1998 Neon Highline

1998 DODGE NEON

BOOBALA

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I am working on a 1998 Neon Highline. I am replacing the waterpump. I am sure you know what that entails. What I have found is their is a washer AND a large nut (being used as a spacer) that the crankshaft bolt is going through. I was able to remove them without issue, but in trying to remove the pulley, the bolt (which seems to be too small) slips, as if it is stripping, when the puller bolt puts pressure on it. I am using a 3 prong puller. What I would like to know first is the size of the crankshaft pulley bolt and if there is supposed to be just one flat washer or a spacer as well? Next, where can I get the "special puller" needed to pull the pulley off? Thank you in advance......Boobala :?

Oct 9, 2007 at 11:16 AM

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Balancer removal is tough, use a smaller bolt through the balancer, bout 6" long to remove. This is what I done, and it worked.

After timing belt, valve job, and sensor replacement, the neon is misfiring very bad. Excellent compression, idles great. Can't drive it anywhere. Won't get over 10 MPH. I'm at the end of my rope with it, and about to have a bonfire!! NE ideas guys?
The wiring harness appeared melted from the cam position sensor, but after repairing that still nothing.

Oct 11, 2007 at 9:34 AM

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Forgot to mention, its a 97, 2.0 SOHC. I think the car would make a better chicken coupe. The problem was gradual. Started loosing power, and then went to none at all. Dodge dealer said, bent valves. Replaced valves, head reworked, paid Cleremont dodge 300 bucks for nothing!! Just for a diagnosis, which was wrong!!!

Oct 11, 2007 at 9:40 AM

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Please clarify, to my knowledge this electronic, and not mechanical. The plug timing is provided by a reference signal from the PCM, cam, and crank position sensor. I'm open to suggestions, as a fortune has been spent on the car, and the dealer didn't even diagnose the car correctly.

Oct 12, 2007 at 1:35 PM