--- On Tue, 12/9/08, hellcat1988 <hellcat1988@...> wrote:
From: hellcat1988 <hellcat1988@...>
Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] Re: Coupla questions...
To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 5:06 PM

             --- In neonsohcpower@ yahoogroups. com, Scott

<stilldreaming_ original@ ...> wrote:

>

> My poor '96 has been neglected for some time, serving faithfully as

winter car/work car, and now it needs a few things, like a new wheel

bearing and a muffler. Where are the best Neon stores to go to these

days, in terms of reliability and price? I know the list from five

years back; is it still the same?

>

> And when/why the Dynomax muffler get so damned expensive for the

Neon? I seem to recall that it could be bought for under $70. Not any

more...

>

> ~S~

>

> Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and for

the same reason.

>

The best thing to do would be to do a search of all the major parts

companies like napa and autozone and O'rily to try and find the parts

cheep.

________________


Thanks, I'll do that!

~S~

Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and for the same
reason.

--- In neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com, Scott
<stilldreaming_original@...> wrote:
>
> My poor '96 has been neglected for some time, serving faithfully as
winter car/work car, and now it needs a few things, like a new wheel
bearing and a muffler. Where are the best Neon stores to go to these
days, in terms of reliability and price? I know the list from five
years back; is it still the same?
>
> And when/why the Dynomax muffler get so damned expensive for the
Neon? I seem to recall that it could be bought for under $70. Not any
more...
>
> ~S~
>
> Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and for
the same reason.
>
The best thing to do would be to do a search of all the major parts
companies like napa and autozone and O'rily to try and find the parts
cheep.

My poor '96 has been neglected for some time, serving faithfully as winter
car/work car, and now it needs a few things, like a new wheel bearing and a
muffler. Where are the best Neon stores to go to these days, in terms of
reliability and price? I know the list from five years back; is it still the
same?

And when/why the Dynomax muffler get so damned expensive for the Neon? I seem to
recall that it could be bought for under $70. Not any more...

~S~

Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and for the same
reason.

What is going on man. I haven't been on in a LONG time. However, I am too
selling my trick'd NEON, now that I have a Caliber SRT. If you or anyone is
interested contact me via email or phone:
nubien1691@...
918-633-4873

Thanks again,
~DJ Sean

I dunno, those times seem pretty good on a stock turbo. *shrug*

I still have my SRT, and it's still for sale. I don't want to be rid of it, but
I gotta trim the fat...

I'm seriously considering the move out of the US myself. But where to go? The
job situation isn't any better in Europe than it is here. And when you do get a
job, watch out for cost-of-living expenses... whoo! There are hundreds of
thousands of young, college educated people in Europe still living with their
parents because they can either not find a job, or, when they do, they can't
afford their own place. I wonder what the job situation is like in Costa Rica. 
:P

Oh, and I've looked in Dubai, but it seems my experience level is not quite high
enough for a real living wage there, either. heh Something about high wages and
no income tax (and not being HERE) really speaks to me, though. ;)

~S~



Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and for the same
reason.

--- On Mon, 10/20/08, dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
From: dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] Older Members Anything New?
To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 11:13 AM











              I haven't been around in awhile, thought I would check-in.



SRT-4 is running good, boost problems thought prevent me from

improving on the 12.74@... I ran at Famoso and the 13.06@... I ran

at Pomona for the last ever NHRA Sport Compact event Finals. Those

times ran with the stock turbo in place.



I have been S3R since March but haven't really had time to sort out

the reasons why I don't see much more boost then I did with the stock

turbo.



Outside of that, nothing special going on, just waiting for SEMA

Show. I believe this will be the last year under the Pep Boys banner,

I had planned on leaving the company when I take my vacation to Europe

last winter (march/april) and spend 10-12 days in Europe looking at my

options for being an Expat.



Yep you heard correctly, I don't like the way the direction the

country is going, plus the fact I would like to get married and have

children there's no way I can do it on a Pep Boys salary one, two and

health care cost of skyrocketed, so until we have a social system much

like most of Western Europe, I think I need to hang out in Western

Europe for a few years.



Nothing is locked in stone yet, but in any event I do want to spend

another extended stay in Europe like I did in 2007.



