Tyler is definitely the best! Jake your subscribers are going up for sure! I’ve been one of your first and it’s good to see the numbers trending up, keep up the great content. A lot of us here in TH-cam land have to live vicariously through you and your friends so thanks for sharing.
I love your desire to not being defeated. You find a way. You take the time to learn and then apply. You’re not afraid to make mistakes. Some very admirable qualities Jake. This car especially required all of those and patience. And it’s nice to have friends with a lift.
Hi Jake, glad you didn't quit in the PT Cruise, now is alive. And Tyler, you need to be more on camera, funny guy and knows his stuff... This channel is going places for sure
I'm glad you didn't give up and waited till you weren't pissed off at it. Cool little cars but a bitch to work on. I had a 95 Neon highline coupe I loved but when the drivers door got damaged so bad the upper hinge was pulled away from the body, I replaced the door, couldn't align it right, then many months later it threw the timing belt. I decided it was done and I didn't want to fix it again. I pulled my aftermarket Depo projector headlights and stereo and gave it away. Mine was too screwed up body wise and probably needed at least a new head. That PT is special, the turbo wasn't super common and neither was the 5 speed. Having basically a cheap SRT4 in a clown car body is a fun way to play with unsuspecting victims and you have all kinds of mods if you want to get stupid with it.
Come on Tyler we love the PT on the this channel and we love Jake and all his questionable decisions lol but he is our Jake so it’s ok Tyler we need our PT around these parts 😂😂😂
First off, Jake and Tyler, I am glad you didn't give up on the PT Cruiser. A bit of a 180 from where the last video of you working on it in your shop , Jake. Tyler, I admire your determination to get the PT Cruiser working properly. Congratulations on a job well done. I can't wait to see the transformation on the Puke and what you guys do with the Datsun Z. Enjoy your day!
I'm so glad Tyler talked you into fixing the wee beastie. I have a friend in Alberta, Canada who loves the things. His mom has an orange Dream Cruiser and he has a turbo convertible that is sometimes used to plow snow on winter. The biggest issue with these is rust. Keep that at bay and they are surprisingly decent long distance cars. Wonderful to see Tyler on the channel again. Great guy great mechanic, and an even better friend. Well done, both of you. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for not sending the PT out to the pasture. I know it's everyone's favorite car to hate but they are pretty good cars once sorted out. Bought my 04 GT new and with around 300hp she is A blast to drive and troll people with.
Running a 2001 PT that has one former owner. It's a manual 5 speed and fun to drive. It was a former trophy winning show car, the owner passed away and after 3 years in the garage, the wife sold it to me. Cost $500, but I have every service record, all the parts that were removed for upgrades or repairs. Boxes full of what I call bling stuff to continue fixing it up and about two dozen trophies and plaques. Recently did the valve cover gasket and a starter. A whole new set of tires so my grandson can use it for a daily driver. Then chasing sloppy steering and noises, we are almost finished with upgrading and replacing the entire front suspension, steering rack and pinion assembly, new clutch slave and new front calipers and pads. The rotors were slotted and still good. Messed up replacing the two drive axles and broke the new seal on the passenger side axle into the transaxle. Waiting on a replacement, none available locally, and it should be about ready to send to the alignment shop and get back to daily driving. First part of my video removing everything. Not a great video, but not everyone is a good videographer. th-cam.com/video/cjNFHER6VC4/w-d-xo.html
I've also pulled my transmission 4 times lmao. The Rockauto SMF wasn't enough for my tune. I sheared the clutch disc from the center. Back to DMF with stage 4 SPEC clutch. Thanks for the motivation to keep putting my car back on the road though!!!!
Something crazy, but entirely unsurprising. The exhaust note on this car sounds friggin good... It also sounds basically identical to the 06 mazdaspeed 6 I had back in 2007 with 3" turbo back exhaust. I do miss that sound.
