I am trying to find some info on changing a timing belt on a 2002 dodge Neon 4 cylinder. Any info would help a lot. If you could give me a website on how to change it your self. (I don't have the money to take it to the shop).
Thanks . Also any websites with any info would help...Changing Timing belt on a 2002 Dodge Neon?
you need a good repair manual on it they only cost about 25 bucks and it will have illustrations and instructions of how to do this one,i agree with the above answer that's a lot to try and type out and if we miss one detail it will cause you to mess up,its not an easy job and if you don't get it back in time right you can damage the engine in it,that's why you need a repair manual on it,good luck.Changing Timing belt on a 2002 Dodge Neon?
Forget the websites invest in a good workshop manual and read first and then follow the instructions
The job is not too difficult but has dire consequenses if you get it wrong. You also need a decent set of tools including a torque wrench.
You need to get the timing exact or you can damage the pistons and valves should they come into contact. Even a bit out will drastically affect the performance.
There are plenty of tips out there if you search. Somewhat of a pita car to work on.
Too much information to type out...
As suggested by the first response, invest in a shop manual. It will give you the step-by-step instructions you will need as well as the torque specifications (very important) and the tools required for the job. Replacing the timing belt is a job that needs to be correct the first time you do it as the Neon 2.0L engine is an interference engine. Screw up the timing and the pistons will dry-hump the valves. That is a very expensive mistake to make.
www.neons.org. Hit the search and you can find it. Timing belts are easy on these, but you will have to remove the passenger side engine mount, the harmonic balancer, alt, and p/s belts. You would need a good 3 jaw puller to remove the balancer, plus a floor jack and jack stands. You will also need to remove the right front wheel to access the timing belt area. Or you can go to 2gn.org to do some research
Monday, December 12, 2011
How many miles before changing timing belt on a car?
I have heard this is one of the best mechanically things you can do for your car to allow the engine to last longer is that true?How many miles before changing timing belt on a car?
If you have an acura integra it is they recommend a timing belt and water pump every 60,000miles. Mine broke at 135000 though so they'll last a while, but i got lucky because i was going slow when it decided to happen and i did not bend any valves. Do not wait this long.How many miles before changing timing belt on a car?
my truck has 210k miles and doesn't need one yet. My brother believes that if you plan on keeping it for a while you need to just replace everything, little by little.
typically it is suggested around 100K. I would go by what is in your owner's manual
i think it is around 45 to 50,000 if it breaks you could bend or break your valves be careful good luck
it is normally best to change the timing belt at 70-75,000 miles. since the timing belt is made of rubber like your alternator and ac belt it will stretch and or snap if not replaced at the suggested time.
Normally the timing belt is change every 60K.. but now the car can go to 100K for the timing belt change.. and also depend how you drive the car.
Best is check with the dealer or the book.
Most manufacturers recomend 50,000 to 60,000 miles
http://www.autocarparts.ca
Depending on the manufacturer, it varies from 60,000 to 110,000 miles. Buy a car with a timing chain and you won't have that problem.
what type of car? does your car have a owners manual? is so look it up there or call a local dealer about your question instead of posting it here...
I assume you have a Acura? Acura/Honda engines are interfrence type engines, so maintaining you belt is of the upmost of importance, other wise you will have a very expensive engine repair. 60,000 miles is good rule of thumb for Honda/Acura models
For the record, Honda engines are almost all interference engines, as are (mainly) those from BMW, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Nissan, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo. Most, but certainly not all, timing-belt-equipped engines from Ford, Lexus, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota are non-interference engine.
Every 75,000 mile you need to change the timing belt and the water pump. Don't go over this by very much, if you do, you risk it breaking and bending all the valves. Good luck!
If you have an acura integra it is they recommend a timing belt and water pump every 60,000miles. Mine broke at 135000 though so they'll last a while, but i got lucky because i was going slow when it decided to happen and i did not bend any valves. Do not wait this long.How many miles before changing timing belt on a car?
my truck has 210k miles and doesn't need one yet. My brother believes that if you plan on keeping it for a while you need to just replace everything, little by little.
typically it is suggested around 100K. I would go by what is in your owner's manual
i think it is around 45 to 50,000 if it breaks you could bend or break your valves be careful good luck
it is normally best to change the timing belt at 70-75,000 miles. since the timing belt is made of rubber like your alternator and ac belt it will stretch and or snap if not replaced at the suggested time.
