why a 40 engine cant not start in a 02 car engine back fire

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Asked by islandboi61 Mar 07, 2008 at 10:06 PM about the 2002 Dodge Neon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

bought a 04 engine to replace a 02 but  the engine ould not start also it back fire but everything is in place

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Something is obviously not hooked up right, or there is a problem with the '04 engine. Need more info to diagnose this. I'd suggest taking it to a mechanic.

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is the ground hooked up to the engine and not grounding through the cv shafts as well as wheelbearings

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