i just bought a 98 neon and i replaced the timing belt because it snapped (which was a paine and a half) and i go and do a compression test on it. i get 120 in the 1st cylinder and 0 in the other 3 i have a feeling i am in over my head and i would like to know what you guys think is the problem??

 

Q1 : did u snap the belt?? like after you bought it or did u buy it with a snapped belt
Q2 : if you snapped the belt how fast were you going when it snapped and did you continue to drive it
Q3 : if you didnt snap the belt did the seller tell you how and when it snapped

situation is probably bent valves...

 

Yup, by the description you've left, sounds like your valves broke with your timing belt.

They interfere with the pistons when the belt snaps or breaks. Resulting in broken ones.

Hense, an interface engine lol

 

thats what i thought but i bought it w/ the timming belt broke and didnt know it but it was cranking fast so thats how i found out but i was afraid the pistons taged the valvues. so does that meed i need a new head or a whole new engine or what?

 

You will need to have the head machined to ensure that it's flat and then replace your bent valves and maybe a piston or two.

You could swap in a used engine also and just replace the timing belt, water pump, and tensioner pulley while the engine is out of the car.

 

i was thinkin of throwin an srt motor in it but idk if i have the cash or experience to do that so idk

 

Engine is gonna run you around $1500-$3000 depending on the seller and it takes some know how to do it. You need more than just the engine...such as a NEW PCM, engine wiring harness and a 2.4 motor mount adapter for starters. Then you get into the wire splicing.

 

so what would the total be for all of that stuff? also were about can i find one?

 

The $1500-$3000 is just for the engine...and you can try Ebay for an engine.