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The timing marks on a '97 Dodge Stratus are located on the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. They must be aligned to set the initial timing.
The single overhead cam 2.0 sohc usually bends valves. The 2.0 dohc, dual overhead cam, is usually ok.
how to set the timing marks on a single cam dodge neon
In the timing cover behind the VP44 injection pump.
The 2007 Dodge Durango has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2009 Dodge Durango has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2004 Dodge Durango has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2006 Dodge Charger has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2009 Dodge Challenger has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2010 Dodge Challenger has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2006 Dodge Durango has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2008 Dodge Durango has single overhead cam (SOHC).