As far as PT Cruiser look, I like this one. It is worth saving. There are not going to be many around soon, and to have a good one would be cool! By the way, get Tyler involved more in the channel…think of all the great two men teams…Abbott and Costello, Batman and Robin, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, Beavis and Butt-Head! You need your wingman!
Lo Jake/Tyler, Well done and a big pat on the back for sticking with it. Mind you it diznae sound like the ones we've got over here. Advice? flog it while it's running get your cash out of it and run. Least that's what i would do. Later
I blame every last one of you for what I'm about to get in to. I felt that. This thing really has been a trip into the Heart of Darkness hasn't it? After this, sell this thing for as much as you can and run away!
If you're gonna beat on that clutch it's not long for this world. I HAD the same one and it lasted 6 months, and I followed the break in procedure. I do have solid mounts, Diablo 93 tune, and am running a lot more than stock boost and I should of known better. After several emails with a tech at Spec clutch I bit the bullet and got a Stage 3 with a billet aluminum flywheel and not an issue since. Its WAY more aggressive of a clutch, but like you, I didn't want to keep swapping clutches.
Have some fun, but not too much cause you need to pretty quickly shine it up a enough to make it passable and sell that pooch for a reasonable sum before it breaks again.
i wish my pt cruiser gt was that way, im dealing with lots of issues, battery light comes on, changed the battery and alternator, continues to come on, now its saying its the radiator fans that trigger the battery light but the fans kick in and no overheating.
@2:35, either Tyler is secretly PlasticMan, or there is some very cool distortion on that camera. that being said, super long skinny arms would be SUPER useful in that line of work. so maybe there *is* no distortion!
@@GrimesGarage yeah, that is thin! I have shrunk down to 5'10", ~150-155 When I was lifting I was up around 180-185. now I just row, lol. I have orangutan arms. great for reaching stuff, tough for buying shirts that fit well. 😁
The PT Cruiser has always been a bit of a novelty car I even looked in to them and a friend went and had a test drive before telling me that the passenger seat was fixed position but the back of it could be adjusted. I had a quick look around one that was at a accident repair shop and I stopped being curious from then on. The non working tail pipe is something that would drive me mad, I have seen BMW X5's with them and Honda Civic's with them and I feel like the manufacturers are laughing at us.
i am not sure how I feel about the hood and rear window treatment, looks like it was legitimately expensive at one time. But now it just seems wrong. still at 20 miles and hour 20 feet away it almost looks better than all the other cars you have.
@@GrimesGarage Thanks Tyler, appreciate you responding, no misfire, mounts been changed, I'll take a look at the balance shaft, great content bud!! Keep it up.
Check out Tyler's TikTok for more mechanic content: www.tiktok.com/@the_neurodivergent_mech
He needs a youtube channel. I don't tiktok. And how do you have so few subscribers? This is one of my favorite channels.
No... No tiktok...
that has to be the cringiest username ever
@@DaBossk definitely appreciate your input. 👍
Tyler is definitely the best! Jake your subscribers are going up for sure! I’ve been one of your first and it’s good to see the numbers trending up, keep up the great content. A lot of us here in TH-cam land have to live vicariously through you and your friends so thanks for sharing.
You're never going to give it up, never going to let it down, never going to run around and desert it
I love your desire to not being defeated. You find a way. You take the time to learn and then apply. You’re not afraid to make mistakes. Some very admirable qualities Jake. This car especially required all of those and patience. And it’s nice to have friends with a lift.
Well said. Totally agree.
Hi Jake, glad you didn't quit in the PT Cruise, now is alive. And Tyler, you need to be more on camera, funny guy and knows his stuff... This channel is going places for sure
I'm glad you didn't give up and waited till you weren't pissed off at it. Cool little cars but a bitch to work on. I had a 95 Neon highline coupe I loved but when the drivers door got damaged so bad the upper hinge was pulled away from the body, I replaced the door, couldn't align it right, then many months later it threw the timing belt. I decided it was done and I didn't want to fix it again. I pulled my aftermarket Depo projector headlights and stereo and gave it away.
