# 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser timing belt **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chrysler, ptcruiser, timing-belts\ **Created:** [May 5, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796 "2018-05-05T00:12:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kim08](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Kim08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim08)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796/1 "2018-05-05T00:12:10Z")
I was recently told I should replace the timing belt in my PT Cruiser. I was given an unbelievable estimate on what it would cost to replace it. Then I was told it could go “just like that with no warning.” I am wondering if there is a way to check the timing belt? We bought it used in 2015 and have no idea what kind of work was done before we bought it. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796/2 "2018-05-05T00:47:30Z")
> [@Kim08](#): > > I am wondering if there is a way to check the timing belt? We bought it used in 2015 and have no idea what kind of work was No there is not a way to check the timing belt . The manual gives two numbers - the miles at which it should be changed or the number of years . When you consider the amount of engine damage that will happen when it breaks you will be money ahead to change it now. Now it is possible if you purchase a Carfax report you may find that it was done and when . ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2018, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796/3 "2018-05-05T09:29:47Z")
There is confusion on whether or not a PT has an interference engine or not. I called Gates to see if they could clear it up and was told that on this engine, the valves will not hit the pistons , but if the engine is running really high rpms when the belt breaks, the valves MAY hit each other. ---
**Author:** ![WALLY155587](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wally155587/32/12082_2.png) [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796/4 "2018-05-07T19:32:59Z")
What is the number of years it should be replaced? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796/5 "2018-05-07T19:39:02Z")
7 years or 105K miles, whichever come first. Your '05 replacement history is unknown, so you are at 13 years on the original or 6 years on the replacement. either way, it is time.