Information is the key

Information is the key.

Well as i am planning on doing a basic rebuild on my engine its good to have tools and the book ready.
But before that you should read up before hand.
Now i went searching on google for information and cam accros a few blogs and magazines.

Now this magazine made me confident that it's not really hard to do a rebuild, although some thing you better  let the machine shop do.

http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/engine/mdmp_0809_budget_ford_small_block_engine_rebuild/

Now for the second is someone from a company i guess but the information is still good.
http://www.goodson.com/blog/ i am now reading up on.

Then there is an other magazine and an other magazine.
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/ which is going in detail in parts of the engine. and i really like details of parts and why they are made that way. like why timing belt engines dont have roller lifter, as they dont give resistance to the belt and it can loop ore wrap, skip a tooth and cause many problems.

Well it's there to find out.

There is also someone how did it already http://www.techknowman.com/dodge%20neon/Dodge%20Neon_Engine.htm

And then the dvd.

How to Rebuild a Dodge Neon Plymouth Mitsubishi 2.0 2.4 420A Engine. Video DVD

And is to find on ebay.


Now most basic information is on the internet. and for a basic rebuild you just need to check clearances and gaps and putt in all the gaskets and new bearings for as they are now about 15 years old and is time to replace them.

I find www.rockauto.com a good place to check for parts, although they ship from several warehouses. 

it is good to check what is available for your engine.

Have a good one.

JD