2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Broken Timing Belt

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
25,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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STELLARPT
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my car died , mechanic says timing belt broke, says he will have to replace valves etc, maybe $2,800..is this estimate for real?
Sep 17, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Your engine is an interference where if T belt brakes pistons contact valves. Belt should be replaced every 120K miles or 96 months.Hard to say about estimate job @ 12 hrs. and parts. So if shop rate in your area is $100 hr it could likely reach $2000.
Sep 17, 2009 at 2:28 PM