Well just keeping in contact.





















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I haven't been around in awhile, thought I would check-in.

  SRT-4 is running good, boost problems thought prevent me from
improving on the 12.74@... I ran at Famoso and the 13.06@... I ran
at Pomona for the last ever NHRA Sport Compact event Finals. Those
times ran with the stock turbo in place.

  I have been S3R since March but haven't really had time to sort out
the reasons why I don't see much more boost then I did with the stock
turbo.

  Outside of that, nothing special going on, just waiting for SEMA
Show. I believe this will be the last year under the Pep Boys banner,
I had planned on leaving the company when I take my vacation to Europe
last winter (march/april) and spend 10-12 days in Europe looking at my
options for being an Expat.

  Yep you heard correctly, I don't like the way the direction the
country is going, plus the fact I would like to get married and have
children there's no way I can do it on a Pep Boys salary one, two and
health care cost of skyrocketed, so until we have a social system much
like most of Western Europe, I think I need to hang out in Western
Europe for a few years.

  Nothing is locked in stone yet, but in any event I do want to spend
another extended stay in Europe like I did in 2007.

  Well just keeping in contact.

--- In neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com, "retiredone2005"
<retiredone2005@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone know where I can find an '04 - '05 SRT-4 Hood for sale?
>YOU will probable have to find a aftermarket hood.A srt4 hood will
cost you.But you can try so salvage yards is where I would start of
with.Where someone has blown the motor or rear ended.

Anyone know where I can find an '04 - '05 SRT-4 Hood for sale?

can anyone tell me where would i find leather car seat covers with a
good price ??!!

I hope this doesn't violate any list rules, and that it creates some interest on
the board.

Recently 2 of my customers asked me about the possibility of having the
"Original" Direct Connection patches that Chrylser used reproduced.

I am happy to report we received authorizatin from them May 1st to reproduce
them.

If you would have an interest in ordering any, contact me offlist and I will
send you the 3 designs they approved, sizes, colors and ordering information.

John

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Tony!

How many times do I have to throw my hat into the ring, man? :) I offered to
take the group
once or twice already, so I'm offering again.  I certainly don't mind just being
a moderator,
instead of the owner... just add me already!

Anyway, good job on the SRT. I hit a deer with mine a couple months ago, so I
managed to get a
carbon fiber replacement for the hood. Note: don't mess your hood up - it's $800
to replace. My
Carbon By Design hood was the best I could find, and it was still less than the
stock part.
Ouch. Other than that, I haven't managed to do anything to my car.  It's begging
for a
suspension that's at least as good as the one on my '96, but I can't afford
that.  After that,
I'm going to Hahn for some help with power...

The SOHC is still running strong and getting the best mileage it's ever gotten
by far.  I don't
know what's causing it, but I'm happy with it.  I'm tempted to gut the car in an
attempt to
lighten it as much as possible just to see how many MPG I can get.  :P

~S~

--- dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>  I don't keep track of this site very much anymore. I have given up
> hope of a SOHC project at present and besides my SRT-4, I am looking
> for a DOHC car to use as a NHRA/BOTI Street Stock racer and so far
> have been unlucky. We might just end up with a SOHC car converted to
> DOHC using a PT cylinder head and lifters.
>
>  We shall see...
>
>  My SRT-4 is finally running like it should. I now have Stage 1,
> Fully Built Stage 3 Ported Manifolds/TB and Spacer, Modern Peformance
> 3" o2 sensor housing, Thermal R&D turbo back exhaust and now a Apex'i
> Super AFC Neo fuel computer. It put down 247hp/300ft on a Dynopak
> dyno after being tuned. I think it reads really low, because if my
> weight calulations are correct, its closer to 270hp.
>
>  My personal best time is -
>
>  13.03@... at LACR (2700ft above sea level)
>
>  I am going to try and run 12's this Wed at LACR, though my water
> injection system won't be installed and tuned until Thurs. If I don't
> quite make it into the 12 second club there, I wil for sure at
> Fontana (California Speedway)as its much closer to sea level and
> unless is seriously windy, oily and sandy, I should run a 12 on my
> first pass and we'll see after I hit the water injection how far into
> the 12's I go.
>
>  I have big plans, so stay tuned.
>
>  I have decided to remain a member and leader of the site, but I need
> the day to day stuff taken care of.
>
>  Let me know by email...
>
>  Thanks




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I don't keep track of this site very much anymore. I have given up
hope of a SOHC project at present and besides my SRT-4, I am looking
for a DOHC car to use as a NHRA/BOTI Street Stock racer and so far
have been unlucky. We might just end up with a SOHC car converted to
DOHC using a PT cylinder head and lifters.

