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2001 pt cruiser power steering pressure hose replacement i can't get the nut loose going up to the pump how can i get a wrench in there ?

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  • Kevin Wilbanks
    Kevin Wilbanks Mar 25, 2019

    Thats exactly what i did too thanks

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Is it the nut on the pressure line?If so cut the line flush with the nut and use a socket to remove the nut.

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SOURCE: power steering fluid PT Cruiser

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  • Posted on Apr 15, 2009

SOURCE: need to replace water pump in 2001 pt cruiser

This is a fairly large job and it should only be done by someone that has some experience with this engine. The fit is very tight in the PT Cruiser and will involve jacking the engine up and down and a lot of screwing around trying to get all of the engine cover bolts out etc.

I would not even attempt to do this job without a good manual.

It is best if you replace the timing belt, belt tensioner, and idler pulleys while the job is being done.

The water pump is in the front of the engine and is run off of the timing belt.

If you look online at this picture: http://img.neons.org/archives/99RTproject7.jpg you will see that it is on the bottom of the engine on the right.

Bring it to a reputable shop that backs their work as it is easy to make a mistake on this job.

Good luck.

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  • Posted on Dec 08, 2009

SOURCE: replacing a starter in a PT. Cruiser 2001

Remove battery and battery support you'll be able to undo starter bolt's trough there and slip starter out.

Testimonial: "This didn't help, because you had to remove the engine structural collar under the starter to get at the starter bolt. It was more complicated."

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2009

SOURCE: power steering pump went out on my 2002 chrysler

not hard at all theres no special requirement just need proper decent tools and some adjustable spanners

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  • Posted on May 26, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 PT Cruiser: How too remove crankshaft pulley 2001 PT Cruiser...

GET A 3 SPOKE PULLEY EXTRACTOR AND SCREW IN THE BOLT BUT IN THE CRANKSHAFT HOLE PUT A MUCH SMALLER SCEW SO YOU WOUNT MESS THE INSIDE UP

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