The Dodge Neon Engine Rebuild Page

I'm rebuilding a low mileage 95 model engine to replace my worn out one. I'll rebuild it later for a spare...Maybe!

This engine only had 47K on it when I got it. I could have easily dropped it into my car. But it is an original 95 so I would sooner or later have a head gasket failure. So I opted to be proactive. I'm replacing all the gaskets and seals. I'm using a Topline (MLS) Metal Layered Sandwich style Head Gasket. I opted for Chrysler Industrial Red Engine paint in place of the original black.	I Plasti-gauged all the rod and main bearings and every thing was in great shape there so I opted to leave all that be. I checked the clearances on the oil pump and again its in like new shape so again, I'm leaving it alone. I will replace the oil seal and o-ring. We removed the top ridge and pulled the pistons. I will be re-ringing the pistons with Sealed Power rings. I have the cylinders honed and ready for the pistons. I Polished the pistons as well to remove roughness on the piston skirts.
This is the old engine.
UPDATE: I Have got the old engine pulled and started looking at my tranny to check on its condition. Boy 230K miles has done a number on the clutch, which was factory.	The motor mounts, 3 out of 4 are bad or badly worn.
The pressure plate is worn down a lot as well.	The Flywheel Is in good condition, No gouging, It has a bit of a glaze on it, which is to be expected. Having it surfaced will easily clean it up.
	Well this is the engine as of 12/3/05. I got the new waterpump and timing belt installed. The camshaft pulley, belt tensioner and idler pulley mount all look like they're chromed but they're not. Just some shiny silver paint.
The engine as of 12/11/05