  We shall see...

  My SRT-4 is finally running like it should. I now have Stage 1,
Fully Built Stage 3 Ported Manifolds/TB and Spacer, Modern Peformance
3" o2 sensor housing, Thermal R&D turbo back exhaust and now a Apex'i
Super AFC Neo fuel computer. It put down 247hp/300ft on a Dynopak
dyno after being tuned. I think it reads really low, because if my
weight calulations are correct, its closer to 270hp.

  My personal best time is -

  13.03@... at LACR (2700ft above sea level)

  I am going to try and run 12's this Wed at LACR, though my water
injection system won't be installed and tuned until Thurs. If I don't
quite make it into the 12 second club there, I wil for sure at
Fontana (California Speedway)as its much closer to sea level and
unless is seriously windy, oily and sandy, I should run a 12 on my
first pass and we'll see after I hit the water injection how far into
the 12's I go.

  I have big plans, so stay tuned.

  I have decided to remain a member and leader of the site, but I need
the day to day stuff taken care of.

  Let me know by email...

  Thanks

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  and if you like to know more about me, you can google for my name 'osam
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Funny, I was thinking about that yesterday, wondering if the group was still
around.

Anyway, yes, I'm still interested, so do whatcha gotta do. You'll be missed,
though.

~S~

--- dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>  Sorry for the delay, like I said I haven't been around much, just
> approve people and keep going.
>
>  Scott, if you would like to take over. Your welcome too. I would
> love another SOHC project car, just to prove the morrons at Sport
> Comapact Car wrong, but space is an issue and I really can't work on
> anything around here.
>
>  Let me know when you want to take over since you've been the only
> one interested in taking it over.
>
>
> --- In neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com, Scott
> <stilldreaming_original@...> wrote:
> >
> > --- dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> >
> > >  I'm thinking about handing over ownership of this group to
> somebody.
> >
> > *snip*
> >
> > I'll take it, Tony.  I'm the main mod (I don't own it, I just do
> all the work) on one of the
> > Yahoo SRT-4 groups, and I own another Falcon/Comet group.  Plus, I
> plan on keeping my SOHC,
> > despite my wife's protests.  :P
> >
> > ~S~
> >
> > Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and
> for the same reason.
> >
> > __________________________________________________
> > Do You Yahoo!?
> > Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> > http://mail.yahoo.com
> >
>
>
>




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Sorry for the delay, like I said I haven't been around much, just
approve people and keep going.

  Scott, if you would like to take over. Your welcome too. I would
love another SOHC project car, just to prove the morrons at Sport
Comapact Car wrong, but space is an issue and I really can't work on
anything around here.

  Let me know when you want to take over since you've been the only
one interested in taking it over.


--- In neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com, Scott
<stilldreaming_original@...> wrote:
>
> --- dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> >  I'm thinking about handing over ownership of this group to
somebody.
>
> *snip*
>
> I'll take it, Tony.  I'm the main mod (I don't own it, I just do
all the work) on one of the
> Yahoo SRT-4 groups, and I own another Falcon/Comet group.  Plus, I
plan on keeping my SOHC,
> despite my wife's protests.  :P
>
> ~S~
>
> Politicians are like diapers: they need to be changed often, and
for the same reason.
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> http://mail.yahoo.com
>

Found the problem. Both low beams burned out at once. I have 2 new bulbs and
I'll see what happens from here.

Thanks for the help

Adam



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From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Thomas VandenOever
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:11 AM
To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] headlight question

Bad ground somewhere could cause a problem. Check the ground cluster behind
the driver's side headlamp assy. Didn't say if you got the mystery airbag
light problem or not. If so the definitely check out the ignition switch.

