1995 Dodge Neon Timing Belt Valve Damage

1995 DODGE NEON
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ALYSHAM
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If the water pump, timing belt, and pullies/tensioner that hold that timing belt go...(and they are all seized) would that damage the engine valves? Meaning would they be bent? Because my mecanic has informed me that they all need to be replaced, however, if there is a big change that the valves are bent it's going to cost big time to get it fixed...and, I would rather not spend more money then what that car is worth...Any answers???
Jan 21, 2007 at 7:54 AM
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PRIMERGRAY
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I Dont Think That Motor Is An Interfence Motor, I Just Replaced A Timing Belt On A Neon, The Lady Tried To Start It A Couple Of Times, Nothing Hit
Jan 23, 2007 at 11:09 AM
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The neon had two 2.0 motors that year. a dual and single overhead valve, both were interference motors. You can get lucky and not damage them, unlike most hyundais. A compression test on the cylinders and or leakdown tests can be done to verify the stabilty of the valves before replacing the belt.

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Jan 23, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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PRIMERGRAY
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thats good to know, I will remember that
Jan 26, 2007 at 2:27 PM
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did you do a compression test?
Jan 26, 2007 at 2:32 PM

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Both 1995 Neon 2.0 engines are interference designs, so a failed timing belt can bend valves, though damage is not certain. Perform a compression test and/or leakdown test to check valve condition before replacing the timing belt, water pump, pulleys, and tensioner.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Dodge Neon asked whether a seized timing belt, water pump, pulleys, and tensioner would bend the valves and whether the repair would be worthwhile. Another user thought the engine was not an interference design based on a timing-belt job where nothing hit. The expert said both 2.0 engines offered that year are interference motors, so valve damage is possible but not guaranteed, and recommended compression and leakdown tests before replacing the belt.

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