I don't know it doesn't say in the instructions why. I would assume to
make it easier to raise and lower the engine as required. But that answers
my question and makes me a lot happier. I won't disconnect it either.
James
At 07:23 PM 16/04/2007 -0500, you wrote:
>It needs to be disconnected???? Uhhhh....why???
>
>(I never have)
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: James Johnson [mailto:sixpackdak@execulink.com]
>Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 6:08 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: OT: PT Cruiser Timing Belt
>
>
>Okay, that's about what I was expecting. I already talked to my mechanic
>about evacuating the A/C for me and recharging it when I'm done. He doesn't
>want to touch the timing belt though. He's done one, he said one was enough.
>I've done a ton of 2.3L Ford timing belts (I know, apples and
>oranges) so I'm not going in to this totally blind. I have a fairly well
>equipped shop with air tools and torches (if needed) so tool-wise I think
>I'm covered. I'm supposed to be getting my summer car out of storage this
>weekend, so I will give my gf my Dak to drive for a few days while I work on
>the PT. One question though, the manual says the exhaust needs to be
>disconnected. It this absolutely required?
>
>James
>
>At 05:29 PM 16/04/2007 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >Hehehehe....takes about 6-8 hours with hand tools. You'll need a floor
> >jack to lift/lower the engine to take off the front engine mount.
> >You'll also need to evac the A/C (allows the lines to be removed for
> >easy access to the upper strut mount (upper engine mount is attached to
>this).
> >
> >I've done about 20 of them in the last 6 months...it's not easy work
> >that's for sure. I'm down to about 4 hours on them, but that's with
> >experience and a lot of bruised knuckles.
> >
> >I've emailed you my cellphone number if you need help.
> >
> >- Bernd
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: James Johnson [mailto:sixpackdak@execulink.com]
> >Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 4:19 PM
> >To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >Subject: DML: OT: PT Cruiser Timing Belt
> >
> >
> >
> >I have to do a timing belt on my gf's 2001 PT Cruiser with 2.4L non
> >turbo engine. Anyone done one of these themselves? Got any pointers or
> >tips for me?
> >
> >James
> >
> >
> >
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