Both lights I'd say wiggle the key and see if that fixes it. One lamp
reseat/ wiggle the fuses in the interior fuse compartment (side of dash
hidden by driver side front door).

Beg/ borrow a lamp to test what's up.

Tom VandenOever
3 Neons, 3 venues

-----Original Message-----
From: neonsohcpower@ <mailto:neonsohcpower%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com [mailto:neonsohcpower@
<mailto:neonsohcpower%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Adam Ziniewicz
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 8:29 PM
To: neonsohcpower@ <mailto:neonsohcpower%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com;
Dodge_Neon_Car_ <mailto:Dodge_Neon_Car_Club%40yahoogroups.com>
Club@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] headlight question

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Well leaving my Mom's house tonight, I got in the car and the headlights
didn't work. The dash and all the parking lights came on but not the
headlights. I tried the high beams and they came on so I drove home that
way. Made a few people mad but I was desperate.

What's the lightly cause of this? The fuses were fine.

Thanks

Adam
98 Neon

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Thanks Tom

I checked and removed both fuses and they are fine.

The ground wires I assume to 2 black wires that ground right above the
headlights on each side - they look fine but I will remove them tomorrow and
clean them. I wiggled the ign key and the headlight switch with no luck. All
the lights including the high beams do work without the key in the ignition.

I'll do some more checking tomorrow.

Thanks

Adam



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From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Thomas VandenOever
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 1:11 AM
To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] headlight question

Bad ground somewhere could cause a problem. Check the ground cluster behind
the driver's side headlamp assy. Didn't say if you got the mystery airbag
light problem or not. If so the definitely check out the ignition switch.

Both lights I'd say wiggle the key and see if that fixes it. One lamp
reseat/ wiggle the fuses in the interior fuse compartment (side of dash
hidden by driver side front door).

Beg/ borrow a lamp to test what's up.

Tom VandenOever
3 Neons, 3 venues

-----Original Message-----
From: neonsohcpower@ <mailto:neonsohcpower%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com [mailto:neonsohcpower@
<mailto:neonsohcpower%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Adam Ziniewicz
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 8:29 PM
To: neonsohcpower@ <mailto:neonsohcpower%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com;
Dodge_Neon_Car_ <mailto:Dodge_Neon_Car_Club%40yahoogroups.com>
Club@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] headlight question

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Well leaving my Mom's house tonight, I got in the car and the headlights
didn't work. The dash and all the parking lights came on but not the
headlights. I tried the high beams and they came on so I drove home that
way. Made a few people mad but I was desperate.

What's the lightly cause of this? The fuses were fine.

Thanks

Adam
98 Neon

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Yahoo! Groups Links



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Bad ground somewhere could cause a problem. Check the ground cluster behind
the driver's side headlamp assy. Didn't say if you got the mystery airbag
light problem or not. If so the definitely check out the ignition switch.


Both lights I'd say wiggle the key and see if that fixes it. One lamp
reseat/ wiggle the fuses in the interior fuse compartment (side of dash
hidden by driver side front door).

Beg/ borrow a lamp to test what's up.

Tom VandenOever
3 Neons, 3 venues

-----Original Message-----
From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Adam Ziniewicz
Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 8:29 PM
To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com; Dodge_Neon_Car_Club@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] headlight question

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Well leaving my Mom's house tonight, I got in the car and the headlights
didn't work. The dash and all the parking lights came on but not the
headlights. I tried the high beams and they came on so I drove home that
way. Made a few people mad but I was desperate.

What's the lightly cause of this? The fuses were fine.

Thanks

Adam
98 Neon


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Yahoo! Groups Links

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Well leaving my Mom's house tonight, I got in the car and the headlights
didn't work. The dash and all the parking lights came on but not the
headlights. I tried the high beams and they came on so I drove home that
way. Made a few people mad but I was desperate.

What's the lightly cause of this? The fuses were fine.

Thanks

Adam
98 Neon


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Don't feel like paying the insurance on a turbo car, thanks :) The AWD R/T
will do us just fine.

