What would be cheaper on parts, a Honda or a Chrysler?

Question 1
What would be cheaper on parts, a Honda or a Chrysler?...  Which one would be cheaper on replacement. A Honda civic or a Chrysler neon???

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1)   Honda civic will hold up longer needed less parts to replace - kelly_f_1999

2)   The part cost would be the same.

Import parts are more expensive but Honda civic isn't an import. There are enough of them on the road for most auto parts stores to carry their parts and for Chinese slave labor factories to make them.. - chris c

3)   Honda Civic definitely - Arham

4)   I can't tell you what difference you will have cost wise, but the Honda will need fewer part in the long run than the Neon. Therefor the Honda will be cheaper to operate than the Neon. Honda is noted for going a long way without much mechanical problems. Neon is not. - Jackolantern

5)   From the dealer, it's a toss up. Some parts for 1 make are costlier than the other. - badbill1941

6)   Don't even consider a Neon. They are truly one of the worst cars made in the last 30 years. Unreliable, flimsy, and every one of them needs a head gasket.

Run, don't walk, from those cars. - Mike

7)   I would say the Honda because it will probably won't be in the shop as much as the Chrysler. - p_doell


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Question 2
'96 Chrysler Sebring won't start?...  It fired up and was put in reverse, backed out of the driveway, put into drive and died without any blubbering or stumbling. It just died. I thought it might have flooded so I parked it for a few hours and tried to restart it with the pedal pushed to the floor. No good.
The engine turns over as normal but will not even run poorly or backfire as I would guess it would if the timing belt slipped a tooth or two.
The timing belt has maybe 35,000 miles on it.
The ECU was replaced in 2006 (third one, the second one was defective)
I started to check all the obvious such as fuel...Yes, the plugs are wet with gas.
I checked spark...Yes, it's getting plenty of spark.
I looked into the valve cover and the rocker arms are moving when I crank it.
When I leave the key on the check engine light goes out.
When I turn the ignition 3 times to throw a code it reads 55 (end of code)
A friend used his code reader and it says that it can't find "Top Dead Center"

Would this be a crank sensor or cam sensor or is it most likely the dang ECU?
It most definitely has spark AND fuel, the plugs are wet with fuel and all three of the accessible spark plugs are showing a good, strong, blue spark.
That's the reason I posed this question.
I know that it should at least blubber or try to fire but it doesn't.
I just got off the phone with a tech and he has seen this on this engine before.
He mentioned the crank sensor and some type of switch on the distributor pack that will not let the thing fire???
I'm lost on this.

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1)   1 you got spark and gas??? its gona try and run..thats a fact
2 with 35 K belt should be ok..
3 even if belt jumped it should pop,,misfire IF your really have spark..i think not - pedro7of9

2)   Don't spend any more money on this car. It's worth $100.00 - Mike

3)   Same thing is happening to my car, I just found out there is a recall on the fuel pumps.

My car cut off while driving and wouldn't start, changed the crank sensor, changed the automatic shut down relay, nothing.

I just called them and left a message.

1-877-461-1834 - WestCoastin4Life

4)   I am going to be frank with you this particular car has had these issues for years. I had one and even the dealer could never get it completely corrected. He changed everything practically. Computer, sensors, distributor (2times) finally replaced the catalytic converter. This seemed to correct the issue, i was told it was restricting the output so there was no way for exhaust to exit. Sort of like putting a banana in the tailpipe.
Ps if you get it towed they will probably not find anything wrong and it will start. - Marty

5)   depending on which motor you have , if you think is is a crank sensor or cam sensor issue you can unplug the cam sensor and try to start your car. if it does not see the cam signal it will reference back to the crank sensor and run, not great, but it can run.


dodge chrysler jeep tech - mustang man


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Question 3
What type of transmission goes on a 440 engine?...  This engine is a 440 that goes on a 68 charger. I don't know much, but the original tranny that it had was manual. Any extra advice would really help. Currently working on the car is well. Was wishing I could send to Overhaulin' but that show is done.

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1)   Just sign the title and ship the car to me.

I'll send you pictures when I'm done. - Dave

2)   an automatic? probably a727 manual? where is dodge man when you need him..oh yea #####'s - mjmik1

3)   Stick would be the 18 spline hemi trans, and auto would be the big block 727 . - done wrenching

4)   For the 4 speed it would be a 23 spline a833 tranny...For the auto it,s a 727 tourqueflite.....Try www.brewersperformance.com for all your a833 needs....Including z bars and washers... - Johnny Rotten


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Question 4
1991 Plymouth Laser Timing Belt Broke at 40MPH, Am I In Trouble?...  Exactly what the question says, Am I in Trouble??? Bent Valves?? Worse??

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1)   Take the head off and have a peek, its the only way. - matthew b

2)   never know til you start repairing it

its just possible when a timing belt or chain breaks that other parts are damage most of time its a valve
parts are moving inside motor and belt turns them once it stops the resty of the parts keep moing is what bents things you never know you have to check it to know either you take the heads off have them check for damage
or you replace belt then and try to crank it after have to check it either way - kelly_f_1999

3)   yeh like he said getting the head off is the only way to find out.. unless you can find a forum for plymouths, and ask how much interference the pistons have with the head (valves, stems etc).. bent/broken valves, scored bores and pistons is just about the worst case scenario - Kieren

4)   If it 's a 2.0 liter engine, yes, that means trouble....that engine is what's know as an "interference" type piston and valve arrangement where the valves will contact the piston in the event of a belt failure.
If you have the 1.8 liter engine, then no since that is a non-interference engine.

This link shows the difference between the two types at the bottom of the page.
http://www.gates.com/downloads/download_common.cfm?file=GatesTBR.pdf&folder=brochure - paul h


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Question 5
what is the most amount of miles recorded on a pt cruiser?...  

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1)   Not an easy question, There is no easy database to look it up. Perhaps a PT cruiser enthusiast Forum would have a larger pool of people to ask

But you are worried you cruiser will die one day. No one has a magic answer. There isn't a line in the sand. There is no magic mileage to give you. You are driving the car what does your intuition tell you?

From a mechanical engineering stand point there is an SN curve - that shows if the part is designed to 2 x's the expected load the part will last for infinite number of cycles. Since you've maintained this car - the parts only have to contend with the loading which they can easily do.


The advantage of keeping this car is you know it's history. You know exactly what it is worth. Getting a newer car you take on a certain amount of risk. If you have the $$ and are tired of this car then go for it.

If you were my daughter I would say change the timing belt and keep on driving. The timing belt is the only thing that will leave you sitting on the side of the road with no warning. Most everything else is going to give you a warning squeak / rattle / check engine light.

Good luck to you - There is no wrong decision here - chris c

2)   I'm sure there are a few running around with at least 200k mi. Maintanace is key. - done wrenching

3)   For starters you need to ask yourself how many miles you have on the car , secondly you must determine if the car is burning any oil or has had major repairs ,if you just bought the car get a car fax for $ 15.00 to see the record on it , it will give you everything from car accidents to inspections and recalls . PT Cruiser , are ugly , and that is why chrysler only made them briefly , they didn't do very well selling them especially with the neon platform and neon engines which are very lazy on the road , but like every other car i have ever owned it depends very much on how you drive and the way it is serviced , i have a 2002 with 87000. miles everyone i know have told me that they are ok as commuter cars although lousy on gas . mine is mint and has everything from a remote starter to a canvass special edition hard top . GOOD LUCK . - JAY


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