Elantra timing belt question for HyundaiTech

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by BillyGoat, Feb 14, 2006.

  1. BillyGoat

    BillyGoat Guest

    My daughters 2002 Elantra is coming up shortly on 60000 miles. I recall
    HyundaiTech stating that a Hyundai Belt was required (to keep the warranty
    good) and that he didn't recommend replacing the water pump at this time.
    Is there any other component, like idler or balance shaft belt, that should
    be replaced to maintain the warranty? The local dealer has quoted me $400
    to replace the belt, but I forgot to ask what all that includes. Hopefully
    it includes the belt. I intend to buy accessory belt(s) and ask them to use
    them when they reassemble everything. I haven't looked yet, so I don't know
    how many there are (1 or 2). thanks
    Bill

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    BillyGoat, Feb 14, 2006
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  2. BillyGoat

    Dumbass Guest

    400$ is very expensive for just the timing belt.

    Had my 2001 done at my local dealer(Montreal QC) 275$ cdn.
     
    Dumbass, Feb 15, 2006
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  3. BillyGoat

    hyundaitech Guest

    There's nothing else you'd need to change on the '02 Elantra. Your dealer
    may appreciate you a little more if you ask them to install the (3)drive
    belts rather than bringing aftermarkets. And don't be afraid to shop
    around. The price here for this job is about $450, but as I've said
    before, our prices tend to be on the high end. Just make certain that a
    factory belt is used.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 15, 2006
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  4. BillyGoat

    1 Guest

    Although not required, it is a good idea to replace the tensioner and
    the idler pulley. A lot of people go ahead and replace the water pump,
    the cam seal, the belt tensioner, the drive belts and the idler pulley
    too. Mainly because the labor cost is cheaper to get it all done at
    one time and some people have had failures soon after the timing belt
    was done. It will be expensive to have those replaced if they fail
    after the belt is done. I was quoted $745 for parts and labor (and
    free rental car) at a dealer in Sacramento, CA.
     
    1, Feb 16, 2006
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  5. BillyGoat

    hyundaitech Guest

    If he's the original owner, the water pump is still covered by the 10/100
    powertrain warranty. This engine doesn't have a hydraulic tensioner. In
    my experience, the failure rate of the tensioner pulleys is low, but
    they're not powertrain items, so if they do fail, the customer would be
    responsible for all parts/labor costs.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 16, 2006
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  6. BillyGoat

    nothermark Guest

    Is it really cheaper for the owner? Around here they flat rate
    everything. Because that assumes the only task being done is the
    listed item the dealer and mechanic make out but not the end user.
     
    nothermark, Feb 17, 2006
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  7. BillyGoat

    Mike Marlow Guest

    I have to question that. Though I can't really argue with the statement
    because I don't know where "here" is, but that would be quite unlikely
    almost anyplace. I'd suggest calling the dealer and asking them precisely
    what the charges would be. Any dealer would be willing to quote the work.

    One often hears the "around here they do this..." kind of statement that is
    most generally based on myth and a desire to bash dealer pricing and not on
    actual (non-anecdotal) experience. Try negotiating with the dealer. It
    does not always work but it often works. The worst they can say is "no",
    but you don't know if you don't try.
     
    Mike Marlow, Feb 17, 2006
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  8. BillyGoat

    nothermark Guest

    Western NY state. AFAIK it is common practice anywhere I have heard
    of in the US. It certainly was why my son paid over $1000 for a brake
    job in California and was quoted that in Phoenix, AZ. Maybe that is
    changing, It would be interesting to find out.
     
    nothermark, Feb 18, 2006
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  9. BillyGoat

    Mike Marlow Guest

    Well - I'm in Central NY state - the Syracuse area to be more precise. I
    guess we're sorta neighbors. What I can assure you is that you stand a very
    good chance of not experiencing the flat rate everything syndrome if you
    simply talk to the dealer. I don't use the dealer or any other mechanic
    most of the time, because I do all of my own work, but I have had work
    quoted and on rare occasions even took them up on the deal. I've negotiated
    prices also. Just did so a week ago. My wife had her car in for warranty
    work, the dealer suggested a maintenance item that I didn't disagree with
    (in terms of it being a good idea), but is something I would have normally
    done myself. I offered the dealer about 60% of what they normally charge
    flat rate and they immediately agreed to the price. At that point it was
    only a small amount over what I would have cost me in materials to do the
    job - and I didn't have to tie up a couple-few hours fooling with it!

    Common practices are often - usually more common myth. Not to say that
    dealers can't take a big bite, but there is so much more evidence of fair
    (though on the high side) pricing. Can't speak to your son's experience.
    Don't know anything about the deal. $1000 for a brake job certainly implies
    more than rotors and pads.
     
    Mike Marlow, Feb 18, 2006
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  10. BillyGoat

    1 Guest

    It may not have a hydraulic tensioner, but does have a tensioner. It
    is shown the exploded view on hmaservice.com.
     
    1, Feb 19, 2006
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