it is recommended that you do replace the timing belt at the same time
just a thought, time for full maintenance
set of spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, and replace coolant all at the same time
ps-make sure you replace the plugs and wires one at a time so you don't mix them up
good luckHow to change water pump on 98 dodge neon?the water pump on a neon is driven by the timing belt
remove the timing belt front cover and timing belt to get at it. the rear cover does not need to come off
it's also a good idea to change the timing belt at the same timeHow to change water pump on 98 dodge neon?Yeah the water pump is connected to the timing belt, but i never did that so I can't help sorry!