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21 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 3:32 AM
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 07, 2008 6:10 pm)
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Replying to: tanned2000 (Jul 08, 2008 7:44 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 08, 2008 4:40 pm) Mucho dinero. |
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| im replacing the water pump in a 04 santa fe with 2.4L i need to know were the timming marks are to be placed | |
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Replying to: cadmonkey (May 08, 2008 8:38 am) |
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I just bought a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe, V6 with 150,000. I understand that it has a timing belt that needs to be replaced at times. Question #1) I am a past ASE mechanic in all areas, but have not worked in the field for 20 years. Is this a project that I could do in the driveway? I have not checked into anything until "Now". I know some engines are VERY easy and others are NOT. |
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The smaller engines have timing belts. It makes the car cheaper to make. Then they'll hit you for $400+ for a timing belt at 60K. The 3.3L is a timing chain, same as the 3.8 Veracruze. I will never buy a car with a timing belt again. If the belt breaks, it will toast the engine for $2K - $4K. Even at 50K, Hyundai will not warranty a timing belt nor it's damage. Audi had to have an out of court settlement after their cars broke their belts and got $4K of engine repairs. That's after YEARS of court battles. Google it. The timing belts can be pretty easy to replace. I did two, a Chrysler and a Mitibishi. The Chrylser was a piece of cake. Just the one or two items in the front of the engine had to be removed. The Mitibishi was a nightmare... never again. The Federal Gov. should never allow a interference engine to have a timing belt. They can make an engine not be interference, but then the car companies won't make a fortune off them. Lots of places will replace them at less cost, but will they warranty the ENGINE if they do it wrong ? Many engines require lots of parts removed to just get to the belt. Then they have special parts needed to line up the gears.
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Does it have a timing belt? If so, how often does the manual reccommend changing? My girlfriend is considering buying one of these. Thanks!! |
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Replying to: mikebutkus (May 04, 2009 2:22 pm) |
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