2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

18 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2004 PT Cruiser.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK and PRESTONE supply 3 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Coolant filler necks. Read more

2 Coolant Filler Neck parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — DORMAN and FOUR SEASONS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 902308 and FOUR SEASONS 85332.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

One part is listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — FOUR SEASONS 86055.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

8 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 603580.

Part numbers include DORMAN 603580, DORMAN 603311 and GPD 2411300, among others listed above.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 2.4L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include DORMAN 54201 and MOTORAD T134.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

One part is listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — GATES 31413.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

MOPAR supplies the 4 Hose Clamp parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 4596424AA, MOPAR 6502017 and MOPAR 4592126, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

5 Intercooler parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from TYC, CSF, GPD and 2 other brands. TYC 18024 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include TYC 18024, CSF 6008 and GPD 2711242, among others listed above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

20 Radiator parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 8 other brands. CSF 2972 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 433846.

The Standard Replacement section: 18 options from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 6 other brands. CSF 2972 is listed in this group.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

13 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from GATES, SKP, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. GATES 31535 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

The Locking Replacement section lists 4 options from GATES, MOTORAD and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GATES 31535 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from SKP, GATES, MOPAR and 2 other brands. GATES 31528 is listed in this group.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

2 Radiator Drain Petcock parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 61134 and MOPAR 4644269.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

10 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 6 brands — GPD, FOUR SEASONS, TYC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 75308.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD. GPD 2811502 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, TYC, UAC and 2 other brands. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 75308.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

4 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from FOUR SEASONS, GPD, TYC and 1 other brand. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 75760, GPD 2312200 and TYC 630330, among others listed above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

14 Radiator Hose parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 5 brands — DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72074. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

This table covers the Radiator Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 4741109AB.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

13 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT, FAMOUS BRAND and 9 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT, FAMOUS BRAND and 4 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX98T.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DELPHI and 3 other brands. NTK EF0094 is listed in this group.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

16 Thermostat parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 7 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 2340195.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and VEMO. DORMAN 9023308 is listed in this group.

Heavy Duty: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5340195.

The Performance section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2340195 is listed in this group.

Premium: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7340195.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33849.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 35681 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 6 brands — DORMAN, GPD, SKP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 902308.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, GPD and SKP. DORMAN 902308 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORAD, GATES and MOPAR. A representative part number is MOTORAD CH5332.

This group includes DORMAN 902308, GPD 8241545 and SKP SK902308 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

9 Water Pump parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 9 brands — SKP, AIRTEX, FVP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1204220.

The Economy section: 5 options from SKP, AIRTEX, FVP and 2 other brands. SKP SK1204220 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from GATES, DAYCO, GMB and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 41006.

This group includes SKP SK1204220, AIRTEX AW7156 and FVP US7156 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

6 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, APEX and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE K32704 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE K32704, VICTOR REINZ 711404200 and APEX AWP3142, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

5 Water Pump Inlet Tube parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 5 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 28417.

Part numbers include GATES 28417, ACDELCO 30124 and DORMAN 626519, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

3 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and APEX.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3141, FEL-PRO 35586 and FEL-PRO 35587.