Scott wrote:
> Turns out all 4 belts are Goodyear. The 3 drive belts are warrantied
> for a lifetime; the timing belt is only warrantied for 1 year or
> 12,000 miles. Sucks, but when I called around nobody would warranty
> for more than a year (except the dealer, I'm sure).

In that case insist that they use a Hyundai timing belt. Otherwise,
you'll void the factory warranty (Hyundai can deny the claim if you use
an aftermarket timing belt) and risk trashing your engine. Your best bet
is to go to the dealer, buy the belt and bring it with you when you drop
off the car. The other belts are much less critical, so I wouldn't worry
about them.

 

The timing belt manufacturers; Gates, ACDelco, Dayco, etc. say the 2001
Hyundia 2.0L is an "interference engine" which means the engine will be
damaged if the timing belt breaks while the engine is running. So
don't run the timing belt too long past the recommended maintenance
interval.

Scott wrote:
> I own 2001 Elantra - 69,000 miles. It's been recommended to replace
> the belts. Which ones? Timing belt? Accessory Drive Belts? Both?
>
> Is it just as safe to have a certified private repair shop do the work,
> or must the dealer do it?

 

The timing belt manufacturers; Gates, ACDelco, Dayco, etc. say the 2001
Hyundia 2.0L is an "interference engine" which means the engine will be
damaged if the timing belt breaks while the engine is running. So
don't run the timing belt too long past the recommended maintenance
interval.

Scott wrote:
> I own 2001 Elantra - 69,000 miles. It's been recommended to replace
> the belts. Which ones? Timing belt? Accessory Drive Belts? Both?
>
> Is it just as safe to have a certified private repair shop do the work,
> or must the dealer do it?

 

The timing belt manufacturers; Gates, ACDelco, Dayco, etc. say the 2001
Hyundia 2.0L is an "interference engine" which means the engine will be
damaged if the timing belt breaks while the engine is running. So
don't run the timing belt too long past the recommended maintenance
interval.

Scott wrote:
> I own 2001 Elantra - 69,000 miles. It's been recommended to replace
> the belts. Which ones? Timing belt? Accessory Drive Belts? Both?
>
> Is it just as safe to have a certified private repair shop do the work,
> or must the dealer do it?

 

Scott wrote:

> Turns out all 4 belts are Goodyear. The 3 drive belts are warrantied
> for a lifetime; the timing belt is only warrantied for 1 year or
> 12,000 miles. Sucks, but when I called around nobody would warranty
> for more than a year (except the dealer, I'm sure).
>
> Scott

Goodyear makes some of the best belts around. I wouldn't hesitate to
use them.

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Scott wrote:

> Turns out all 4 belts are Goodyear. The 3 drive belts are warrantied
> for a lifetime; the timing belt is only warrantied for 1 year or
> 12,000 miles. Sucks, but when I called around nobody would warranty
> for more than a year (except the dealer, I'm sure).
>
> Scott

Goodyear makes some of the best belts around. I wouldn't hesitate to
use them.

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Scott wrote:

> Turns out all 4 belts are Goodyear. The 3 drive belts are warrantied
> for a lifetime; the timing belt is only warrantied for 1 year or
> 12,000 miles. Sucks, but when I called around nobody would warranty
> for more than a year (except the dealer, I'm sure).
>
> Scott

Goodyear makes some of the best belts around. I wouldn't hesitate to
use them.

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