Is a 97 Dodge neon a dohc or a sohc? - 1997 Dodge Neon

SOURCE: 97 neon oil leak

Solution: Maybe.

Rear main seal is probably the problem.

My 1997 Dodge Neon has this same problem. My father-in-law (who used to be a mechanic) checked the car for me and found the rear main seal needs replacing.

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SOURCE: How to change dodge neon fuel filler neck

unbolt the neck from the body of the car. Drop the gas tank enough to get the neck out. Reinstall.

SOURCE: I need the torque spec for camshafts / 98 Dodge Neon 2.0 dohc

Here is the factory torque chart for all fasteners on the 2.0L

TORQUE CHART 2.0L DOHC DESCRIPTION TORQUE Camshaft Sensor Pick-Up Bolts 9.6 N·m (85 in. lbs.) Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.) Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) Plus 1/4 Turn Collar - Oil Pan to Transaxle Step 1: Collar to Oil Pan Bolts 3 N·m (30 in. lbs.) Step 2: Collar to Transaxle Bolts 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) Step 3: Collar to Oil Pan Bolts 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate M8 Bedplate Bolts 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.) M11 Main Cap Bolts 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) Crankshaft Damper Bolt 142 N·m (105 ft. lbs.) Cylinder Head Bolts Refer To Cylinder Head Installation Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) Drive Plate to Crankshaft Bolts 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.) Engine Mount Bracket Bolts 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts 23 N·m (200 in. lbs.) Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 15 N·m (130 in. lbs.) Intake Manifold Bolts 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) Oil Filter Adapter Fastener 80 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) Oil Filter 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) Oil Pan Bolts 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) Drain Plug 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) Oil Pump Attaching Bolts 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) Oil Pump Cover Fastener 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) Oil Pump Pick-up Tube Bolt 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) Oil Pump Relief Valve Cap 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) Spark Plugs Plug 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) Thermostat Housing Bolts 23 N·m (200 in lbs.) Timing Belt Tensioner Assembly - Mechanical Bolts 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) Timing Belt Tensioner Assembly - Hydraulic Bolts 31 N·m (275 in. lbs.) Timing Belt T

SOURCE: head bolt torque specs for 2000 dodge neon 2.0 SOHC

I have the specs and diagrams. If you want me to send them to you, give me your email address. [email protected]

SOURCE: firing order 1995 dodge neon 2.0 SOHC

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