Ping Hyundaitech--V6 Timing Chain Tensioner

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bob Adkins, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. Bob Adkins

    Bob Adkins Guest

    HT,

    Back in March, I had 2 TSB's taken care of in 6 hours on my 06 Sonata
    V6.

    *The rear shocks were changed to cure the K-Thunk

    *The timing chain tensioner spring was replaced

    *Oil and filter was changed

    I was delighted with the fast service. I told my service desk guy that
    was a very quick job for dropping the engine. He replied that they do
    the job without dropping the engine.

    A Hyundai tech on another forum said it's an all day job, and they
    drop the engine. He did not know it was possible to do the job without
    dropping it.

    Now I'm wondering!

    Does your shop drop the engine, or not?

    Thanks,,,
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    Bob
     
    Bob Adkins, Jul 17, 2007
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  2. Bob Adkins

    hyundaitech Guest

    We drop 'em. It's relatively easy to do. Unhook the wire harness, some
    vacuum and fluid lines, disconnect the rack from the steering column,
    place the subframe on a stand, unbolt the subframe and raise the car.
    Everything is then easily accessible to do a nice, clean job. The last
    one I did was on an Azera, and with the exception of the new RTV sealer,
    it was nearly impossible to tell it had been worked on.

    I've heard tell that some people don't drop the engine, but after looking
    at the space available and the amount of hand tool work that would be
    necessary in tight spaces, I reached the conclusion that it wasn't worth
    trying.
     
    hyundaitech, Jul 18, 2007
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  3. Bob Adkins

    Bob Adkins Guest

    Thanks HT.

    Maybe my dealer has a contortionist midget technician. :D

    They did a great job though. No leaks, scratches, rattles, or oil
    stains on the carpet. I'm happy as a clam.
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    Bob
     
    Bob Adkins, Jul 18, 2007
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  4. Bob Adkins

    Shaman Guest

    And how happy is a clam???!!!???

    ;-)

    Shaman
     
    Shaman, Jul 18, 2007
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  5. Bob Adkins

    Bob Adkins Guest

    Well,,, clams are just 1 big grin, so they look very happy to me. ;)
    -

    Bob
     
    Bob Adkins, Jul 18, 2007
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  6. Bob Adkins

    PMDR Guest

    You're lucky. I had that same TSB done and I am still finding stuff
    damaged or fumbled by the dealer. Missing bolt on the engine cover
    (which no longer actually fits properly anyway), disconnected wiring
    harness, disabled alarm sensors, underbody plastic trim missing
    retaining bolts... and the engine still shakes like an earthquake and
    makes racket on startup.

    Most recently, I tried to change my own oil. It was all peachy until
    it came time to drain the old oil. I have NO idea what the !@#$ they
    did to my oil drain plug. It's like they welded it to the pan. It
    will not budge.
     
    PMDR, Jul 20, 2007
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  7. Bob Adkins

    Bob Adkins Guest

    I didn't take that TSB lightly. It's a major procedure, and I was very
    concerned about "collateral damage".

    It must be getting harder and harder to find competent mechanics.
    People seem to be getting more and more afraid to get their cars
    worked on, even by the dealer.

    Just to show you how incompetent employees can be, I had 3 botched
    dealer oil changes in a row.

    1. Used 20w50 instead of 5w20 or 10w30
    2. Shorted me 4-3/4 Qt's of oil (!!!)
    3. Shorted me 1 Qt. of oil
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    Bob
     
    Bob Adkins, Jul 20, 2007
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  8. Times are changing I guess. Many schools have eliminated shop programs and
    lessened vocational training. As teenagers, most of us guys lived and
    breathed cars. All we wanted to do was get a hold of one, customize it,
    make it faster, make it better looking than the other kids. Today, kids
    would rather play video games and text message each other.

    IMO, a good mechanic's diagnostic skill is right up there with a doctors.
    Yes, you can plug in diagnostic tools now, but often, experience is what is
    needed. If you find a good mechanic, stick with him, don't complain about
    his shop rate, and hope he is still around the next time you need work done.

    Every Saturday night in our town they have the Street Car Cruises. Lots of
    nice restored and customized cars. Every one of the owners, with few
    exceptions is over the age of 50. Just not enough motorheads around any
    more.
     
    Edwin Pawlowski, Jul 21, 2007
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  9. Bob Adkins

    Bob Adkins Guest

    You've got that right. I used to be a real gear head, and yea, I'm
    over 50.

    I loved cars so much that I took a night course in auto mechanics at
    votech for 3 long years. I loved cars, and could quote you bore,
    stroke, crank journal diameter, valve face angles, etc. I really lived
    and breathed cars. Then I got married, and had to go back to school
    and change careers to make more money. Sometimes I wish I would have
    stayed with cars. The money would have eventually came.

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    Bob
     
    Bob Adkins, Jul 21, 2007
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  10. I've not kept up with the wage scale, but I've seen where a good technician
    can make a very good wage in the right places. It is a skill and they
    should be paid accordingly. A few years ago I recall seeing some ads
    where a Florida dealership was offering signing bonuses over $10,000.
     
    Edwin Pawlowski, Jul 22, 2007
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