The 2.0-liter 16-valve Chrysler ECC or 420A engine was produced from 1994 to 2005 and was installed on many popular concern models such as Neon, Avenger, Sebring, PT Cruiser. There were several versions of this motor, which were very different from each other.
The Neon series also includes internal combustion engines: EBD, ECB, ECH, EDT, EDZ and EDV.
The engine was installed on:
- Chrysler Neon 1 (SX) in 1994 – 1999;
- Chrysler Neon 2 (PL) in 1999 – 2005;
- Chrysler Sebring 1 (JX) in 1995 – 2000;
- Chrysler Sebring 2 (JR) in 2000 – 2003;
- Chrysler PT Cruiser 1 (PT) in 2000 – 2005;
- Dodge Avenger 1 Coupe (FJ) in 1994 – 2000;
- Dodge Neon 1 (SX) in 1994 – 1999;
- Eagle Talon 2 in 1995 – 1998;
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 2G in 1994 – 1999;
- Plymouth Neon 1 in 1994 – 1999.
Specifications
| Production years | 1994-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 1996 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 140 – 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 175 – 185 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003) — city — highway — combined |
13.1 7.9 9.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~270 000 |
Disadvantages of the ECC engine
- The main problem of the internal combustion engine of this line is considered to be overheating with a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket;
- So watch out for antifreeze leaks, pipes and a thermostat often crack here;
- We should not forget about the timing belt resource of 100,000 km, when the valve breaks, it bends;
- When using 92nd gasoline, the fuel filter and injectors quickly clog;
- On long runs, an oil burner and oil leaks from oil seals are often found here.
