Ideas why 01 PT Cruiser overheats?

Discussion in 'PT Cruiser' started by bobmct, Apr 7, 2011.

  1. bobmct

    bobmct Guest

    I have an original 2001 PT Cruiser with 92K miles. For the past few
    years (yes, years) I occasionally see the temp go high enough to sound
    the alarm.

    The system has been flushed, pressure checked, radiator cap replaced.
    When this occurs reving the engine up to about 2K brings it back down
    to normal but if let to idle it will rise again.

    This willl usually occur after a hiway speed drive then coming to a
    stop. But not always. Actually very in frequently.

    I even have the factory shop manuals and have done what it suggests to
    no avail.

    Might anyone have any ideas wihy this particular 2.4L motor does this?
     
    bobmct, Apr 7, 2011
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  2. bobmct

    NotMe Guest

    SWAG: water pump impeller is flakey aka slipping on the shaft.
     
    NotMe, Apr 7, 2011
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  3. bobmct

    ulas c coskun Guest

    Check coolant level and even bleed if the system if there is a
    bleeding bold. did you replace termostat?
     
    ulas c coskun, Apr 16, 2011
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