Chanda


>
>  Should have waited for the SRT-4 Caliber Chanda...
>
>
>
> --- In neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com, "Chanda J. Gruman" <chanda@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> I ordered a Caliber on Monday. But the Neon stays. It's the Mazda that's
>> going bye bye :)
>>
>> Chanda
>>
>>
>> > sorry folk's i lost my car to a dealer and bought a 07 caliber ,
>> > later .
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Yahoo! Groups Links
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>

--- dj4monie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>  I'm thinking about handing over ownership of this group to somebody.

*snip*

I'll take it, Tony.  I'm the main mod (I don't own it, I just do all the work)
on one of the
Yahoo SRT-4 groups, and I own another Falcon/Comet group.  Plus, I plan on
keeping my SOHC,
despite my wife's protests.  :P

~S~

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reason.

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I'm thinking about handing over ownership of this group to somebody.
I have most likely purchase my last Neon of any kind. Its time to move
on to higher quality iron. I am keeping the SRT-4 and I'm going to
refinance it. This will allow me to make changes a bit faster.

  My goal is 10.90's and remain a fun daily driver. I also want to
compete in the SCC Ulimate Sport Compact Challenge.

  I have not visited much because my focus on SOHC Neons had dropped
over the last couple of months.

  One reason is to build a competitive SOHC now for Compact drag
racing, you need to use the DOHC powerplant. The goal post get moved
every season.

  You need to run 9.50's to be competitive in Sport FWD

  The Street Stock record is now 11.23@124. That's on BFG Drags by the way.

  If your back east, you have maybe one more class, but even in NDRA
PowerStreet you need to run mid to low 10's on drag radials to be
competive with the AWD cars.

   So that's one reason why I got the SRT-4. One of several reasons why
I felt it was my best choice.

  Anyway, I see others moving on as well, but this site has valuable
members for newcomers and we get them all the time.

  In closing, I have put that out there and if your interested in
taking over the group, let me know.

Should have waited for the SRT-4 Caliber Chanda...



--- In neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com, "Chanda J. Gruman" <chanda@...>
wrote:
>
> I ordered a Caliber on Monday. But the Neon stays. It's the Mazda that's
> going bye bye :)
>
> Chanda
>
>
> > sorry folk's i lost my car to a dealer and bought a 07 caliber ,
> > later .
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

I ordered a Caliber on Monday. But the Neon stays. It's the Mazda that's
going bye bye :)

Chanda


> sorry folk's i lost my car to a dealer and bought a 07 caliber ,
> later .
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>

sorry folk's i lost my car to a dealer and bought a 07 caliber ,
later .

Re-viewed and corrected.

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  From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
  [] On Behalf Of Tom VandenOever
  Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:35 PM
  To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations -
  oil in tubes

  I doubt the tubes are leaking, but sure you got the right seal for your #
of cams and year if the problem returns. You can use RTV but it kinda makes
the seals a one time use item.

Replacing the tubes is a PITA. I had a deformed one on a new MOPAR IT head
once. I ended up crushing it and "folding" it in on itself to get it to come
loose. Install new ones with Green (bearing and sleeve) Locktite. Helps to
have a block of wood to hammer them in. Keep them perfectly straight in
relation to the hole when installing it. If you have access to a press, you
will have to match the angle to get it to work right.

  Good Mopar parts prices here:

  MOPARSUPERCENTER.COM
  RICK HENDRICK JEEP CHRYSLER
  N Charleston SC 29406
  1-800-456-5337
  jhunter@... <mailto:jhunter@...>

  Cheap usable parts:

  www.rockauto.com


  Tom VandenOever

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam Ziniewicz
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:44 AM
> > To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations - oil in
> > tubes
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> > Thanks everyone.
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> > I'll pick up some Champion plugs and decent wires.
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> > This started because the car started missing / almost backfiring at
> > idle and it turned out I had a lot of oil in the #4 plug tube.
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> > I took off the valve cover and replaced the seals around
> the tubes and
> > the valve cover. Painted the valve cover to match the car
> while I was
> > at it :-)
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> > It this doesn't work I'll have to buy replacement tubes at
> the dealer
> > I guess but so do I get down in there and clean the area where the
> > tubes press into the heads?
> >
> > Adam
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> > On Behalf Of Tom VandenOever
> > Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 10:33 PM
> > To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations
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> > > Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations
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> > > Can anyone recommend plugs/wires for a 98 sohc automatic
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> > > I was using bosch platinum with basic $30 part store
> > replacement wires
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> > > Its basically stock but does have a 55mm tb and dynomax muffler.
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I doubt the tubes are leaking, but would suspect the seals. Make sure you
get the ones for your # of cams and year.

