CPR needed for my Neon

[naomiuc]

I have a 2000 Plymouth Neon LX (or as my mechanic argues with me a Born on May 1999). It has about 150,000 miles on it.
This year I have had the water pump replaced, timing belt fixed 2xs. Apparently they stopped making the manual tensioner and there is a 6 month waiting list from the manufacturer. Somehow my garage made one...I don't ask, they guaranteed it.
Once again its in the shop. This SUnday on the interstate, I lost my RPMs cruising along at 70 mph. I thought it was the timing belt. But no it wasn't. They said crank sensor...but no its not. Now they are saying the computer. But they can't get the part for a few days, since it also is not being made.
So what I want to know is....anyone else have similar problems or alternative solutions? And where can I get an aftermarket computer? I have a lot of friends that autocross so tuning/setting up wouldnt be hard.

[das2123]

Howell Automotive sells the AF/x PCM for the 2nd gen neons.

[naomiuc]

Ok so the mechanics have come around to my way of thinking that its the timing belt...........so my manual (not hydraulic) tensioner needs replaced.
I've been told there is a 6 month backorder from manufacturer and 1 new one for $450 in Washington. I can't find a used one for the life of me!!
Anyone??



And can anyone tell me if a timing belt conversion kit will work? They sell them but I've been told it won't work.

[das2123]

Maybe this will help you...
http://forums.neons.org/viewtopic.ph...ulic+tensioner