Timing Belt Replacement Hyundai 2.0 L

[S2500Dog]

Hello everyone.

I have a 2003 Hyundai Elantra and Im interested in changing the timing belt at 90,000 miles as Hyundai OEM belts typically lasts until 105,000 miles if you don't drive your vehicle very hard or haul [censored] on a regular basis. I would like to know what other recommendations should I complete, water pump w/ gasket, accessory belts, tensioner, idler, etc...? I completed all maintenance requirements including fluid changes expect for power steering and coolant which I will complete soon. Tires with alignment, balance, rotation, etc... will not be due until next summer due to excellent condition. Brakes are in excellent condition as well and will be changed next summer. Thanks everyone !

 

[Herz]

Water pump, serpentine belt, sparkplugs/cables, distributor cap and rotor (if u have one,) pull the throttlebody off and clean it.

I usually do not replace my idler or pulleys and I am fine.

Also, check your radiator hoses for bulging.

and at tune up time i like throwing a bottle or 2 of techron in the tank.

 

[JTK]

Hyundai specs some ridiculous T-belt replacement intervals for my 2008 Santa Fe 2.7L. 50Kmi for servere service, 75Kmi for normal. I guess that insualtes them from 10/100K associated warranty work if you were to wait until 99,999mi before you replaced the T-belt. I don't think I'd touch mine before 100Kmi. Setup an account at hmaservice.com if you haven't yet. It will give you the step by step replacement procedure. Dealers will typically replace the water pump and tensioner. I'd want a new OEM idler in there as well. Cam and crank seals, I'd leave alone unless already leaking.

Joel

 

[StevieC]

Just the belt... Leave the water pump alone. The belt and pump on this vehicle are easy enough to get to when replacement is needed. (Hyundai is good like this)

I have over 230K KM's (144K miles) on my Santa Fe (2.7L) with the original water pump but new timing belt.

I have seen many Hyundai's including those owned in our family go 200K MILES (not KM's) before needing a water pump. Save yourself the expense.

I also use cooling system lubricant added to the coolant at every change and I swear this stuff is magic because on all my previous vehicles I have driven them to the scrap yard over 400K KM (240K miles) later with original water pumps and radiators.

(Gunk Brand if you are interested)


You are also due for Sparkplugs & wires at 105K miles

 

[Rand]

My GF snapped the timing belt at 107k on her accent.

it was severe service though .

cost 1600$
to fix , dealer wanted 2500$

Just get the belt done on schedule.. its worth it.

 

[The Critic]

Don't listen to Stevie, do the timing belt, water pump, drive belts, tensioner and all seals.

It isn't uncommon for well-maintained cars to need a water pump in-between timing belt jobs. It is downright silly to even consider doing a timing belt job without replacing the water pump.

A lot of water pumps have sealed bearing packs, so cooling system lubricant is not needed.

 

[1993_VG30E_GXE]

Maybe the thermostat also, if the thermostat is in a horrible location like the maxima, where access is when your doing the timing belt. You may want to pick up the replacement for the crankshaft sprocket plate and harmonic balancer plate if your car has them, cost is like 4 bucks. These are sandwiched in between the parts when you get down to the belt removal.

Make sure you have the proper puller to remove the harmonic balancer,as i've seen guys who broke their snout off trying to pry the balancer off. Or they stressed it bad trying to get it off in some makeshift way, then sometime later when they were driving, the snout broke off - then I guess bent valves is the outcome, maybe ruined heads.

You'd be surprised at what some mechanics do to get it off.

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted By: Rand
My GF snapped the timing belt at 107k on her accent.

it was severe service though .

cost 1600$
to fix , dealer wanted 2500$

Just get the belt done on schedule.. its worth it.


You're positive it was just the belt? Just curious because normally it's a worn/seizing idler, weak tensioner or bad water pump that cause the belt failure. I've never seen any T-belt or serp. belt come out snapped all on it's own.

Joel

 

[SevenBizzos]

Good info. I changed the belts on the Elantra at 66k because the manual said 60k. It was pretty expensive and was the beginning of my war with the stealership. I would have preferred to wait until 90k or so.