Official I'm not allowing my neon to die Club

alsey_seven · Post by **alsey_seven** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:01 am

for those that never want there neon to die..... my engine blew tonight and i'm not going to let her go......

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:02 am

That's what you get for the long ass road trips!

WTF happened? Timing belt related?

alsey_seven · Post by **alsey_seven** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:11 am

the funny thing is that i was driving and i hear a loud bang. the car was still on i pulled over on the freeway and didn't see anything just hear noises coming from the engine. We get back on the freeway still had power. not 100%. I kinda knew a piston blew. 20 miles till i get home. driving 65 MPH get home turn off the car. and turn it on again. and engine didn't turn. I look under the engine and the oil pan has a big ass dent. So i knew a piston broke. I was amazed that the car was able to run with just three piston. Will post pictures in my progress tommorow night.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:23 am

Motors and Trannys are so cheap on these things it's ridiculous to incur a car payment for 5 years opposed to fixing it.

Especially when you have an SRT in the garage. booyah!

alsey_seven · Post by **alsey_seven** » Mon May 18, 2009 3:47 am

ya its going to be a easy fix.... when i mean easy on the credit cards

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:25 pm

Good choice, most people just look for a new car and end up paying out the ass for another 3-4 years. And when that car is paid off, you're in the same situation, no warranty and you have to make repairs.

OB · Post by OB » Tue May 19, 2009 11:03 pm

Swap time?

esteinmaier · Post by **esteinmaier** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:05 pm

My 99 has 196k miles. I've replaced pretty much the entire suspension, brakes, and a few things here and there under the hood, and she's probably about due for a 3rd timing belt. I know how you feel, but I'm thinking it needs a 2.4.

alsey_seven · Post by **alsey_seven** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:45 am

well thinking about a swap... or turbo ( damn you paperwork ) but since i'm due for a smog next year Jan 10 not going to mess up the freaking car. Work has been slow. Wife said and i Quote " If you get a 2nd job. that you at least bring in an extra 700.00 a month. Then I we can buy a SRT-4 with a credit card"

Now that's a sweet deal. She told me this awhile back when the car was still working. But no luck with a extra Job in Ca. still looking.

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Wed May 20, 2009 8:54 am

I hear prosatution is on the rise...

cha-ching!:-D

asanti · Post by **asanti** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:38 am

Oh why, WHY did I choose to read this thread

?! Now I really hate thinking about parting my car out.....

srtjesse · Post by **srtjesse** » Mon May 25, 2009 12:00 am

i have replaced everything on my car exep the engine and trans wich will be done in a month or so car is payed off so im not letting it go for nothing lol

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon May 25, 2009 12:02 am

Get an SRT-4...!

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Mon May 25, 2009 9:51 am

Adionik wrote:Get an SRT-4...!

true story.

mopar4life · Post by **mopar4life** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:46 am

I started with a SRT-4, does that count?

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:57 pm

No, you didn't walk before you ran. You won't appreciate it as much as I did

patton98 · Post by **patton98** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:11 pm

Just made the last payment on mine last month...already have a motor lined up for it....2.4....but im waiting till the 2.0 dies

klauslx · Post by **klauslx** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:46 pm

alsey_seven wrote:well thinking about a swap... or turbo ( damn you paperwork )

I'm pretty sure I'm in the same boat as you...except I'm looking at an srt4 and just trading mine in

Good luck with whatever you're gonna do and all that comes with it

sorry about the

srtjesse · Post by **srtjesse** » Wed May 27, 2009 4:10 am

patton98 wrote:Just made the last payment on mine last month...already have a motor lined up for it....2.4....but im waiting till the 2.0 dies

u are lucky how does it feel i still got one more year mar/28/2010 is my due date to pay off cant wait man cant wait

alsey_seven · Post by **alsey_seven** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:14 am

well update guys. replaced Head gasket. timing belt, and pump. Only to really find out what messed up my engine was the Torque Converter.

Now what sucks it only has 6,000 miles on it. My boss rebuilt it. The Torque Converter is locked, shit starter can't move and I can't neither. Have to tow it to the shop. Then will have to take it the transmission so i can replace the Torque converter. Its under warranty from Natpro. I hope there isn't any internal damage. But 90% sure the TC was defect.

Btw its my first time taking aprt my engine..... to much work. transmission are easy less labor time

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:42 am

alsey_seven wrote:well update guys. replaced Head gasket. timing belt, and pump. Only to really find out what messed up my engine was the Torque Converter.

Now what sucks it only has 6,000 miles on it. My boss rebuilt it. The Torque Converter is locked, shit starter can't move and I can't neither. Have to tow it to the shop. Then will have to take it the transmission so i can replace the Torque converter. Its under warranty from Natpro. I hope there isn't any internal damage. But 90% sure the TC was defect.

Btw its my first time taking aprt my engine..... to much work. transmission are easy less labor time

I've never heard of that happening before..... at least on a Neon.

You said your boss rebuilt it ?? So this trans & torque converter has been replaced before ?
Is your torque converter a 'stock' unit, or is it 'built' with a higher stall or something ?

- Nick

neonrog · Post by **neonrog** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:48 pm

I guess I need to join this club. I'll throw either a 2.4 or a SRT motor in when this one dies... Been paid off for over two years...

SteelBlue · Post by **SteelBlue** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:43 am

NickKo wrote:
alsey_seven wrote:well update guys. replaced Head gasket. timing belt, and pump. Only to really find out what messed up my engine was the Torque Converter.
I've never heard of that happening before..... at least on a Neon.

I have. Mine went out on me two years ago.

nicksdad06 · Post by **nicksdad06** » Wed May 05, 2010 8:53 pm

i just blew a head gasket last weekend so now its time to repair so she can live again!!!!!!!

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Wed May 05, 2010 9:11 pm

asanti wrote:Oh why, WHY did I choose to read this thread ?! Now I really hate thinking about parting my car out.....

Its ok half of the heart still lives on in mine

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LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Wed May 05, 2010 9:32 pm

Adionik wrote:No, you didn't walk before you ran. You won't appreciate it as much as I did

I started with a Neon then a SRT and then a million things in between and now another SRT..

I'm sticking with the SRT...

<3 this car

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Wed May 05, 2010 10:38 pm

^ You say that NOW

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu May 06, 2010 12:21 am

FAC3L3SS wrote:^ You say that NOW

Well shit, I've been through dang near everything...style wise except for AWD...

If I ever get in a bind money wise I could sell the SRT for some profit but that's probably the only way I'm getting rid of it.

I DO however want a black c5 z06 one day...but I'd keep the SRT as the DD when that day comes.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Thu May 06, 2010 12:30 am

I am holding you to that John!

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Thu May 06, 2010 12:32 am

Right after I posted it... I was thinking dang, now if I end up selling it.... someones gonna put that quote in the thread a million times.

Doh!