Mine was too screwed up body wise and probably needed at least a new head. That PT is special, the turbo wasn't super common and neither was the 5 speed. Having basically a cheap SRT4 in a clown car body is a fun way to play with unsuspecting victims and you have all kinds of mods if you want to get stupid with it.
Congratulations Jake, you're triumphant over the PT Cruiser at last!!! Also a big shout out to Tyler for all of his hard work!!! 👍👍🙂
also liking tyler more and more.... he is an asset to your channel......
I'm glad you chose to keep it. Its a fun car around town. Never really have to worry about anyone stealing it.
Come on Tyler we love the PT on the this channel and we love Jake and all his questionable decisions lol but he is our Jake so it’s ok Tyler we need our PT around these parts 😂😂😂
It’s an absolutely HILARIOUS car to drive.
First off, Jake and Tyler, I am glad you didn't give up on the PT Cruiser. A bit of a 180 from where the last video of you working on it in your shop , Jake. Tyler, I admire your determination to get the PT Cruiser working properly. Congratulations on a job well done. I can't wait to see the transformation on the Puke and what you guys do with the Datsun Z. Enjoy your day!
Spite is an incredibly powerful motivator. 😂
🤣
We definitely need more PT content
Excellent clutch changing music !
That's how I get my RockAuto packages I think they pre hole everyone....
Lol now when parts are missing they're always replace them though...
Way to go Jake. Tyler is a real good friend to you Jake, keep that friendship tight buddy, he's also dam good mechanic!!! Keep smiling Jake 👍🙂👍
I'm so glad Tyler talked you into fixing the wee beastie. I have a friend in Alberta, Canada who loves the things. His mom has an orange Dream Cruiser and he has a turbo convertible that is sometimes used to plow snow on winter. The biggest issue with these is rust. Keep that at bay and they are surprisingly decent long distance cars. Wonderful to see Tyler on the channel again. Great guy great mechanic, and an even better friend. Well done, both of you. Keep up the good work.
At this point, might as well take it to the detail dudes, get it super pretty 😂
This video almost makes me want a PT Cruiser. I'm glad you refused to give up
Take it to Florida, you will have all the old ladies asking for a ride!!!
Super happy to see the PT rolling again!
Nobody expects the PT Inquisition!!
Tyler is a great "addition" to your channel as his dry wit matches yours.
That time lapse music sounded like jamiroquai and elevator music had a baby. Loved it🔥
Thank you for not sending the PT out to the pasture. I know it's everyone's favorite car to hate but they are pretty good cars once sorted out. Bought my 04 GT new and with around 300hp she is A blast to drive and troll people with.
Running a 2001 PT that has one former owner. It's a manual 5 speed and fun to drive. It was a former trophy winning show car, the owner passed away and after 3 years in the garage, the wife sold it to me.
Cost $500, but I have every service record, all the parts that were removed for upgrades or repairs. Boxes full of what I call bling stuff to continue fixing it up and about two dozen trophies and plaques.
Recently did the valve cover gasket and a starter.
A whole new set of tires so my grandson can use it for a daily driver.
Then chasing sloppy steering and noises, we are almost finished with upgrading and replacing the entire front suspension, steering rack and pinion assembly, new clutch slave and new front calipers and pads. The rotors were slotted and still good.
Messed up replacing the two drive axles and broke the new seal on the passenger side axle into the transaxle.
Waiting on a replacement, none available locally, and it should be about ready to send to the alignment shop and get back to daily driving.
First part of my video removing everything. Not a great video, but not everyone is a good videographer.
th-cam.com/video/cjNFHER6VC4/w-d-xo.html
One of my Favorite Cars in your fleet ❤
Like #100 . The PT Cruiser is a strange car it is much better than the sum of its parts in my humble opinion I find the base models fun to toss around
A PT cruiser definitely should not make evo noises. But that’s part of the charm.
