have the belt changed at the dealer..
rubber ages, you dont need high kms to warrant a change, it's 7 yrs old...
ours is a 99 accent also, had first belt done at 95 000 kms.
were at 158 000 now..

"Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Guncho wrote:
>> '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
>>
>> Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
>> by this point?
>>
>> The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
>> for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
>> 100k and it would cost $500.
>>
>> I'm confused.
>>
>> (All prices in Canadian dollars)
>>
>> Chris
>
> Ok so here's the deal. The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt
> should be replaced at 96k k or 4 years. Canadian Tire says it doesn't
> need to be replaced til 100k.
>
> The Hyundai told me I could get two more years out of it or it could
> break tomorrow, but I don't want to spend money needlessly.
>
> What would you recommend I do?
>
> Chris
>

 

have the belt changed at the dealer..
rubber ages, you dont need high kms to warrant a change, it's 7 yrs old...
ours is a 99 accent also, had first belt done at 95 000 kms.
were at 158 000 now..

"Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1136483184.693060.293830@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Guncho wrote:
>> '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
>>
>> Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
>> by this point?
>>
>> The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
>> for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
>> 100k and it would cost $500.
>>
>> I'm confused.
>>
>> (All prices in Canadian dollars)
>>
>> Chris
>
> Ok so here's the deal. The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt
> should be replaced at 96k k or 4 years. Canadian Tire says it doesn't
> need to be replaced til 100k.
>
> The Hyundai told me I could get two more years out of it or it could
> break tomorrow, but I don't want to spend money needlessly.
>
> What would you recommend I do?
>
> Chris
>

 

Please let the dealer do it, and do it ASAP.

This is an interference engine, so if the belt breaks, you are staring at
major engine repairs. At seven years old, a belt that is THAT critical
needs to be replaced, even if the miles are down. My first-ever car with a
timing belt, the belt broke at 3 years old, and 57,000 miles (a little over
90,000 km). Thankfully, that engine was not an interference engine, so no
engine damage.

On top of the much better price offered by the dealership, the dealer also
offers a 5-year 60,000-mile warranty (95,000 km? 100,000 km?) on all the
parts and labor if they do it - a relatively new feature of Hyundai-Kia
original parts replaced at the dealership for additional peace of mind.

One more thing - when they replace the timing belt they will virtually have
the water pump right in their hands. Have them take a good look at it. If
it needs replaced, it is much easier to do it now (almost no additional
labor - just the cost of the pump) then if you have to have it done
separately.

Green Valley Giant


"Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1136482654.151190.129590@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
>
> Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
> by this point?
>
> The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
> for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
> 100k and it would cost $500.
>
> I'm confused.
>
> (All prices in Canadian dollars)
>
> Chris
>

 

Please let the dealer do it, and do it ASAP.

This is an interference engine, so if the belt breaks, you are staring at
major engine repairs. At seven years old, a belt that is THAT critical
needs to be replaced, even if the miles are down. My first-ever car with a
timing belt, the belt broke at 3 years old, and 57,000 miles (a little over
90,000 km). Thankfully, that engine was not an interference engine, so no
engine damage.

On top of the much better price offered by the dealership, the dealer also
offers a 5-year 60,000-mile warranty (95,000 km? 100,000 km?) on all the
parts and labor if they do it - a relatively new feature of Hyundai-Kia
original parts replaced at the dealership for additional peace of mind.

One more thing - when they replace the timing belt they will virtually have
the water pump right in their hands. Have them take a good look at it. If
it needs replaced, it is much easier to do it now (almost no additional
labor - just the cost of the pump) then if you have to have it done
separately.

Green Valley Giant


"Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1136482654.151190.129590@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
>
> Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
> by this point?
>
> The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
> for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
> 100k and it would cost $500.
>
> I'm confused.
>
> (All prices in Canadian dollars)
>
> Chris
>

 