Normally the timing belt is change every 60K.. but now the car can go to 100K for the timing belt change.. and also depend how you drive the car.
Best is check with the dealer or the book.
Most manufacturers recomend 50,000 to 60,000 miles
http://www.autocarparts.ca
Depending on the manufacturer, it varies from 60,000 to 110,000 miles. Buy a car with a timing chain and you won't have that problem.
what type of car? does your car have a owners manual? is so look it up there or call a local dealer about your question instead of posting it here...
I assume you have a Acura? Acura/Honda engines are interfrence type engines, so maintaining you belt is of the upmost of importance, other wise you will have a very expensive engine repair. 60,000 miles is good rule of thumb for Honda/Acura models
For the record, Honda engines are almost all interference engines, as are (mainly) those from BMW, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Nissan, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo. Most, but certainly not all, timing-belt-equipped engines from Ford, Lexus, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota are non-interference engine.
Every 75,000 mile you need to change the timing belt and the water pump. Don't go over this by very much, if you do, you risk it breaking and bending all the valves. Good luck!
How much does it cost to change the timing belt on an Acura CL?
Plan on anywhere from $600 to $1,000. When I had it done on my Integra in Minnesota, it was a little over $500. When I had it done to my Protege after we moved to Illinois, Mazda charged me over $900. I don't think it had as much to do with the make of the car as the fact that it's the Chicago area, and the cost of living is higher here.
When you take it in, they will probably suggest you replace the water pump, even if it doesn't need it. DO IT!!! They are right next to each other, and most of the cost is in the labor. If you don't, and the water pump goes out later, you'll probably spend the same amount again in labor to go back in, where if you do it at the same time, it may add another hour to the labor, plus the cost of the part.How much does it cost to change the timing belt on an Acura CL?
call your local dealer and ask...not all dealers charge the same..
When you take it in, they will probably suggest you replace the water pump, even if it doesn't need it. DO IT!!! They are right next to each other, and most of the cost is in the labor. If you don't, and the water pump goes out later, you'll probably spend the same amount again in labor to go back in, where if you do it at the same time, it may add another hour to the labor, plus the cost of the part.How much does it cost to change the timing belt on an Acura CL?
call your local dealer and ask...not all dealers charge the same..
How to change a timing belt in mitsubishi 3000 gt?
does anybody have any links or anything on how to change the timing belt on a 1991 3000 gt mitsubishi. or a site where i can find how info on this car, by info i mean like about fixing thing and repair and etc.
thanks in advanceHow to change a timing belt in mitsubishi 3000 gt?
buy a shop manual. you can get these at most auto parts stores you will need it. changing the timing belt is a job for someone who follow details well one slip and the cost to repair gets very high. if timing marks are not correct on ALL pulleys engine damage can occurr. as well as performance will be terrible.How to change a timing belt in mitsubishi 3000 gt?
this car is a v6 twin cam try doing and one tooth out of timing and you are in trouble take it to a shop where there are very good technican to do this job .mis timed vehicle can cause bent valve bent valve leads to head job which is quite a hole in your pocket
thanks in advanceHow to change a timing belt in mitsubishi 3000 gt?
buy a shop manual. you can get these at most auto parts stores you will need it. changing the timing belt is a job for someone who follow details well one slip and the cost to repair gets very high. if timing marks are not correct on ALL pulleys engine damage can occurr. as well as performance will be terrible.How to change a timing belt in mitsubishi 3000 gt?
this car is a v6 twin cam try doing and one tooth out of timing and you are in trouble take it to a shop where there are very good technican to do this job .mis timed vehicle can cause bent valve bent valve leads to head job which is quite a hole in your pocket
How long does it normally take to change a timing belt & water pump in a car?
Hyundai xg3.5How long does it normally take to change a timing belt %26amp; water pump in a car?
Why, are you on a schedule?How long does it normally take to change a timing belt %26amp; water pump in a car?
3 hours, plus or minus.parameter iis web server
Why, are you on a schedule?How long does it normally take to change a timing belt %26amp; water pump in a car?
3 hours, plus or minus.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
According to Honda's Factory Labor Guide, how long should it take to change a timing belt and water pump?
