Hi,

I got a free neon with 200k on it from a guy that works with me. When you start it it sounds like a bucket of bolts. I am currently swapping the engine with a used one from the junk yard. I have no neon experience at all. If anyone has any secrets or suggestions I would greatly appreciate them.

What is the difference with the R/T? I noticed it has two cooling fans even though it is a manual.

Can the engine come out without removing the tranny?

I plan on replacing the clutch while I am in there, are there any other parts I should replace while I am at it?

thanks for the input

 

Absolutely recommend doing the timing belt/tensioner/water pump before installing the new motor.

 

the engine can easily be removed while keeping the tranny in the car
r/t's are equipped with an r/t only style rim, deeper bucket seats, leather steering wheel and shift ****, performance tuned suspension (including stiffer springs, better struts, and a rear sway bar), performance 5-speed tranny, color oriented seat cover patterns and a few other minor things

 

Is there a way to tell if an old engine has had the head gasket replaced? I am putting an engine with 76k and I am concerned about the head gasket.

thks

 

Look to see if it has the MLS gasket, look between the intake runners for a tab with a rivet, that would indicate Multi Layer Steel