98 Dodge Neon

1998 DODGE NEON
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MARK213
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I have a 1998 Dodge Neon. After the a/c went the steering went and now the timing belt. This car has been a nightmare.

After the tow the repair cost was $500.00. After the repair to the timing belt I was told that there was no compression. Is there a way a mechanic can find this out before he charges a customer for the timing belt repair? He told me he had to install the timing belt first then he would know about the compression.
May 11, 2006 at 4:12 PM
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VANDRAGON
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if the timeing belt went while you were driving and the motor being a zero clearance engine, i'd say you might have wharped valves or even a hole in one of the pistons. the mech should have tried the timeing belt first. i would tell him to take off all the parts he replaced, give your money back or you will take him to court. then sell the thing because they are junk!
May 14, 2006 at 9:28 AM
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Thank you for you time it is very much appreciated.
May 14, 2006 at 8:40 PM
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I junked the car! I got a whopping $80.00 for it. You are right they are junk. If you want some great reading go to dontbuyaDodge.com. I read "thousands" of complaints about Dodge. I've never seen anything like it!

For a really good laugh check this out...

"This is a typical year. Only one towing this year, which is an improvement over past years. However, I’m happy to report that I still have the original air bags in the dash and steering wheel! Since my car is in the shop much of the time, there’s less of a chance I’ll get into an accident. So, you’ve at least built a safe vehicle. Bravo"!





Again, thank you for your time!
May 14, 2006 at 8:44 PM
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