as well

Much appreciated Glen. It took awhile to make but I felt it was needed. Too many people run scared from this job so I wanted to show that its tame and doesnt bite like they think it will. Thanks for the comment and for watching. Make sure to subscribe and watch my other videos as well.

Woods nga Take your time and you should do well. With the temps outside lately I wouldn't recommend anyone working on anything haha. Please make sure to subscribe when you get time if you haven't already.

Your welcome and many thanks for watching the series. Dont forget to subscribe!

+David Watson Thanks David! Always great to hear positive feedback. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already

Cubrooski Thanks! I get a lot of response from this video series and glad to see that others are finding it helpful. Make sure to subscribe and help spread the word by sharing these videos with others.

Gustavo Correa Thank you for watching the video. When you take on the job, hollar back on how it goes and if you have any issues or suggections for other viewers. Make sure to subscribe and help spread the word!

that's for the kind words. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to comment. I have been wanting to make this video for some time but finding the time during the work day to pull it off was a job in itself. make sure to subscribe if you haven't already and spread the word!

Thanks John., I appreciate you watching all of the videos. Make sure to subscribe

Take your time and watch the videos as much as needed. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe

Sooty about the two items. I felt I had included as much as I could but in the end there is always something that gets forgotten or looked over. Appreciate the feedback and I want to say thank you for watching the videos. Make sure to subscribe and for the comment. I am sure the comment will help others that read thru them as well.

Hey there Jim. Glad the videos are working great. Take your time and you will do fine. I know too many mechanics that run from that job and I just shake my head. Let me know how it turns out and if you need any help. In the meantime have a great 4th!

MotorCity Mechanic Well I have to say that was a tough job! Very little space to work in. I elected not to open the A/C lines, but the thought crossed my mind more than once. Actually found the original tensioner was not applying any tension at all and appeared to be the cause for the car having a rough idle. Glad to report that the car is running Great now! Again, Thank you for the videos!

Jim Schweitzer Glad to hear it worked out. I have done it before without taking the a/c lines loose before but knowing now.......I take it loose everytime. It always gives me the little bit of extra room to help the job. That could be one reason why people hate to do this repair.....if they took the lines off they would find that it becomes much more easier. My hats off to you.....professionals run away from this job and you took it head on. Great Job.

Another previous owner told the wrong info about the engine being damaged. Glad to see someone took a chance. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe.

Have no doubt.....it is an interference engine, but........I have found that damage only gets done when some lines up the marks wrong and then tries to start the engine. Otherwise is basically reverts to a "sweet" spot when the belt breaks and becomes safe from damage. I haven't seen bent valves ad of yet and that's on engines that the belt broke at +70mph while driving. Let me know how it turns out and if the $600 was well spent lol. Might be the best $600 car you ever bought. Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to watch and comment. Make sure to subscribe

Thanks Jeron! I appreciate the feedback. It was a video I wanted to do for awhile. I usually don't have the time to make the long ones like this but glad I was in this case. Thanks for watching and also for subscribing

Thanks for checking these videos out! Once you do a few of these they become gravy...mainly because no one else wants to do them lol. Glad it went well and thanks for reaching out. Make sure to subscribe and enjoy the weekend.

Yeah that waterpump is buried in there. Luckily its not a common failure item. But a great thing to replaced while your replacing the timing belt and all ready there. Thanks for watching!

David Lawhon Hey David! Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Glad to see that the videos helped. Make sure to subscribe and help spread the word by sharing these videos with others. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks again

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate your support! Glad I could help! Don't forget to subscribe and share the videos! Thanks!

+Phil Ryder Thanks for the comment and kind words. If you haven't subscribed already....the make sure to. Thanks again

Sorry for your loss Dave. Take your time and you should do fine. I am sure he will be proud that you were able to take the repair on yourself. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe

Thanks alot . I'm sure we would've both watched your videos before hand . Lol You rock!

Many thanks Dave!

thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciate the kind words! Make sure you subscribe if you haven't already

thanks for taking the time to comment. I greatly appreciate the kind words. Make sure to subscribe! thanks again

Its a big job but just take your time and dont be in a hurry. All should turn out fine. Thanks for the kind words/feedback. Its always appreciated. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos as well.

+kaspersky1090 yeah sometimes it take me more than once no matter how many times I try. But be certain its correct and that both cam gears are located the same as far as the writing on the gear spokes.

Will do. I'll take my time, and make sure it's right

Many thanks, just saw this message so please excuse me asking you to subscribe being that you have already.

Your welcome Mr. Wisener. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Dont forget to subscribe

Yeah that bracket can be fun at times. Once you do it a few times it becomes alot easier. Thanks for watching. Make sure to subscribe and share the videos.

Thanks Carlton and appreciate you watching.