Oh, ya, almost forgot, If the 120k is miles, I would consider doing the
timing belt really soon.
From what I have been told, most manuals say to do the belt at around
150,000km (about 95,000 miles).
This could be the source of the misfiring, which is not good.
"Michael" <mlawrenc(NO > wrote in message
...
> If I am not mistaken, the head gasket issue was resolved sometime around
97
> or 98, so I doubt that would be any problem to you. Miss firing would more
> then likely be spark plug wires and or plugs. From everything I have read,
> (and noticed with my two neons) is that Champion or NGK plugs work best,
and
> for about $5CND worth changing twise a year depending the miles you put on
> the car. They are also very easy to change.
> If new plugs does not solve the issue, look at spark plug wires. I know
the
> OEM ones are a bit pricy and there are aftermarket ones that are
> cheaper/better.
> You may also want to consider looking at the battery terminals if it is
> starting to take more turning the engine over to start it. I have noticed
> that with the battery clamps in my 2001, that when it is below 0'C out, my
> Capasitor low voltage alarm sounds when starting, indicating that power is
> being drawn from the Cap.
>
>
> --
> Thank you,
>
> Michael Lawrence CNET/CNO
>
> http://thehad.net
>
> > wrote in message
> om...
> > Is there anything that needs to be done at about 120K miles on a '98
Neon
> > Expresso.
> > With the cold weather it's done the severeve misfirring / car shaking at
> > startup. I remember discussion of this and a recall / computer flash.
Does
> > anyone know if this is still valid? Also any suggestions as to picking
> > plugs & wires?
> >
> > I've made it this far with the original headgasket, here's to another
> 120K,
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>