Do a compression test of cylinders. 100 psi average. Any thing lower than 75 psi should be considered bad.
Bent valvesBent valves
Normally no.
The valves could be bent.
Yes
Bad tire, bent rim, warped rotors.....
If the rim is bent, the rim needs replaced and is the problem.
The engine on a Neon is interference, bent valves are likely.
yes, it is a interference engine
Remove the spark plugs and check the compression in the cylinders, low to no compression will indicate a bent or stuck valve
If the timing chain is off, you will probably have bent valves.
There is a chance it has bent valves.
No, but it is recommended. If the belt breaks, valves can get bent.