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#63 of 84 I can't believe that by iluvmysephia1 Jan 10, 2009 (7:04 pm)
Hyundai never built stronger newer flywheel/clutch combo's for y'all and put them in free of charge as a giant Tibby recall. I was once interested in buying one of these cars, and I would've bought a Tib with a 5-speed manual, too.   I think this '03 and on Hyundai Tiburon(with a few mild body changes here and there) holds up pretty well body-design-wise against the new Genesis Coupe, too. Though I have yet to see a Genesis Coupe in person to compare against the Tiburon.   But this clutch premature wear-out problem is ridiculous. Shoulda been cleared up by now, I've heard of these clutch failures here on Edmunds from what seems like 2004 on to now!
#64 of 84 Re: Anybody having clutch problems with 2007 Tiburons? [kowdy] by joeogg Jan 12, 2009 (7:17 am)
Replying to: kowdy (Jan 10, 2009 4:24 pm) The problem with clutches seem to have appeared form 2003 on, the only year with calls action lawsuit is 2003, I don't know but suspect they are all dual mas clutches, I replace yhr orgianl clutch(went out at 22,000 with a clutch master aluminun wheel , that one went out, clutch master replaced with steel one, did not go to dual mas clutch,   I think the only way to ge hyundai to own up is to go to better business bureau. I am 67 years old been driving stick shifts forever and have never had aclutch go out till now, I know they have a problem with design
#65 of 84 Re: STAY AWAY from this car! [Kumdo0770] by kim64 Jan 21, 2009 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: Kumdo0770 (Dec 27, 2008 11:24 am) I have read alot of bad stories about this car on here, I have a 2003 4cyl , I bought it new, my clutch just started to slip, did I get lucky ?? it's got 190,000km on it, the biggest problem I"ve had with my car is the electrical.. they have relpaced the motor for the power door locks 3 times, and yet again.. not working, neither are the power windows. But as for the clutch, 190 K.. can't complain, considering I also have 2 boys who learned how to drive stick on it..OUCH. So now I am shopping for a clutch (and no I am not taking it to the dealer to be repaired) I know a good mechanic, just looking for some advice on what clutch to put in.
#66 of 84 Re: Anybody having clutch problems with 2007 Tiburons? [swing2112] by callreed Jan 23, 2009 (9:55 pm)
Replying to: swing2112 (Oct 01, 2007 3:52 pm) I have a 2007 Tiburon with 24500 miles . that smoke out backing out my garage. Charge me 520.00 to tell me it was my clutch. they applied it to my repair for a total of app 1700.00 . You want to buy it?
#67 of 84 Fixing your premature clutch failures..2003- and on Tiburon 4 and 6 Cyl. by jemtec Feb 18, 2009 (1:38 am)
The 2003 in particular had several electrical faults, and of course the clutch failures on both the 4 and 6 cylinder engines. I HAVE a solution..THE solution. I personally own a 2004 Tiburon 2.0L, with a 5 speed so I speak with experience. I also have spoke to other fellow Tibby owners with the same issue and figured adding my info in this forum might be useful. When I bought my Tib in Feburary 2006, it had 16K miles on the clock. I also noticed when I drove it, the clutch didnt feel right.. Like nothing Ive ever driven, and Ive owned many manual transmission based cars. The clutch action made a novice drive like a pro, and an expert drive like a novice. I was thinking something was off immediately. Hyundai made the clutch smooth, but at a cost. Slipping on every shift! Now on to the solution. There is a little part located in your clutch slave cylinder called a "delay valve". The part has a small hole in it, and a spring. The clutch slave cylinder in and of itself is pretty simple. Dont confuse it with the clutch MASTER cylinder located on the cars firewall. Just remove the slave cylinder, unbolt the side with the hose on it, and you should see it, (the valve) and a small spring. Once these are out, and you have properly installed and done an air bleed of the slave prepare to be amazed! The car will now shift properly, with positive shifts, NO slipping,better fuel economy, more power, and perfect clutch feel! TRUST ME.. This works perfectly and