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Some of you may know of the issues with engine failure of this design that is used in multiple models . Sonatta , Santa Fe , Elantra . The failure is Sudden with no warning or lights . Sunday my wife calls in a panic the Elantra almost died , and now is knocking loudly . I drove to her work 2 miles away , and listened . It was terrible to say the least . Checked the oil it was fine . Decided to drive it home , and dive into it . Once home I removed the system drive belt to make sure it was not a water pump , AC , Alternator . It was still there . Called Hayundai Monday , and we were out of warranty by 2 months ( 2nd owner get 5 years or 60,000 miles ) However a case number was given . I reached out to my local dealer , and arranged it to be towed in . Called later that day Rod Knock , and its been driven in high water ! I explained the engine was washed for the Tech , and the water they found on top of the intake manifold ( outside engine ) was from that . Called back today , and the service writer agreed the car was to clean , and no water was found anywhere in the car . Next step after this 89.00 fee was $275 to remove oil pan , and Cylinder head for inspection of service frequency. They would be looking for water in the oil , and sludge build up in the valve train / head . I agreed as if it was to be covered by possible warranty they had to show proof photos to Hyundai corporate .
Don called me at 12 pm today stating # 3 rod bearing spun . Oil was good , and no sludge in head . Cams / valve train looked new . All information submitted to Hyundai .
5 pm tonight Don calls again with Hyundai's decision . 90% coverage of replacement engine , but no rental car coverage . My cost $500 plus the towing .
Tomorrow a replacement remanufactured engine will be order , and if none avaible a new one .
I did not sleep last night with this on the plate . Recently we have taken some pretty hard hits from good old IRS , some home repairs , and Kids even though they are grown . The horror stories of hundreds / thousands of people getting the shaft from Hyundai had me feeling sick . We still owe $7240 on this 2014 car .
It was purchased used in December 2015 with 28,400 miles , and now has 44,400 miles .
That is 15,xxx in four years . I'll sleep tonight as $500 is a pill I can swallow . Replacement engine is $5000 !!!
I wanted to share this so any of you members can consider this if you own one or want to buy one . In Febuary 2020 I will trade in the car on a new little Nissan base model 4 cyl manual Frontier . We wont be driving it till then
Don called me at 12 pm today stating # 3 rod bearing spun . Oil was good , and no sludge in head . Cams / valve train looked new . All information submitted to Hyundai .
5 pm tonight Don calls again with Hyundai's decision . 90% coverage of replacement engine , but no rental car coverage . My cost $500 plus the towing .
Tomorrow a replacement remanufactured engine will be order , and if none avaible a new one .
I did not sleep last night with this on the plate . Recently we have taken some pretty hard hits from good old IRS , some home repairs , and Kids even though they are grown . The horror stories of hundreds / thousands of people getting the shaft from Hyundai had me feeling sick . We still owe $7240 on this 2014 car .
It was purchased used in December 2015 with 28,400 miles , and now has 44,400 miles .
That is 15,xxx in four years . I'll sleep tonight as $500 is a pill I can swallow . Replacement engine is $5000 !!!
I wanted to share this so any of you members can consider this if you own one or want to buy one . In Febuary 2020 I will trade in the car on a new little Nissan base model 4 cyl manual Frontier . We wont be driving it till then
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