That music is incredible! For some reason it took me back to the 70s?
Glad to see the PT running
Someone totally needs to morph the PT Cruiser logo into one that says OK Boomer and 3d print a badge for this beauty.
I've also pulled my transmission 4 times lmao. The Rockauto SMF wasn't enough for my tune. I sheared the clutch disc from the center. Back to DMF with stage 4 SPEC clutch. Thanks for the motivation to keep putting my car back on the road though!!!!
Did the PT Cruiser just become the best driving car in Jake's fleet? lol
Certainly the most amusing one
Awesome little car- great to have a decent vehicle as a backup for your fleet!
Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition!
That Tyler is a character. Good stuff.
Something crazy, but entirely unsurprising. The exhaust note on this car sounds friggin good... It also sounds basically identical to the 06 mazdaspeed 6 I had back in 2007 with 3" turbo back exhaust. I do miss that sound.
Any turbo absolutely deserves to be re-mapped !
thanks for saving this vehicle
"Ever-loving dog crap" - that's a new one!
Gotta keep it PG for the kiddos
Good vid. I enjoyed it, and also, careful, you'll start to like it. I know I like my 2002 dream cruiser LoL 🤣
(In my best Gene Wilder) It's alive - It's Alive - It's ALIVE !!! : )
Solid Content, Pt Cruiser good
Ok, this is the only PT Cruiser I've ever thought of liking! Neat little hot rod !
Congrats on a win!
Honestly, I've never known a so overly complex prodcedure to drop a gearbox! what a game!
The best part about lending a car to friends/family is that it's not getting flat spots on the tires.
Nice edit work to keep the insta footage interesting!
New name, Jake's going to 100 percent pay someone else to do it! Lol!
Jake you fixed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As far as PT Cruiser look, I like this one. It is worth saving. There are not going to be many around soon, and to have a good one would be cool!
By the way, get Tyler involved more in the channel…think of all the great two men teams…Abbott and Costello, Batman and Robin, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, Beavis and Butt-Head! You need your wingman!
Who’s butthead tho?
Don't forget Hoovie and the Wizard.
The first thing that comes to my mind when I see that PT is undertaker
While this may not be a great car heck not even a good car but when running good it can be entertaining.
Lo Jake/Tyler, Well done and a big pat on the back for sticking with it. Mind you it diznae sound like the ones we've got over here. Advice? flog it while it's running get your cash out of it and run. Least that's what i would do. Later
Love how you're pleasantly surprised by the moderately ok-ness.
now it just needs the classic SRT-4 blowoff valve! 😀
$1200 + $600 conversion = win.
Steel wheels with smoothie hubcaps would make the car so much better.
God yes.
You wouldn't believe how expensive it is to do that.
Way to keep after it Jake. It might only be rapid right now, but that engine can be seriously turned up.
Set the fake exhaust tip up as a confetti cannon. 🎉
Oooooooh. I love this idea
impressed that you were able to license Get Lucky by Daft Punk for the vid
Pizzeria Combos, good choice.
The snack of champions
The Precious !!!!!
I blame every last one of you for what I'm about to get in to. I felt that. This thing really has been a trip into the Heart of Darkness hasn't it? After this, sell this thing for as much as you can and run away!
Yeah…. But it’s pretty good now. Besides, it’s gotta stick around until summer for cars and coffee debauchery
If you're gonna beat on that clutch it's not long for this world. I HAD the same one and it lasted 6 months, and I followed the break in procedure. I do have solid mounts, Diablo 93 tune, and am running a lot more than stock boost and I should of known better. After several emails with a tech at Spec clutch I bit the bullet and got a Stage 3 with a billet aluminum flywheel and not an issue since. Its WAY more aggressive of a clutch, but like you, I didn't want to keep swapping clutches.
I love it!
