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Jan 30, 2006 | 04:53 PM

chrono4

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96 neon engine

is a 4 cylinder out a 96 neon a non valve interference engine, or is there a lot more to worry about it with a busted timing belt?

Jan 30, 2006 | 05:16 PM

Drover

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I am 99% sure that is an engine (2.0) that will allow the pistons and valves to hit. the old 2.2 and 2.5 were free running.

Jan 30, 2006 | 06:47 PM

lurchy98

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yes the 2.0 is an interference engine. If it has broken a belt you probably have some bent valves.

Jan 30, 2006 | 09:17 PM

chrono4

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well crap, might have to put more money into this car than planned.

Jan 30, 2006 | 10:24 PM

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Probably ought to pull the head to put in the updated head gasket too, if it hasn't gotten it. If it's got a small oil leak, it's the updated. If the underside of the car is coated with oil, and sometimes drops of oil run up the windshield, it's not the updated one.