To determine if your 2000 Dodge Neon has a manual or hydraulic timing belt tensioner, you can inspect the tensioner itself. If it has an adjustment bolt or screw that allows you to manually adjust the tension, it's a manual tensioner. Conversely, if it appears to be a sealed unit without any visible adjustment mechanism, it's likely a hydraulic tensioner, which automatically adjusts tension based on oil pressure. You can also consult the owner's manual or a repair guide for specific details about your model's engine.
The only way to know which style tensioner you have is to remove the crank pulley and timing cover and look.
AnswerThe timing is controled by the sensors and the computer, it can't be adjusted.You can if the timing belt is stretched! Replace your timing belt and the hydraulic tensioner and it should repair the bad timing.
if you are wanting change intervals than its every 60,000 miles and you should check and replace the hydraulic tensioner and pulley
If it is a manual transmission, yes.
Tensioner PULLY is behind the timing BELT cover
with a pair of pliers
The service information says to use Miller special tool 8186. I always replace the hydraulic tensioner when I am working on a 2.7L.
There is only 2 tensioner pulley on a Dodge Shadow 2.5L and that's right above the belt that drives the water pump and alternator... that tensioner pulley opperates the AC Compresser and the other one goes for the timing belt.
use small pin to depress ball valve in bottom of tensioner. using fingers compress tensioner. this is to keep the tenioner from exerting too much pressure on the timing chain.
Manual, yesAuto, no. The 1995 is hydraulic controlled, the 1999 is electronic controlled.Manual, yesAuto, no. The 1995 is hydraulic controlled, the 1999 is electronic controlled.
The 3.3L has a timing chain. The serpentine belt (accessory belt) is removed by rotating the tensioner down.
To change the timing belt on a 1991 Dodge Spirit, first disconnect the battery and remove the engine covers to access the timing belt. Align the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft, then remove the old belt by loosening the tensioner and taking off the belt. Install the new timing belt, ensuring it’s properly aligned with the timing marks, and reassemble by tightening the tensioner. Finally, reattach the engine covers and reconnect the battery before starting the engine to check for proper operation.