what to expect...

moparman00 · Post by **moparman00** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:29 am

Hello all, this is my first post...

I have a 2000 plymouth neon, 5 spd....

it was in an accident a year ago... http://dodgeforum.com/forum/showthread. ... dent+today

basically, i bought a 2000 dodge neon 5 speed the other day, it neeeded a water pump, and the driver side doors are pretty smashed in....i got it cheep, and i am planning on swapping the front end parts from the dodge over to the plymouth....

i am just curious as to any particular tricks or things i should know about when disassembling and reassembling the front end...

ill be changing over, most likely, the bumper cover, bumper, headlights, radiator, radiator mount, radiator fan, hood, and hood latch.....fenders, i am pretty sure are fine....
also, are there any mods i could do easier while the front is off? maybe cai, or something....

thanks!

Edit

i also ordered a haynes manual, which i think will be helpful with some stuff....

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:07 am

with the haynes you should be ok. The radiator can be a pain just because a.c. Lines. With the bumper off there really is not much to do. A CAI would be easier with it off but doesn't really matter. Or an intercooler. Haha but that would require a turbo.

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:16 am

cai = waste of money on a neon unless you need space in the engine bay for something. K&n filter and call it a day.

moparman00 · Post by **moparman00** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 3:37 pm

ya, i kinda figured it may not be worth the money, an thats why i already just have a k&n...and as for the intercooler requiring a turbo, but i think that a turbo requires some other motor work...

so with the haynes it shouldnt be too horrendus?

aperson · Post by **aperson** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:41 pm

Remove the resonator while you have the front end off. It's the plastic box that is attached to the airbox behind the bumper cover.