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#3256 of 3419 Re: 2002 Elantra overheated: repair or replace engine? [schukanuoslady] by backy

Nov 19, 2009 (9:37 am)

Replying to: schukanuoslady (Nov 19, 2009 8:01 am)
Don't worry. From what I've seen (e.g. in recent movies), the world will end in 2012, so any problems with our Elantras will seem pretty minor in comparison.
 
Sorry, but let's maintain perspective here, OK? Cars do fail sometimes. What you have to look at is, how often does a particular model fail? The Elantra would not have racked up high marks in, for example, CR's reliability survey if it has major problems affecting a large percentage of vehicles. I've seen some pretty nasty reports on problems with the Civic. Does that mean it's an unreliable car, in general? No. But say if 1/2 of 1% of Elantras had a significant problem, that would still affect approximately 5,000 of the 2001+ Elantras sold in the US (assuming an average annual sales of 100k). That's a lot of posts on forums like this.
 
Now, if the radiator+++ problem had happened to my Elantra and it had 51k miles on it and was well maintained (preferably by the dealer, so they could see I was a loyal customer) and still under the powertrain warranty, I would work for the repair to be covered--or at least a significant part of it. Technically it would not be covered under the powertrain warranty, but there is an implied warranty here that such a thing should not happen to a well-maintained car with so few miles on it. That is the point I would take up the chain with Hyundai.

#3257 of 3419 Overheating by ekacan

Nov 19, 2009 (11:09 am)

The reservoir in My 2000 Elantra recently dumped a lot of coolant when I pulled into my driveway. I replenished the coolant (50/50), and took it Meineke for oil change and check-up. The shop didn't find a problem, saying the pressure was fine, and there was no leak, but by the time I got home (5 miles), all the coolant was gone, and the engine was getting hot. Then I took it to a Napa Auto Care center, and within few minutes, they said the termostat was stuck, and needed to be replaced, ($165 charge). My first question is how can they be sure of the cause? Because I don't think they could have removed the cover to check that fast. My second question is should I attemt to do it myself, as I understand the thermostat is not that expensive?

#3258 of 3419 Re: 2002 Elantra overheated: repair or replace engine? [57manassas] by brumfelt

Nov 19, 2009 (11:29 am)

Replying to: 57manassas (Nov 18, 2009 10:52 pm)
57, sounds like you ran hot for what ever reason and blew a head gasket. If your car engine is in time and still will not starting up you probably do not have enough compression to run the engine. Based on the information you have posted and if it were my vehicle, I would pull the engine head, have it checked and resurfaced and replace the head gasket. You could do this yourself for a very small fraction of what a professional mechanic would charge you. You must determine if your car is worth the repair cost. Sounds to me like it probably is worth repairing.
 
bwr

#3259 of 3419 Re: 2002 Elantra overheated: repair or replace engine? [57manassas] by jlflemmons

Nov 19, 2009 (11:56 am)

Replying to: 57manassas (Nov 18, 2009 10:52 pm)
I would stay in contact with the Hyundai guy. There were several incidents regarding thermostat failure on Elantra's of this generation, and many were warranteed by Hyundai. Especially since your engine is still under 60K miles, you may have a strong argument.
 
And the failure is just as you and others here have described. Cruising along without a care in the world, and the thermostat breaks and blocks all coolant flow. When this happens on a fully warm engine at highway speeds, you have seconds to react before things get ugly. Sad fact of aluminum heads, they don't like heat, and they heat up fast.
 
Good luck.

#3260 of 3419 Re: 2002 Elantra overheated: repair or replace engine? [jlflemmons] by 57manassas

Nov 23, 2009 (9:34 am)

Replying to: jlflemmons (Nov 19, 2009 11:56 am)
Thanks all for comments on 2002 Elantra overheated engine at 51,000 miles, repair or replace engine? Two local, independent shops recommend installing a low miles used engine, not repairing engine. One said: "He got only 30 p.s.i. after
adding oil to cylinder? I know that shop. That means bottom-of-the-engine damage, more than a blown head gasket... you're better off with a used engine." Hyundai Wash. D.C. area district manager hasn't yet called back the service manager where 36K service was done for second owner about any "goodwill" costs coverage for this out-of-warranties car. I'll work up the line with HOA for covering some costs, have a used engine with warranty put in by our usual shop. A nearby dealer wants $400 to tear down and diagnose and also favors used engine v. repair. Most important part here is my daughter and son weren't injured. Secondly, Elantras are usually reliablep; this car's condition makes it worth repairing v. salvaging. A good Thanksgiving to all. Stay tuned. '57.

#3261 of 3419 exhaust manifold rusty on 09 elantra, normal? by michaelscai

Dec 17, 2009 (9:45 pm)

I just bought a 09 elantra with about 10-11 months old, the exhaust manifold(the part that attaches to the engine) looks very rusty and almost redish, is that normal? wondering if the previous owner replaced it with crapy parts..
 
also, is there a way to tell if the engine is the factory engine, not a replacement?

#3262 of 3419 Re: exhaust manifold rusty on 09 elantra, normal? [michaelscai] by espo35

Dec 18, 2009 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: michaelscai (Dec 17, 2009 9:45 pm)
It's normal. Cast iron rusts. In another 20,000 years it might become an issue.

#3263 of 3419 Help on a warning light by kkurth

Dec 28, 2009 (4:54 pm)

I don't have my manual. A warning light and a sound indicator just came up on my dashboard. It's white, it's a vertical line with squiggly dashes coming off the the right and wavy lines underneath the whole thing. Can anyone identify this for me?

#3264 of 3419 Re: Help on a warning light [kkurth] by 09elantraowner

Jan 03, 2010 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: kkurth (Dec 28, 2009 4:54 pm)
What year is your Elantra? The description sounds a *little* like either a temperature warning, or a Tire Pressure Monitor warning - BUT - they (I don't believe) existed together on the same model - The temp warning doesn't appear on newer models, and the TPM warning only exists on newer models...

#3265 of 3419 Re: Help on a warning light [kkurth] by jlflemmons

Jan 03, 2010 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: kkurth (Dec 28, 2009 4:54 pm)
I looked up the warning indicators for a '01-'06 Elantra and cannot find one to match your description. Where is the indicator in the instrument panel in relationship to the speedometer?

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