Vehicle owners battle severe cylinder drop and oil smoke caused by worn piston rings inside aged Dodge Neon engines. This precision built Chrysler Dodge 2.0L ECB Remanufactured Engine restores factory compression across every cylinder. The 2.0L 4-Cylinder 16-Valve SOHC design requires careful oil circuit priming through the main gallery before first crank rotation to preserve new cam bearings.

Rigid cast iron block casting 4667642/AK anchors an induction-hardened cast steel crankshaft casting 04884106AA machined to 0.0003in runout tolerances. Aluminum single overhead camshaft cylinder head casting 04556737ac houses sixteen rocker-actuated valves with hardened alloy seats. Lightweight hypereutectic pistons operate inside diamond-honed parent cylinder walls with premium steel ring sets. The complete crated long block weighs 250 lbs with crated envelope dimensions of 36in length by 36in width by 36in height and holds 4.5 quarts motor oil.

Key Features of Chrysler Dodge ECB

Commercial fleet technicians buy Chrysler Dodge 2.0L remanufactured engine packages to keep commuter platforms running without downtime. Mechanics select this remanufactured 2.0L long block replacement to pass state exhaust emission testing.

- Cast iron block casting 4667642/AK undergoes CNC surface milling to create a flat deck surface for secure gasket retention.
- Crankshaft casting 04884106AA features journal micro-finishing down to an eight Ra surface roughness to minimize friction.
- SOHC cylinder head casting 04556737ac receives CNC valve job machining to guarantee exact valve face concentricity.
- Align-honed main bearing tunnels house heavy-duty tri-metal inserts with 0.0012in clearance to maintain oil cushion integrity.
- Plateau-honed cylinder walls feature a precise crosshatch angle that accelerates piston ring seal during initial operation.
- Hardened steel camshaft journals spin within line-bored cylinder head saddles to eliminate valvetrain clatter at idle.
- New brass freeze plugs and threaded oil gallery plugs seal internal fluid passages against coolant loss.

Dyno Load Precision Machining Tolerances

Dyno testing certifies 132 HP at 5,600 RPM alongside 130 ft-lbs torque output at 4,600 RPM under continuous dynamometer brake load. Technicians measure crankshaft journal runout at less than 0.0003in TIR while rod bearing oil clearance measures exactly 0.0012in. CNC plateau honing controls cylinder surface finish between twelve and eighteen Ra for piston stability. Operating oil pressure delivers 58 PSI at 3,000 RPM while coolant circulation stabilizes at 192°F. Mechanical gauge checks register equal compression between 185 PSI and 190 PSI across all four cylinders.

Vehicle Fitment Drivetrain Guide

This remanufactured engine fits 2003 to 2005 Dodge Neon and 2003 to 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser models equipped with the 2.0L 1996cc L4 Engine VIN Code C. It bolts directly to 5-Speed Manual and 4-Speed Automatic front-wheel-drive transaxle units. This long block configuration does not fit older 1995 to 2002 Neon platforms, DOHC high-output ACR editions, 2.4L turbo applications, or modern front-wheel-drive Chrysler 200 sedans.

Installation Protocol Service Requirements

Verify throttle cable return spring tension and flush oil cooler lines before mounting the long block onto the chassis subframe. Never use this naturally aspirated SOHC motor in forced-induction race chassis or stripped off-road buggies lacking secondary filtration. Mechanics must check coolant purge valves to stop steam pockets.

- Pressure-prime the oil pump with a mechanical hand tank before connecting the battery to prevent bearing wipe.
- Drain break-in motor oil and swap the spin-on filter at 500 miles to remove initial friction dust.
- Re-torque exhaust manifold fasteners and check timing belt deflection at the first 3,000 miles service.

Warranty Terms Core Return Policy

Every purchase includes our 3-Year Unlimited-Mile warranty that covers internal machine shop replacement parts. We arrange complimentary freight pickup for your intact engine core within our 30-day return window. The secure wooden crate delivers the long block core with oil pan, timing belt covers, and machine shop documentation.