2001 XG300 "threw a rod" ...why?

Discussion in 'Hyundai Grandeur / Azera / XG' started by Dan K, May 16, 2008.

  1. Dan K

    Dan K Guest

    My sister-in-law's XG300 threw a rod. Repair was an engine swap which was
    $5000, probably more than the car was worth. Anybody have any insight on
    what might have caused this? The car has never been driven hard, and has
    75,000 miles on it. Had the timing belt replaced when the alternator went
    out at 55,000 miles. I feel somewhat bad because they bought the car after
    seeing our XG350 and how much we like it...now if the cause is that they
    never changed oil in it (suspect they changed oil fairly regularly, but also
    suspect they may never have checked the oil) then I will stop feeling bad.
    The story we got when it happenned is that the oil light was not on, a loud
    noise occurred - like a jack hammer- for 5 seconds, then the noise stopped,
    then the oil light came on.


    Dan.
     
    Dan K, May 16, 2008
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  2. Dan K

    hyundaitech Guest

    You'd have to disassemble if you want a good answer, and even then, it ma
    not be conclusive.

    Normally, when an engine throws a rod, the bearing on the rod in questio
    seizes up. Usually, on lower mileage vehicles like the one in question
    this happens due to improper maintenance such as failure to change the oi
    regularly or failure to monitor oil level. On higher mileage engines, thi
    tends to occur more frequently due to wear.

    Since you report this car was purchased based on positive experience wit
    an XG350, I'm presuming it was purchased used. In these cases, it'
    usually difficult to tell how well the previous owner cared for the car
     
    hyundaitech, May 16, 2008
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