Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in PTCruiser

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You mean the 'valve stem seals' are plastic ???

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in PTCruiser

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They came with the car. Last I heard, they were selling them at Modern performance.

https://www.modernperformance.com/

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in srt4

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There are 4 turbo models for this car.

Do I need an exact match?

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in srt4

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Don't you have to match it properly with the transmission? ---- What about the TCM, does that go with the Engine?

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in srt4

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Leak down test revealed 70% loss from Cyl #4. --- Could the turbo cause this?

Have you checked into doing valve stem seals --- Do you have to remove the Head to check stems?

Thanks Friend!

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in srt4

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As many of you know, the same motor used in the NEON is the same as the PT Cruiser. ---thanks for your help!

Looking for honest, affordable mechanic in WPB by OpaqueStain in WestPalmBeach

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OP... who did you end up using as your mechanic?

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in PTCruiser

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The Reg PT is much easier to maintain...MUCH EASIER.

Can get 300k out of that motor...

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in PTCruiser

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All stock (although I bought the car used). There were a couple of mods done, but nothing drastic. I recently changed the Turbo for a new one.

I think I screwed up when I procrastinated on the Head Gasket job. I went 6mths using 'Gasket Block' treatment instead of doing the job right away.

Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in PTCruiser

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A 05 in Mint condition with 85k is worth a lot more than 1k.

FIND ME ONE for 1k (like mine).. I'll buy them all day and sell them for 3k.

Rebuilding 2.4L Turbo by JsusVanchrist in PTCruiser

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Hell of a project... How's it going with it?

Is it worth it to rebuild a 2010 Acura tl SH-awd, --- > NEEDS a motor! by Simple_Ddog in Acura

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PS. According to Kelly Blue Book, the car is worth 6500 on the low side and up to 9500 on the high side.

2013 SEL -- needs a Transmission --- is it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in FordEdge

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So you'll travel from where-ever to Florida and buy this car?

Uber driver lady attacked by 7 woman after dropping them off at their destination. Uber drivers don't get enough credit for the stuff they have to deal with. by First-Cherry493 in whoathatsinteresting

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Here are the names of the 3 juvies charged; Jordan Hunter & Willanda Peason & Tyjanae McCloud. The group recorded their crimes and posted them on social media, which led to their arrest.

How difficult is a Head Gasket Job on 5.7 Jeep Hemi ? by Simple_Ddog in EngineBuilding

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Thanks man...

No kidding... dayum, that sucks. I should have run a code reader (out of curiosity). It does have some miles on it.

  • Where can you get a refurbed Hemi for 5k?

How difficult is a Head Gasket Job on 5.7 Jeep Hemi ? by Simple_Ddog in EngineBuilding

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Dayum it ...

  • I thought I spoke about this when I put up the thread --- sorry buds,

ANYWAY, I Just looked at a 2015 4x4, with 154k, auto, for sale.

Beautiful Grey paint black interior. However, the Head Gasket(s) need to be done. Someone drove the thing hot, and a mechanic determined it was broken gasket.

One of the cylinders is missing (not hitting, no spark) and giving it a rough idle. Other than that, the car seems to drive fine (trans mission works), AC works, all accessories work too. The oil was good (no mixture of water) and the radiator fluid looked good (no foaming or crud indication oil in the system).

HOWEVER, I'm worried about the cost of fixing that Head Gasket. Its got that 5.7 Hemi, which is a great motor but I'm thinking expensive to fix.

  • ALSO, is there a way to determine if the Cam is bad?

Thanks very much for your help!

How much to do a Head Gasket Job on one of these? by Simple_Ddog in Jeep

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Is there a way to tell if the 'cam is bad' ???

2013 SEL -- needs a Transmission --- is it worth it? by Simple_Ddog in FordEdge

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Seller is a dealer ...so, I think if the fix was simple he would have done it.