Looks like an easy fix, new valves, check the guides out, re lap valves and boom. Depending on how bad the rust is on the cams u might be able to save them aswell, guessing there not stock so it might be worth it. Some wd-40 and like 1000-2000 grit will do nicely on lite rust.
Always been a fan of the SRT-4 since it hit the market and every couple years I get the itch to buy another Neon which naturally led me to your channel. Good luck on your rebuild and you have gained another subscriber
Wow just started watching your videos and they are awesome!! Looking forward to following the rest of your srt4 rebuild! Would love to do that to mine lol but keep up the great work! Subbed!
Ah yea, that engine and head are fine! Re-hone the walls and rebuild the head. Being an interference style engine, it is not surprising the valves are bent, if the timing belt popped. I am interested in the main bearings and rods, how do those look? Are you planning on sending it out to have both block and head resurfaced, new valves and seats, or going to do it in house? Love the videos man, have a good week! And STAY HYDRATED! The heat is here to stay :)
There's arguments about whether this is actually an interference engine... I keep seeing that it's not, but the valves might crash into each other if the cam freewheels... Of course being a stroker, there might be less clearance than stock.
My transmission is sitting alongside the car right now, thought we had a bad throw out bearing or clutch, ended up being the 4th gear, needle bearing went kaput! Rebuilding now, not quite the horsepower yours will have, running 350 hp, but still very very fun and until this little tranny issue, was very very reliable.
I love these videos! No one on RUclips really goes in depth on these cars like you do. Are you thinking of replacing the crank pulley with an ATI super damper? I just got mine and if so id love to see how its done.
The RS is for sale not sure what else I can film on it goal was achieved I rebuilt it and now put it away in the garage so I'm not tempted to put on any more miles
Gonna be following these videos. I just spun a bearing in my skittle.. The crank is scored pretty bad.. So Im about to yank my motor out and do a full rebuild. Not sure what I'm going for. Thinking 500whp tops
Bro, don’t even waste your time addressing the haters and naysayers lol it’s impossible to please every viewer. Everyone has their own opinion. You just do you. -Your first sub ;)
Just in case you might know this. But if the rust build up is too much and you have to have the crank turned. That crank for the 2.6L is a turned down stock crank and is ion nitride treated. You might want to contact DCR and find out if it will need to be re-treated if it is turned. It will fail if it losses its coating/hardness. Just something to think about.
Frigglebiscuit it is a friction reducing treatment. So if that is ground off, then rhe crank will fail. Just a quick call to DCR to save a $7500 motor would be worth it IMO!
I wouldn't say that's toast at all I would soak everything that shows rust with ATF let it sit carefully cleaned everything like you said to a light hone. I think it would be good to go. There's a good chance you might be able to bring those cams back depends on the scoring that you find underneath the rust.
I’d think the valves hit the pistons. It would have had to get a lot of water in it to bend valves and typically break connecting rods. I’d think the timing belt broke, probably bad tensioner, and valves hit each other. Those are non interference engines, but valves and make contact with other valves.
Fellow SRT4 owner here, 2004 with 31k miles 2nd owner...I subscribed, very interested in what the future holds for this car...I'm actually curious how the hell water got into the engine, that wouldnt have anything to do with a timing belt snap. I mean I understand water in the Focus because it was flooded, but this car isn't a flood damaged car is it?
This is one of the best US car progs. Interesting content plus good music, and everybody dos,nt look like ZZ Top. Need a few more programs like this in the UK. Keep up the good work.
I'm going to guess this isn't a zero clearance engine and wouldn't be surprised if you bent the valves when hand cranking it in Part 1 and getting that nice sludge pop with the cam belt missing.
Rebuilder Guy indeed keep it. I highly regret selling my srt4 (profile pic). But after a year, I'm going to get it back this weekend and pray it's still in great shape as I left it
Why would anyone even say that block is toast? Lol block looks fine to me nothing a swift hone can’t fix!! . As for the one cylinder that has the marks, to me that looks like when engine was built might has been a over bore to get out some deep scratches and what not
that's what i was thinking , there is no sign's if cracks then its fine , rust comes off in a multitude of ways , i've seen people take chevy blocks that sat outside for 20 years and use them
Narrow head gasket area.thin block won't bore out much, can't go over.1,.2..lots of sludge.will probably be a better motor when you're done, too bad it's in a POS dart.dont die rodding it around,u seem like a decent guy
Most of the guys doing "rebuilds" on youtube are replacing plastic clips and painting fenders. This is an actual rebuild. I am enjoying this.