is totally safe. My car has over 40K on it now and not a single lick of trouble. I cant remember the name of the site I found this info, but it was very new at the time, and im sure I would have found this solution myself given alittle time. I give kudos to the guy that found out the solution before I did. If I had the link, there is a full, photographs and all, website that has step by step of how to do this. But, you can also do it simply by buying a service manual. This is the absolute best "Mod" you can do for your Tibby. I wish Hyundai would just admit to the issue, as the solution is so painfully easy to solve its kind of silly. Say goodbye to clutch wear, and hello to a car with added performance you havent met yet. Word of caution.. If you have replaced your clutch, or have a badly worn clutch, this mod will save your existing clutch, but if its already so bad that most of the clutch friction material, or the flywheel has been overheated bad enough to cause judder, you will still need to replace the clutch and possibly the flywheel. If you catch it soon enough with the mod, you could get tens of thousands of addtional miles before having to do your clutch! Each situation will vary.. but for the love of god.. REMOVE THE VALVE!    Replies to this message: joeyku (Apr 17, 2009 8:38 pm) schultzi3 (Apr 20, 2009 1:39 pm) kevin1962 (Oct 25, 2009 6:09 pm)
#68 of 84 unsatisfied customer by 4bakrs Apr 01, 2009 (7:36 am)
I have a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (53,000 miles) that was just taken into dealership with Clutch and Flywheel problems. Both are not covered under warranty. I have also had to replace the steering wheel rack at 42,000 miles. Very costly repairs. Has anyone else had clutch problems with their 2005 Tiburons? Replies to this message: joeogg (Apr 02, 2009 3:31 am)
#69 of 84 Re: unsatisfied customer [4bakrs] by joeogg Apr 02, 2009 (3:31 am)
Replying to: 4bakrs (Apr 01, 2009 7:36 am) I have a 2006 tiburon, 6 cyclinder that had 23,000 miles on it and Hyundai said it would cost $2400 to repair, they never gave me anything in writing, I took my car to local mechanic and they repaired once using aluminum CLutch master fly wheel, which didn't last, had to be replaced by steel one which now has 5000 mile on it. I took my case to auto better business hot line and got re-imbursed for most of the cost, Also in warranty book it says it does cover clutch lining which is a cheap part. It doesn't say anything about rest of clutch which is flywheel etc. good luck
#70 of 84 Re: Fixing your premature clutch failures..2003- and on Tiburon 4 and 6 Cyl. [jemtec] by joeyku Apr 17, 2009 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: jemtec (Feb 18, 2009 1:38 am) Hey buddy,   Can you email me personally about this? I have an '07 GS with no problem... Yet, but I notice when I "Rev" it out to redline and try to quick shift into second that I hear a grind. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet and I don't beat my car at all. I have almost 38,000 mile on it and want to know if I can do that to my car. email is joeymetsfan7232yahoo.com. Thanks.
#71 of 84 Hate to say it... by mikemartin Apr 19, 2009 (9:28 am)
...but Hyundai definitely cuts corners on certain components to keep their costs down, and two of these main components happen to be the clutch.flywheel assembly and the suspension on all but the Genesis.   There's a reason why Hyundais do well in initial quality, but clutch, suspension and electrical problems mount significantly over times.   Plotted on a chart, Hyundai remains flat during years 1 through 2, ticks upwards in year three, and takes off in a nasty upward direction in years 4 and beyond.
#72 of 84 Re: Fixing your premature clutch failures..2003- and on Tiburon 4 and 6 Cyl. [jemtec] by schultzi3 Apr 20, 2009 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: jemtec (Feb 18, 2009 1:38 am) I have a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT, and I have very bad clutch problems. The clutch has been replaced. I read on your post, and it said to look for the delay valve in the slave cylinder. Do i just take out the delay valve and the spring and reinstall?

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