Good Mopar parts prices here:

MOPARSUPERCENTER.COM
RICK HENDRICK JEEP CHRYSLER
N Charleston SC 29406
1-800-456-5337
jhunter@... <mailto:jhunter@...>

Cheap usable parts:

www.rockauto.com


Tom VandenOever

> -----Original Message-----
> From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam Ziniewicz
> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 7:44 AM
> To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations -
> oil in tubes
>
> Thanks everyone.
>
> I'll pick up some Champion plugs and decent wires.
>
> This started because the car started missing / almost
> backfiring at idle and it turned out I had a lot of oil in
> the #4 plug tube.
>
> I took off the valve cover and replaced the seals around the
> tubes and the valve cover. Painted the valve cover to match
> the car while I was at it :-)
>
> It this doesn't work I'll have to buy replacement tubes at
> the dealer I guess but so do I get down in there and clean
> the area where the tubes press into the heads?
>
> Adam
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> From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Tom VandenOever
> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 10:33 PM
> To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations
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> Champion 344.
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> Tom VandenOever
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> > Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations
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> > Can anyone recommend plugs/wires for a 98 sohc automatic
> from personal
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> > I was using bosch platinum with basic $30 part store
> replacement wires
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> > Its basically stock but does have a 55mm tb and dynomax muffler.
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Thanks everyone.

I'll pick up some Champion plugs and decent wires.

This started because the car started missing / almost backfiring at idle and
it turned out I had a lot of oil in the #4 plug tube.

I took off the valve cover and replaced the seals around the tubes and the
valve cover. Painted the valve cover to match the car while I was at it :-)

It this doesn't work I'll have to buy replacement tubes at the dealer I
guess but so do I get down in there and clean the area where the tubes press
into the heads?

Adam




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From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom VandenOever
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 10:33 PM
To: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations

Champion 344.

Tom VandenOever

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> Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations
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> Can anyone recommend plugs/wires for a 98 sohc automatic from
> personal experience?
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> I was using bosch platinum with basic $30 part store
> replacement wires for the last 2 years.
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> Its basically stock but does have a 55mm tb and dynomax muffler.
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Champion 344.

Tom VandenOever

> -----Original Message-----
> From: neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam Ziniewicz
> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:13 AM
> To: Dodge_Neon_Car_Club@yahoogroups.com; neonsohcpower@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Neon SOHC Power] plug / wire recommendations
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> Can anyone recommend plugs/wires for a 98 sohc automatic from
> personal experience?
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> I was using bosch platinum with basic $30 part store
> replacement wires for the last 2 years.
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> Its basically stock but does have a 55mm tb and dynomax muffler.
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Adam

   Stick with the stock Champions and quality wires no less that 7mm.

   I have a 95 SOHC MTX with the "hot" cam that was stock that year.  I've got a
K&N filter under the battery tray, ATX throttle body, and a DOHC dual-outlet
muffler.  I swapped in a Mopar Performance PCM and had to start burning 92+
octane fuel due to the timing advance of the new PCM.  Immediately, I started
running hot with either Bosch Platinums or NGK coppers.  I swapped in a 160
degree thermostat with little change - just took a little more time to get too
hot.  I hacked the front license plate holder for more air flow (seriously). 
Then I went back to stock Champions.
   Overheating problem back in control!  Heat is the enemy.  All the slick
marketing gimmicks just add problems.

   With the way I drive, I get 6 - 10K miles out of the Champions, but they're
cheap and it only takes 20 minutes to swap 'em.

Adam Ziniewicz <aziniewicz@...> wrote:
   Can anyone recommend plugs/wires for a 98 sohc automatic from personal
experience?

I was using bosch platinum with basic $30 part store replacement wires for
the last 2 years.

Its basically stock but does have a 55mm tb and dynomax muffler.

Thanks

Adam




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