Assuming the car has A/C and the front crank seal and front cam seal are replaced as well.According to Honda's Factory Labor Guide, how long should it take to change a timing belt and water pump?
this job will take a professional tech. 4.6 hours on a 6 cyl.According to Honda's Factory Labor Guide, how long should it take to change a timing belt and water pump?
a: Forever. The last quote I got for changing a Civic timing belt was over $450, which included the cost of a new belt and new water pump, since they're under the same cover. Subtract the cost of those items and divide the result by your local labor rates.
Depends on the model/year/engine type. There are different labor times for different model/year/engine type.
half a day maybe if one is able to stay working on it
this job will take a professional tech. 4.6 hours on a 6 cyl.According to Honda's Factory Labor Guide, how long should it take to change a timing belt and water pump?
a: Forever. The last quote I got for changing a Civic timing belt was over $450, which included the cost of a new belt and new water pump, since they're under the same cover. Subtract the cost of those items and divide the result by your local labor rates.
Depends on the model/year/engine type. There are different labor times for different model/year/engine type.
half a day maybe if one is able to stay working on it
Timing belt and water pump change?
I must change the timing belt of my car. I have been told that the water pump must be done too since it is right there. Due to the high price I want to postpone/skip the water pump until the next tune up. What happens if the water pump fails down the road? How long does a water pump last? 120K? My car has 60,000 miles on it. Thank you.Timing belt and water pump change?
I always suggest at same time. Most timing belt jobs are 4-5 hour jobs and all of that has to be removed to replace the water pumpp, which could be in a week a month or a year (roll the dice) it doesn't usually take much if any additional labor to replace the pump when everything else is out of the way usually just the cost of the pump itself. if you wait and say a month later the water pump goes out you would have the expense of the pump AND ALL THE LABOR AGAIN.Timing belt and water pump change?
The reason you are being told to change both at the same time is because the tear down is almost exactly the same to do both of those actions. It's highly recommended that you change both because you are probably gonna pay for 5 hours labour to change the timing belt then you are gonna pay for another 5 hours of labour when you take you car back to change the water pump, whereas had you simply changed the water pump at the same time it would have only added about 45 minutes of labour to the total labour...
Do both at the same time or don't bother doing any till you can afford both!
You don't have to renew the water pump. They mention it because it becomes easily accessible during the timing belt replacement. The extra cost should only be the cost of the water pump. So it's often sensible to include the water pump at the same time. If you do it at the next service it will cost you at least the same as you are paying now for the belt job.
There is no guarantee on how long the water pump will last, but normally 100,000 miles plus. But that is true of a timing belt too. The water pump has a weep hole at the bottom, visually check for corrosion or rust in that area. If you see some, could be a sign that it is ready to go soon. If not, then do the repairs that you can afford. But why the heck are you changing a timing belt at 60,000 miles.
not a good idea
I always suggest at same time. Most timing belt jobs are 4-5 hour jobs and all of that has to be removed to replace the water pumpp, which could be in a week a month or a year (roll the dice) it doesn't usually take much if any additional labor to replace the pump when everything else is out of the way usually just the cost of the pump itself. if you wait and say a month later the water pump goes out you would have the expense of the pump AND ALL THE LABOR AGAIN.Timing belt and water pump change?
The reason you are being told to change both at the same time is because the tear down is almost exactly the same to do both of those actions. It's highly recommended that you change both because you are probably gonna pay for 5 hours labour to change the timing belt then you are gonna pay for another 5 hours of labour when you take you car back to change the water pump, whereas had you simply changed the water pump at the same time it would have only added about 45 minutes of labour to the total labour...
Do both at the same time or don't bother doing any till you can afford both!
You don't have to renew the water pump. They mention it because it becomes easily accessible during the timing belt replacement. The extra cost should only be the cost of the water pump. So it's often sensible to include the water pump at the same time. If you do it at the next service it will cost you at least the same as you are paying now for the belt job.
There is no guarantee on how long the water pump will last, but normally 100,000 miles plus. But that is true of a timing belt too. The water pump has a weep hole at the bottom, visually check for corrosion or rust in that area. If you see some, could be a sign that it is ready to go soon. If not, then do the repairs that you can afford. But why the heck are you changing a timing belt at 60,000 miles.
not a good idea
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