CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Convertible Timing belt replacement Cost
2004–2006 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$596–$2.4k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
3–7h
At a typical garage
The timing belt synchronises the crankshaft and camshaft(s); if it snaps the engine can suffer catastrophic internal damage in an interference engine. It is a purely preventative replacement with a strict mileage or age interval. CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Convertible timing belt replacement costs $596–$2356 and often includes the water pump and tensioners.
Typical parts included
- Timing belt kit (belt + tensioner + idlers)
What affects the price
- Whether the water pump, tensioners and idler pulleys are replaced at the same time (strongly recommended)
- DOHC vs SOHC engine (DOHC costs more in labour)
- Manufacturer interval (typically 60,000–100,000 miles or 5–7 years)
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Timing belt replacement on a CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Convertible typically takes 3–7 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Convertible, this is typically needed at the manufacturer-specified interval—typically every 60,000–100,000 miles or every 5–7 years, whichever comes first.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Convertible
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$446–$829
- ABS sensor replacement$184–$341
- ABS system bleeding$147–$273
- AC compressor clutch replacement$368–$683
- AC compressor replacement$394–$731
Timing belt replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$525–$975
- BMW Z4 Roadster$525–$975
- SAAB 9-3 Convertible$525–$975
- AUDI A4 Cabriolet$525–$975
- CHEVROLET Camaro Convertible$630–$1.2k
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