new here, but had the car since 1998, its a 2.0 dohc 4dr neon. 90,000 on the car and engine. Timing belt broke while driving on the interstate, 55mph or so. Replaced the timing belt, tensioner, idler pulleys, and water pump for safe keeping. Engine rotates but don't fire, i have spark, and fuel coming to the rail. Would i be safe in saying my valves are toast? Any ideas on what a ballpark price anyone has encounter on replacing such valves?

 

or would bad valves prevent it from starting or atleast trying to fire?

 

no the bad valves shouldnt stop it from firing i just had to deal with the same problem and now i got no spark. but mine started up with two bent valves and it ran, just like ****. so if i figure anything out i will post

 

Your valves are toast. Have the compression checked. If the compression isn't good, it will keep your car from starting.