Re: 2004 Sonata; 60,000 mile maintenance
 

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "Voyager" <m.whiting@computer.org> wrote in message
> news:ATjjm.261968$E61.52661@newsfe09.iad...
>> Partner wrote:
>>> I've been told it you do not use a Hyundai (oem) timing belt and it
>>> breaks, then Hyundai will not fix the damage caused by the pistons and
>>> the valves smashing each other
>> I believe they would be on very shaky legal ground as long as the belt was
>> from a reputable manufacturer such as Gates, etc.
>>
>> Matt
>
>
> I don't see where Hyundai would have any liability. If a third party belt
> causes damage it should be the responsibility of the belt maker to cover
> subsequent damage.

I agree if it was truly the belt that was at fault. However, if a
pulley went bad and caused the belt to fail, then Hyundai should cover
the full cost of repairs, including that of the belt.

However, the fact that the belt broke doesn't mean that the belt was the
root cause of the problem.

Matt

Re: 2004 Sonata; 60,000 mile maintenance
 

"Voyager" <m.whiting@computer.org> wrote in message >
> I agree if it was truly the belt that was at fault. However, if a pulley
> went bad and caused the belt to fail, then Hyundai should cover the full
> cost of repairs, including that of the belt.
>
> However, the fact that the belt broke doesn't mean that the belt was the
> root cause of the problem.
>
> Matt

All you have to do is prove it. For the difference in price, I'd pay for
the Hyundai belt while in warranty. I'm not a fan of OEM prices, but in
this case, it makes sense.