timing belt replacement
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I need to replace the timing belt in my 98 neon 2.0L. The procedure has the following tasks near the end.
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If the battery is disconnected while you are replacing the timing belt (and it should be), the PCM will reset itself to defaults and will automatically re-learn when you try to start it. You don't have to do a thing.
Replace the water pump too while you are at it. And don't just replace the belt, get a timing kit (includes a new idler pulley(s) too. Water pump is about $40, but if an old one goes bye-bye after you replace the belt, you will be replacing it again.
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yes, the pump, tensioner and belt are a pretty easy swap. took me about an hour with all the proper tools. a good pully puller and an impact gun make quick work of things. also a good set of metric sockets. you will need an extra hand when doing the idler pully before that has been pulled make sure you put a small allen wrench through the tiny holes on the tensioner or you will need a vice to press it back in. I got the gator kit which came with a set of pretty good directions.