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We gave the car to our 16 yr-old, so I wasn't watching the mileage. Now, at 78K miles, its timing belt broke. I know, I should've replaced it at 65K. Anyway, we replaced the timing belt and now one cylinder's dead. I thought the 1.5L was a non-interference engine. If so, what could be wrong?

Any opinions? Bent valve? Bent connecting rod? Scored piston?

Anyone experienced this before on a 1.5L engine? Any idea what cost will be? (we're in So. Calif.)

Book value on car is $3,105.

Thank you.
 
The engine is an interference design. More than likely the engine is toast & will need to be replaced. That's why changing the timing belt at 60k is so critical. Check out LKQ recyclers on E-bay. They generally have low mileage engines from wrecks at a decent price. You can get an engine for probably $500 including freight + cost of labor to install. (I'd expect $500-1000 depending on who you had do the work) Good luck!
 
The engine is an interference design.

Oh boy. Well, thanks for the info. So the 1.5L is an interference design.

What about the 1.6L? Bought a 2005 Accent GT w/that engine. Is it an intereference design? Are all Hyundai engines an interference design?
 
Anything 1995 and newer has an interference engine. You've probably bent some valves. You'll need to pull the cylinder head to be sure what you'll need for repair.

Probable:
Replace some or all valves.

Possible:
Cracked valve guides, making replacing the cylinder head a viable option.

Possible but unlikely:
Piston or cylinder wall damage making replacing the entire engine almost a necessity.
 
Yeah and Hyundais are throw away cars. Why not sell it for what it's worth and buy another Korean make for cheap and replace it as soon as it crosses the 100,000 mile warrenty mark. This is what the majority of the owners are doing FYI.
 
Yeah and Hyundais are throw away cars. Why not sell it for what it's worth and buy another Korean make for cheap and replace it as soon as it crosses the 100,000 mile warrenty mark. This is what the majority of the owners are doing FYI.
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Ultimately, almost all cars are "throwaways". I hope I get 160K out of my 03 Accent, but my plan is to sell it at 120K. Which, for $10K is pretty good.
 
Are you saying you bought it brand new for $10,000 USD?

<<<<Ultimately, almost all cars are "throwaways". I hope I get 160K out of my 03 Accent, but my plan is to sell it at 120K. Which, for $10K is pretty good. >>>>
 
Are you saying you bought it brand new for $10,000 USD?

<<<<Ultimately, almost all cars are "throwaways". I hope I get 160K out of my 03 Accent, but my plan is to sell it at 120K. Which, for $10K is pretty good. >>>>
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Ten grand for a new Accent wouldn't be a problem in our area -- assuming you wait for the close-outs or promotions.

Harry
 
Harry said:
Ten grand for a new Accent wouldn't be a problem in our area -- assuming you wait for the close-outs or promotions.

Harry
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Cleveland, OH: 2005 Accent- $7695
(I suspect this is the basic, stripped-down model.)

1-877-694-9863
Dealer

Jim
 
<<<< Cleveland, OH: 2005 Accent- $7695
(I suspect this is the basic, stripped-down model.)

1-877-694-9863
Dealer

Jim >>>>

Is this for a BRAND NEW one? Last time I checked the cheapest car I've seen was a new Geo Metro for a little under $9,000 USD.

When I was at the dealership not to long ago, the cheapest car there was the Elantra for 12,000. The luxury sedan from Hyundai cost well over $25,000 USD -- Decked out with all options.
 
<<<< Cleveland, OH: 2005 Accent- $7695
(I suspect this is the basic, stripped-down model.)

1-877-694-9863
Dealer

Jim >>>>

Is this for a BRAND NEW one? Last time I checked the cheapest car I've seen was a new Geo Metro for a little under $9,000 USD.

When I was at the dealership not to long ago, the cheapest car there was the Elantra for 12,000. The luxury sedan from Hyundai cost well over $25,000 USD -- Decked out with all options.
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Brand spankin' new.

I bought my '03 Accent new at the same dealer 2 yrs ago for $7995.
1.5L, 5-spd, AM/FM, cloth seats, *NO* A/C
I assume these '05 models are similar.

Jim
 
No A/C? But you live in Ohio where they get some really nasty humid hot summers with biting insects. You must be masochistic than (Big grin). Honestly though I can't understand why you would want to do that unless you lived in some place that's always cold like Maine, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. I'm not saying you made a foolish decision for yourself though. In any case, whatever floats your boat.

<<<< Brand spankin' new.

I bought my '03 Accent new at the same dealer 2 yrs ago for $7995.
1.5L, 5-spd, AM/FM, cloth seats, *NO* A/C
I assume these '05 models are similar. >>>>
 
we have no ac in our accent, im in sioux lookout ontario, it still gets very hot here in the summer. next car my byfriend and I plan to buy is going to have ac and cruise control...
 
Jody, I just checked Hyundais web page and I found out the Accent can not be found with a tilt steering wheel at any trim level. Not only that but the only way the car can be had with ABS brakes would be the most expensive trim level #4!

I'm not in the market for a car at this very moment but I'm sure in 3 years I'll want a subcompact for general use. As it stands, I will NEVER and I mean NEVER drive a car without ABS brakes. Not a rental, not a friends car, not a borrowed car. Even if I'm riding inside the car as a passenger I wouldn't feel safe. ABS brakes have saved my life numerous times. More than I can ever count. I've lived in busy metro areas all my life and I can't tell you how many times I needed the ABS brakes to stop. On one occasion on the highway we had snow. Some jerk up ahead of the convoy hit the brakes to make a last minute turn. The car I was driving paid for itself that day once the ABS brakes kicked in and prevented me from rear ending the car ahead of me; from the dead stop I was just a couple of inches from disaster.

I won't pay for all of the other options on trim #4 because I only want the ABS. As for the tilt steering. I've lived with tilt steering for so long I can not imagine not having it. I can do with manual windows but I will not get by without tilt steering. I would want the subcompact to be as basic as humanly possible for low running costs. And so power windows aren't on the list since I've had them break on me before. Plus I want the level of control in the unlikely event that my car and it's occupants get submerged inside the automobile.

So as it stands, I was thinking about it -- the accent being such a bargain for the money. But for these specific reasons, I will have to look elsewhere.

Still I wonder if the Accent uses a timming belt or if it's a chain.

<<<<we have no ac in our accent, im in sioux lookout ontario, it still gets very hot here in the summer. next car my byfriend and I plan to buy is going to have ac and cruise control... >>>>
 
I was asking if the 2005+ Accents had timming belts or chains since things change over time.

<<<<Still I wonder if the Accent uses a timming belt or if it's a chain. >>>>
 
im must be sicker than i thought, i dont remmeber talking about tilt stearing (great for head room) and abs etc... maybye was with someone else?? damn cold i have, has me delerious :P
 
you think thats bad here in canada we cannot get abs at all , side air bags etc on the accent, or even the new tuscon! Ive had it with hyundai canada... if they do same thing with new sonata and accent were buying a kia next time round...
almost the same anyways..
 

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