PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
Camshaft Bearing: Customer Interest
Engine - Irregular Snapping Sound
NUMBER: 09-007-04
GROUP: Engine
DATE: March 2, 2004
SUBJECT:
Irregular Engine Snapping Sound
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves chamfering the bore radius on cam bearing caps through L5 and R2 through R5.
MODELS:
2001 - 2004
(JR)
Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
2002 - 2004
(KJ)
Liberty
2002 - 2004
(KJ)
Cherokee (International Markets)
2003 - 2004
(PL)
Neon
2001 - 2004
(PT)
PT Cruiser
2001 - 2004
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)
2001 - 2004
(RS)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
2003 - 2004
(TJ)
Wrangler
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.0L, 2.4L DOHC or 2.4L Turbo engine (sales code ECC, EDZ, ED1, EDV, ED2 or EDT).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The sound may be noticed when the engine is idling in park between idle rpm and 1400 rpm at normal operating temperature. The sound is on the upper
end of the engine (cylinder head) towards the front of the engine or passenger side (right side). The sound is irregular, not periodic or harmonious. The
frequency of the sound will increase with RPM. The sound is more of a higher pitch snapping noise not a low metallic knock.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition and the technician determines that the sound is from the upper end of the engine (cylinder head)
towards the front of the engine or passenger side (right side), perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove the cylinder head cover (Refer to information available in TechCONNECT 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD COVER - Removal)