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Replying to: bsegura (Jun 28, 2006 4:37 pm) Perhaps the timing belt was installed incorrectly? It's a rather odd coincidence that the piston began tapping immediately following replacement of the timing belt.
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Replying to: jacknzone (Dec 02, 2006 10:34 pm) Judge by yourself (those pictures posted earlier). However, I think the car is VERY attractive, and had the same issue the other day with a Jag... could have sworn it was my car, until I got close enough (it was dark) to see that it was Blue, not Red. Then got closer, and realized it was a Jag.
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Replying to: sonatalover (Dec 03, 2006 9:24 pm) Good catch. If one or more index marks weren't precisely aligned* at the time of the new timing belt installation for whatever reason, pistons can "kiss" valves that aren't sufficiently retracted as they're in the process of closing - definitely NOT a good thing. At the very least the owner needs to confront the shop about this and demand that the head(s) be pulled to verify the condition of the valves (and replace as may be necessary) and then finish up by properly retiming the valve action. This would be the shop's monetary obligation, not the car owner's. *possibilities include: - bad or improperly bled autotensioner - misaligned timing mark(s) - inadvertently rotating the crankshaft backward (or intentionally doing so to achieve alignment with its index on the cylinder block) |
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Replying to: billward (Dec 04, 2006 5:54 am)
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I've got a pretty standard 2002. Someone gave us an XM radio receiver and an iPod (they upgraded, we gladly take their hand-me-downs). Question I have is how to I connect these to the standard radio? FM transmitter is NOT an option where I live, too many radio stations interfere. Shouldn't there be an easy AUX cable I can plug into the radio, with a Y cable to run one of these at a time? Suggestions are welcome. Thanks K |
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Replying to: jacknzone (Dec 04, 2006 5:00 pm) I saw a Sonata just yesterday (right after I read this post) that has that kind of spoiler (it was a slightly older Sonata, though... before the "Jag" Sonatas, but still that same body style; 2000-2002??) They had that exact kind of situation with the spoiler, and had a non-retreating antennae in that spot. In my 2003, if the radio is not on, and not on RADIO, the antennae goes down. Turn off the car, antennae retracts. Is that the same in the even older Sonatas? Spoiler looked ok, but not enough that I would go out and get one. |
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We test drove an 05 Sonata today for the first time. We were actually shopping for a Mazda Protege or Mazda3 for my son to take to college. Value-wise, the Sonata blew the mazdas out of the water. It was so impressive that we nearly bought it immediately, but I wanted to do a little reseach first. Since it was the last year before the model change, are there any good reasons to opt for an 06 over an 05 ? Visually, I like the 05 better, just not sure of any other changes.
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Replying to: carolinacar (Feb 10, 2007 6:27 pm) |
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What are some things to watch for when buying a low mleage used Sonata ? Leaning toward an 05 at this point. Frankly, the used ones seem to good to be true, for the money. Lots and lots available with under 30,000 miles. What's the catch ?
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Replying to: carolinacar (Feb 11, 2007 7:28 am) The '07s are more expensive (MSRP) than the '05s. In '05 the trim lines were GL, GLS, GLS-SV and LX. The '07 trim lines are GLS, SE and Limited. The present GLS should be compared to the '05 GL. Although the '07 includes ABS, stability control, traction control, electronic brake distribution and side curtain air bags. The '05 GLS offered ABS as an option. It has side front seat air bags, but not side curtain air bags, which protect the head in a T-Bone accident. Why the number of '05s on the lot? Could be people traded them for the '06 or '07 to get the newer body style, larger, more powerful engine and added safety features. Or, they may have been rental cars. The newer body style has larger interior and trunk space. In fact, the new Elantra, while available only as a 4 cyl engine, is about the same interior and trunk space as the '05 Sonata. You should be able to get a new Elantra Limited with auto/trans for under $17,000. Check them also at www.hyundaiusa.com My '05 Sonata has been a fantastic car. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. |
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