{"product_id":"mpx-crankshaft-timing-gear-03-05-neon-srt-4-01-10-pt-cruiser","title":"MPx Crankshaft\/Timing Gear\/Sprocket 03-05 Neon SRT-4 01-10 PT Cruiser","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack around 2022, Mopar discontinued the OEM crankshaft timing gear for the Neon SRT-4 and PT Cruiser. This gear is a critical engine component, as it drives the timing belt and must be removed whenever replacing the oil pump or front main seal, as well as during a full engine rebuild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, the original timing gear can sometimes be damaged during removal, and with new OEM replacements no longer available, owners needed a reliable replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one took us quite a bit of time to release because we wanted to get it right. We tested multiple revisions of the gear and spent considerable time working with our machinist to determine the proper material, dimensions, and manufacturing process. Once we were happy with the design, we produced samples and put them through long-term testing on our own Neon SRT-4s as well as several local friends' cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur replacement gear starts with chromium-molybdenum alloy steel that is precision CNC machined and then heat treated for additional strength and durability. The finished MPx gear is actually stronger than the original cast-iron OEM timing gear!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also designed it to function just like the factory part. It works with all timing belts, and your OEM-style timing gear puller can be used to remove it just as you would the original gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2003–2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001–2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L — turbo and non-turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995-2000 Chrysler\/Dodge Stratus\/Cirrus\/Breeze\/Caravan 2.4L engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44306000543822,"sku":"220260","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2902\/0238\/files\/mpxtimingcranksprocket6_85b908d5-ed5b-47c7-9a6d-b626e059483c.jpg?v=1789061693","url":"https:\/\/www.modernperformance.com\/products\/mpx-crankshaft-timing-gear-03-05-neon-srt-4-01-10-pt-cruiser","provider":"Modern Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}