I feel a Rick Roll should be attached in this video...
Have some fun, but not too much cause you need to pretty quickly shine it up a enough to make it passable and sell that pooch for a reasonable sum before it breaks again.
I used to make the cruiser in Toluca, Mexico City
You love to see it
Use a thread chaser kit next time instead of running taps through the holes. Craftsman makes a nice one (or at least they used to).
Combos, rule!
Don't tell anyone, but I secretly like the PT Geezer.
So do I, but I’ve told everyone. 😂
When it doubt a little more money should help. It's not a horrible car after all, Just a mildly unfortunate one.
"Mildly unfortunate" is such a great description.
Just join forces Tyler and Jake. You guys are friends and work well together
Actually it'd be better if you hate each other and you only keep it together for the kids
So this was more 20percentjake80percenttyler but hey I liked it 👍
Sell it….. love your videos
Pt cruiser gapps cars video, suprising people with my fast pt cruiser, scaring people in my fast pt cruiser
Finally the weird madness that is this PT Cruiser drives like it was (n't) meant to!
i wish my pt cruiser gt was that way, im dealing with lots of issues, battery light comes on, changed the battery and alternator, continues to come on, now its saying its the radiator fans that trigger the battery light but the fans kick in and no overheating.
bruh you look like harry potter in those glasses
That's awesome, glad you got it going. I have the same problem with my dual mass flywheel to where it locked up in neutral lol
Love the PT loser cruiser. 👍
@2:35, either Tyler is secretly PlasticMan, or there is some very cool distortion on that camera.
that being said, super long skinny arms would be SUPER useful in that line of work.
so maybe there *is* no distortion!
I mean, I’m 6’ and 140lb. Definitely in the skinny category. 😂 it’s a useful trait though.
@@GrimesGarage yeah, that is thin!
I have shrunk down to 5'10", ~150-155
When I was lifting I was up around 180-185.
now I just row, lol.
I have orangutan arms. great for reaching stuff, tough for buying shirts that fit well. 😁
Video approved, click.
I always thought it would end up at a season of car issues
Man $1200, I want one as a meme car, but can't get anything less than 5k here
The PT Cruiser has always been a bit of a novelty car I even looked in to them and a friend went and had a test drive before telling me that the passenger seat was fixed position but the back of it could be adjusted. I had a quick look around one that was at a accident repair shop and I stopped being curious from then on. The non working tail pipe is something that would drive me mad, I have seen BMW X5's with them and Honda Civic's with them and I feel like the manufacturers are laughing at us.
NGL, I kinda want the PT.
Do it
Where did you get the outside Sun visor
Repainting will be easier since you don't have to remove as much old paint before you start
What’s the weight difference between the dual mass setup and the replacement?
Honestly they weighed about the same, I suspect it has something to do with external balancing.
How many guys named Tyler can you possibly know?
i am not sure how I feel about the hood and rear window treatment, looks like it was legitimately expensive at one time. But now it just seems wrong. still at 20 miles and hour 20 feet away it almost looks better than all the other cars you have.
Poor PT Cruiser can't play "Shake a Jake" anymore...
I have a 09 2.4 Turbo automatic. How can I get more power? Without destroying my transmission?
everone has a " project that won't die"
I might’ve conned him into actually fixing it. I don’t like admitting defeat
Congrats! Hey how about on a PT Cruiser with an automatic with the same vibration problem? Maybe replacing the torque converter?
A myriad of things can cause that issue. Mid mount, dogbone, balance shaft, misfire, etc.
@@GrimesGarage Thanks Tyler, appreciate you responding, no misfire, mounts been changed, I'll take a look at the balance shaft, great content bud!! Keep it up.
it looks like a hearse
Get another project car, I don't think you're spread thin enough yet. Get an old MG or Land Cruiser...🤣🤣🤣. Keep up the great work!!!
Bravi
8:54 Love the 80’s porn music.
Call it a win and sell sell sell