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jimhigh66 - 10 Nov 2005 03:37 GMT

2001 PT Cruiser: Anyone have procedure for replacing PS/alternator/AC
drive belts, and difficulty? (It looks like the start would be to remove
the right front wheel & then spashguard.)

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Bret Ludwig - 10 Nov 2005 21:16 GMT

Is there a procedure in the service manual? You DO have the manual.....

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jimhigh66 - 13 Nov 2005 19:29 GMT

Well, um, ah, no, I don't have a manual for the PT -- haven't needed one
until now. ( I'm pretty sure if I did I wouldn't need to ask the question.
)
Jim H.

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philthy - 14 Nov 2005 00:29 GMT

they are basicly the same to cahnge as any other belts but they are a pain in
the a.s to get to

> Well, um, ah, no, I don't have a manual for the PT -- haven't needed one
> until now. ( I'm pretty sure if I did I wouldn't need to ask the question.
> )
> Jim H.

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jimhigh66 - 14 Nov 2005 22:49 GMT

Re "...pain...": I've changed a number of drive belts over the last 50
years and it appears the PT requires a different approach than what I've
experienced with other vehicles. That's why I asked for pointers --
perhaps I'll eventually get a reply that provides information.

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Ted Mittelstaedt - 15 Nov 2005 10:24 GMT

> Re "...pain...": I've changed a number of drive belts over the last 50
> years and it appears the PT requires a different approach than what I've
> experienced with other vehicles. That's why I asked for pointers --
> perhaps I'll eventually get a reply that provides information.

Since you scoffed at the idea of buying a manual, I doubt many of us
are that sympathetic.

In my book anyone who can afford a 2001 anything has the coin to
spend on a FSM, or failing that on an Alldata subscription.

Would you pay a mechanic to work on your car who has no manual
for it?

Ted

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jimhigh66 - 16 Nov 2005 00:24 GMT

Scoff at buying one ? Hmm. I've bought a number of manuals and don't
recall any scoffing. I'll probably order one -- the local Advance Auto
doesn't have one on hand. I just thought someone might give a few
pointers and not begrudge me for asking. (I tried to bias my wife into
buying a Camry. I have an old '89 and have received a considerable amount
of help here with it. Different crowd of people, I guess.)

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