Looks like an easy fix, new valves, check the guides out, re lap valves and boom. Depending on how bad the rust is on the cams u might be able to save them aswell, guessing there not stock so it might be worth it. Some wd-40 and like 1000-2000 grit will do nicely on lite rust.
Good luck with the rebuild, looking forward to seeing the results 👍👍👍
Always been a fan of the SRT-4 since it hit the market and every couple years I get the itch to buy another Neon which naturally led me to your channel. Good luck on your rebuild and you have gained another subscriber
Welcome to the channel!
This is going to be one awsesome car dude ✌🏻
Man I just love watching your videos. Botswana Africa is where am watching from.
Wow just started watching your videos and they are awesome!! Looking forward to following the rest of your srt4 rebuild! Would love to do that to mine lol but keep up the great work! Subbed!
THANK YOU FOR THE SUB!!
Great work and thanks for sharing this process. I hope it inspires others to fix their junk
Finally found a car channel from what looks to be San Antonio. Glad to see you repping SA raceway . Good luck on the built , I will be keeping up.
Ah yea, that engine and head are fine! Re-hone the walls and rebuild the head. Being an interference style engine, it is not surprising the valves are bent, if the timing belt popped. I am interested in the main bearings and rods, how do those look? Are you planning on sending it out to have both block and head resurfaced, new valves and seats, or going to do it in house? Love the videos man, have a good week! And STAY HYDRATED! The heat is here to stay :)
There's arguments about whether this is actually an interference engine... I keep seeing that it's not, but the valves might crash into each other if the cam freewheels... Of course being a stroker, there might be less clearance than stock.
Stock 2.4 turbo is non interference.
I have a 2.4l but it doesn't have a turbo, the timing belt ate it's self and works just fine.
TheTexasCoder 2.4 are actually non interference but the 2.0 is a interference engine
My transmission is sitting alongside the car right now, thought we had a bad throw out bearing or clutch, ended up being the 4th gear, needle bearing went kaput! Rebuilding now, not quite the horsepower yours will have, running 350 hp, but still very very fun and until this little tranny issue, was very very reliable.
"For those who told me the block is toast... it's my rebuild, so. " love it show em whose boss, when that motor is done it will be a memorable time
Great videos, love watching the progress
oh dude heck yes, how did I miss this video! thanks for sharing, another great upload
I love these videos! No one on RUclips really goes in depth on these cars like you do. Are you thinking of replacing the crank pulley with an ATI super damper? I just got mine and if so id love to see how its done.
Its possible but the main focus is getting it running.
Love the vids man! Any ford focus rs videos planned soon?
The RS is for sale not sure what else I can film on it goal was achieved I rebuilt it and now put it away in the garage so I'm not tempted to put on any more miles
great videos with your SRT4 keep up tha good work man!
Bro plzzzzz post at least 2 times a week! I need to see more!
I tried a few months back it was really hard with running the shop, filming and editing.
that block and bore is fine. just hone and be on your way.
A 2.6 stroker build with only 650cc injectors!!?
crazy right but in 05 I believe that was the largest injector on the market.
I thought the agp kit came with 750cc? Idk been forever lol
love the srt4
I absolutely love the intro music 👍👍👍
Great content. Keep up the great work.
Gonna be following these videos. I just spun a bearing in my skittle.. The crank is scored pretty bad.. So Im about to yank my motor out and do a full rebuild. Not sure what I'm going for. Thinking 500whp tops
Keep em coming bud! love my built CSRT4 :D
'for all of you saying that block is toast - it's my rebuild so' - hahaha well said.
She actually cleaned upp purty niice tho!
Bro, don’t even waste your time addressing the haters and naysayers lol it’s impossible to please every viewer. Everyone has their own opinion. You just do you.
-Your first sub ;)
Just in case you might know this. But if the rust build up is too much and you have to have the crank turned. That crank for the 2.6L is a turned down stock crank and is ion nitride treated. You might want to contact DCR and find out if it will need to be re-treated if it is turned. It will fail if it losses its coating/hardness. Just something to think about.
the ion nitride is just on the surface/ i bet the entire crank is still hardened.
Frigglebiscuit it is a friction reducing treatment. So if that is ground off, then rhe crank will fail. Just a quick call to DCR to save a $7500 motor would be worth it IMO!
john coleman I highly doubt that. if that's all that is saving the crank from being scored, then I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole.
