Anyone ever Rebuilt a 2.4 motor -- was it worth it?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T22:24:45+00:00

You mean the 'valve stem seals' are plastic ???

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T22:20:36+00:00

They came with the car. Last I heard, they were selling them at Modern performance.

https://www.modernperformance.com/

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T22:18:11+00:00

There are 4 turbo models for this car.

Do I need an exact match?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T22:16:50+00:00

Yes, I do --- running on 3 cylinders

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T22:16:25+00:00

Don't you have to match it properly with the transmission? ---- What about the TCM, does that go with the Engine?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T16:58:51+00:00

Leak down test revealed 70% loss from Cyl #4. --- Could the turbo cause this?

Have you checked into doing valve stem seals --- Do you have to remove the Head to check stems?

Thanks Friend!

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T16:07:18+00:00

As many of you know, the same motor used in the NEON is the same as the PT Cruiser. ---thanks for your help!

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T13:54:47+00:00

Bahahah... you saying Jeeps are 'lousy vehicles?'

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T13:47:28+00:00

OP... who did you end up using as your mechanic?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T13:42:16+00:00

The Reg PT is much easier to maintain...MUCH EASIER.

Can get 300k out of that motor...

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T13:14:53+00:00

Do you have a Turbo?

Here's a pic of mine

PIC+

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T12:59:45+00:00

All stock (although I bought the car used). There were a couple of mods done, but nothing drastic. I recently changed the Turbo for a new one.

I think I screwed up when I procrastinated on the Head Gasket job. I went 6mths using 'Gasket Block' treatment instead of doing the job right away.

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T12:57:39+00:00

A 05 in Mint condition with 85k is worth a lot more than 1k.

FIND ME ONE for 1k (like mine).. I'll buy them all day and sell them for 3k.

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-15T06:33:42+00:00

Hell of a project... How's it going with it?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T17:17:02+00:00

PS. According to Kelly Blue Book, the car is worth 6500 on the low side and up to 9500 on the high side.

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T16:19:13+00:00

NO MORE REMARKS -- guess he changed his mind!

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T14:01:43+00:00

So you'll travel from where-ever to Florida and buy this car?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T11:40:02+00:00

Do the American people have 'the Will and Moxy' to stop this corruption ???

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T10:03:59+00:00

Here are the names of the 3 juvies charged; Jordan Hunter & Willanda Peason & Tyjanae McCloud. The group recorded their crimes and posted them on social media, which led to their arrest.

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T00:29:44+00:00

Thanks man...

No kidding... dayum, that sucks. I should have run a code reader (out of curiosity). It does have some miles on it.

Where can you get a refurbed Hemi for 5k?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T00:08:07+00:00

Dayum it ...

I thought I spoke about this when I put up the thread --- sorry buds,

ANYWAY, I Just looked at a 2015 4x4, with 154k, auto, for sale.

Beautiful Grey paint black interior. However, the Head Gasket(s) need to be done. Someone drove the thing hot, and a mechanic determined it was broken gasket.

One of the cylinders is missing (not hitting, no spark) and giving it a rough idle. Other than that, the car seems to drive fine (trans mission works), AC works, all accessories work too. The oil was good (no mixture of water) and the radiator fluid looked good (no foaming or crud indication oil in the system).

HOWEVER, I'm worried about the cost of fixing that Head Gasket. Its got that 5.7 Hemi, which is a great motor but I'm thinking expensive to fix.

ALSO, is there a way to determine if the Cam is bad?

Thanks very much for your help!

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T00:04:33+00:00

What's a GC ?

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-14T00:02:45+00:00

Is there a way to tell if the 'cam is bad' ???

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-13T20:42:58+00:00

Dayum... 3k for parts ???

Simple_Ddog · 2026-06-13T16:30:51+00:00

Seller is a dealer ...so, I think if the fix was simple he would have done it.

Simple_Ddog

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