Engine Chrysler ECC

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.

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