I wouldn't say that's toast at all I would soak everything that shows rust with ATF let it sit carefully cleaned everything like you said to a light hone. I think it would be good to go. There's a good chance you might be able to bring those cams back depends on the scoring that you find underneath the rust.
I’d think the valves hit the pistons. It would have had to get a lot of water in it to bend valves and typically break connecting rods. I’d think the timing belt broke, probably bad tensioner, and valves hit each other. Those are non interference engines, but valves and make contact with other valves.
Fellow SRT4 owner here, 2004 with 31k miles 2nd owner...I subscribed, very interested in what the future holds for this car...I'm actually curious how the hell water got into the engine, that wouldnt have anything to do with a timing belt snap. I mean I understand water in the Focus because it was flooded, but this car isn't a flood damaged car is it?
valve cover was removed hood is vented car was standing outside for at least 2 years
Rebuilder Guy ah ok maybe you said it in one of the videos and I missed it, makes a lot of sense...
got lucky keep up the good work
This is one of the best US car progs. Interesting content plus good music, and everybody dos,nt look like ZZ Top. Need a few more programs like this in the UK. Keep up the good work.
I would at a minimum pull the rods, replace rings and bearings and do a hone!! You should be golden with that
The DCR head studs are ARP head studs. ARP makes them for Darrel.
Fuck all the haters bro. Can't wait to see her like new again. Keep up the good work😉
I'm going to guess this isn't a zero clearance engine and wouldn't be surprised if you bent the valves when hand cranking it in Part 1 and getting that nice sludge pop with the cam belt missing.
Nice teardown video. Should rebuild just fine.
Luv the video I think they are great. What are you planning on doing with the old injectors. Be blessed
Going to sell the Rc’s
Rebuilder Guy how much
Rebuilder Guy I think they will work good in my 2.4 all motor i have mounted in my 95 2door neon. Be blessed
Send me a email rebuilderguy1@gmail.com
Rebuilder Guy ok
What did you use to clean the head and piston? I’m in the process of gathering all the things I need to do a complete engine rebuilt on my NSRT.
Brake cleaner and degreaser n
seems pretty easily rebuildable. cant wait to see it when she runs. wanna sell that intake mani? lmao
lol would probably make more money parting the thing out but she's gonna be a keeper
Rebuilder Guy indeed keep it. I highly regret selling my srt4 (profile pic). But after a year, I'm going to get it back this weekend and pray it's still in great shape as I left it
what is the stray that you are using to clean?
brake cleaner some degreaser and elbow grease
is it the degreaser that is turning purple?
yes
The reason why it's rusting From the Inside Out you couldn't have water in it now how did the water get in it please explain
Hell ya your money your rebuild this early in is it a flip car or keeper me my self I would keep her
Noice man
Nice rebuild going on! I hate to be that one guy, but what's the intro music?
Sweaters Ivan B
Thanks!
Why would anyone even say that block is toast? Lol block looks fine to me nothing a swift hone can’t fix!! . As for the one cylinder that has the marks, to me that looks like when engine was built might has been a over bore to get out some deep scratches and what not
that's what i was thinking , there is no sign's if cracks then its fine , rust comes off in a multitude of ways , i've seen people take chevy blocks that sat outside for 20 years and use them
Hone it,put new rings polish the cams,and you don't have to but new bearings main,rods there cheap!
Tenth view third like.
Hahaha “it’s my rebuild so forget y’all”
650cc lol... that nice stroker and bug turbo and little injectors...
Hone that block and send it!
Narrow head gasket area.thin block won't bore out much, can't go over.1,.2..lots of sludge.will probably be a better motor when you're done, too bad it's in a POS dart.dont die rodding it around,u seem like a decent guy
Those are not own pistons srts came with dome style pistons those look like JE pistons. More then likely matched with eagle rods
Justin Pons I agree mine were domes when I took my block apart too
Musta missed the DCR 2.6 stroker part
That’s a stroker motor
I've always wondered about the dodge 4 cylinder engines reliability ,power etc.
Is the blocks Stock or has it been bored
Get some rings/bearings off modernperformace.com I think it will be worth while for you in the future :)
Those pistons are not stock btw
Those motors are interference engines so if the timing belt brakes the valves bend
What the block bore over at all?
Have not checked yet but will soon.
Man whatta shame, that was pretty badass spec'd str4 for someone to just let it go to shytt like that n full of water smfh
Id injectors or bust!!
Wow these people should not be working on cars
The srt4 is and will be the most Unreliable vehicle i have ever owned. Absolute junk