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Genuine Chrysler PT Cruiser Cylinder Head
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Cylinder Head
Part Number: R8249421AA$1127.50 MSRP: $1340.00You Save: $212.50 (16%)
Chrysler PT Cruiser Cylinder Head
Part Number: R5424847$1179.40 MSRP: $1395.00You Save: $215.60 (16%)
Chrysler PT Cruiser Cylinder Head
The Chrysler PT Cruiser Cylinder Head controls airflow and sealing in the engine to keep the combustion powerful and efficient. The top of the cylinders contains the Cylinder Head, which includes the spark plugs, intake and exhaust passages, and coolant channels that direct the mix in and gases out. The Cylinder Head's internal components cease to seal, resulting in misfires, leaks, or a cylinder that triggers warped surfaces or cracks. A good head gasket and single-use torque-to-yield head bolts ensure even clamping around the Cylinder Head, allowing the Chrysler engine to keep coolant, oil, and combustion apart. When that seal breaks, the PT Cruiser can overheat, lose compression between cylinders, and mix oil with coolant, all of which need to be fixed quickly. Over the years, the design has been modified with two materials: strength-oriented cast iron and the lighter and faster-cooling aluminum. However, both versions include reinforced areas in which ports would enlarge without cutting into the water jackets. In later models of the PT Cruiser, the aluminum versions became popular, which reduced weight over the front axle and allowed Chrysler to safely run slightly higher compression levels. The Chrysler Cylinder Head should be checked regularly on a PT Cruiser to see if the guide is worn out before the power drops.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Cylinder Head Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How do you properly remove and reinstall a cylinder head on Chrysler PT Cruiser?A:Position the number one piston at Top Dead Center, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, drain the cooling system, and remove the spark plugs. Remove the Intake Manifold, covering the intake ports with duct tape to keep out debris before removing the cylinder head. If necessary, remove the Exhaust Manifold, noting that on some models it may be easier to remove after the cylinder head. Remove the coil, Timing Belt, and valve cover. Loosen the cylinder head bolts, 1/4-turn at a time, in reverse of the tightening sequence until they can be removed by hand, and write down the location of the different length bolts for correct reinstallation. Carefully lift the cylinder head straight up and place it on wood blocks to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces, using a wood block and hammer or a prybar if it sticks to the engine block. Exercise caution as the cylinder head is aluminum and can be damaged easily. It is advisable to check the head for warpage even if only the gasket is being replaced. Use special gasket removal solvents to soften and remove old gasket material, ensuring nothing falls into the engine, and clean all threaded fasteners and holes. Place a new gasket and the cylinder head in position on the engine block, applying clean engine oil to the cylinder head bolt threads before installation. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in several stages according to the recommended sequence to the specified torque, using an angle-torque gauge if available, or marking the bolt heads to track the degrees tightened. Reinstall the timing belt and the remaining parts in reverse order of removal, refill and bleed the cooling system, and check all fluid levels. Rotate the crankshaft clockwise slowly by hand through six complete revolutions and recheck the Camshaft timing marks. Start the engine and run it until normal operating temperature is reached, checking for leaks and proper operation.