Have the dealer do it for 225.00$ very good price

"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
news:dpm6u802qmq@enews1.newsguy.com...
> Please let the dealer do it, and do it ASAP.
>
> This is an interference engine, so if the belt breaks, you are staring at
> major engine repairs. At seven years old, a belt that is THAT critical
> needs to be replaced, even if the miles are down. My first-ever car with
> a timing belt, the belt broke at 3 years old, and 57,000 miles (a little
> over 90,000 km). Thankfully, that engine was not an interference engine,
> so no engine damage.
>
> On top of the much better price offered by the dealership, the dealer also
> offers a 5-year 60,000-mile warranty (95,000 km? 100,000 km?) on all the
> parts and labor if they do it - a relatively new feature of Hyundai-Kia
> original parts replaced at the dealership for additional peace of mind.
>
> One more thing - when they replace the timing belt they will virtually
> have the water pump right in their hands. Have them take a good look at
> it. If it needs replaced, it is much easier to do it now (almost no
> additional labor - just the cost of the pump) then if you have to have it
> done separately.
>
> Green Valley Giant
>
>
> "Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1136482654.151190.129590@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
>>
>> Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
>> by this point?
>>
>> The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
>> for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
>> 100k and it would cost $500.
>>
>> I'm confused.
>>
>> (All prices in Canadian dollars)
>>
>> Chris
>>
>
>

 

Have the dealer do it for 225.00$ very good price

"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
news:dpm6u802qmq@enews1.newsguy.com...
> Please let the dealer do it, and do it ASAP.
>
> This is an interference engine, so if the belt breaks, you are staring at
> major engine repairs. At seven years old, a belt that is THAT critical
> needs to be replaced, even if the miles are down. My first-ever car with
> a timing belt, the belt broke at 3 years old, and 57,000 miles (a little
> over 90,000 km). Thankfully, that engine was not an interference engine,
> so no engine damage.
>
> On top of the much better price offered by the dealership, the dealer also
> offers a 5-year 60,000-mile warranty (95,000 km? 100,000 km?) on all the
> parts and labor if they do it - a relatively new feature of Hyundai-Kia
> original parts replaced at the dealership for additional peace of mind.
>
> One more thing - when they replace the timing belt they will virtually
> have the water pump right in their hands. Have them take a good look at
> it. If it needs replaced, it is much easier to do it now (almost no
> additional labor - just the cost of the pump) then if you have to have it
> done separately.
>
> Green Valley Giant
>
>
> "Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1136482654.151190.129590@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
>>
>> Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
>> by this point?
>>
>> The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
>> for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
>> 100k and it would cost $500.
>>
>> I'm confused.
>>
>> (All prices in Canadian dollars)
>>
>> Chris
>>
>
>

 

Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Please let the dealer do it, and do it ASAP.
>
> This is an interference engine, so if the belt breaks, you are staring at
> major engine repairs. At seven years old, a belt that is THAT critical
> needs to be replaced, even if the miles are down. My first-ever car with a
> timing belt, the belt broke at 3 years old, and 57,000 miles (a little over
> 90,000 km). Thankfully, that engine was not an interference engine, so no
> engine damage.
>
> On top of the much better price offered by the dealership, the dealer also
> offers a 5-year 60,000-mile warranty (95,000 km? 100,000 km?) on all the
> parts and labor if they do it - a relatively new feature of Hyundai-Kia
> original parts replaced at the dealership for additional peace of mind.
>
> One more thing - when they replace the timing belt they will virtually have
> the water pump right in their hands. Have them take a good look at it. If
> it needs replaced, it is much easier to do it now (almost no additional
> labor - just the cost of the pump) then if you have to have it done
> separately.
>
> Green Valley Giant
>
>
> "Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1136482654.151190.129590@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
> >
> > Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
> > by this point?
> >
> > The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
> > for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
> > 100k and it would cost $500.
> >
> > I'm confused.
> >
> > (All prices in Canadian dollars)
> >
> > Chris
> >

That's good advice. (Water pump)

I will get this done.

Chris

 

Rev. Tom Wenndt wrote:
> Please let the dealer do it, and do it ASAP.
>
> This is an interference engine, so if the belt breaks, you are staring at
> major engine repairs. At seven years old, a belt that is THAT critical
> needs to be replaced, even if the miles are down. My first-ever car with a
> timing belt, the belt broke at 3 years old, and 57,000 miles (a little over
> 90,000 km). Thankfully, that engine was not an interference engine, so no
> engine damage.
>
> On top of the much better price offered by the dealership, the dealer also
> offers a 5-year 60,000-mile warranty (95,000 km? 100,000 km?) on all the
> parts and labor if they do it - a relatively new feature of Hyundai-Kia
> original parts replaced at the dealership for additional peace of mind.
>
> One more thing - when they replace the timing belt they will virtually have
> the water pump right in their hands. Have them take a good look at it. If
> it needs replaced, it is much easier to do it now (almost no additional
> labor - just the cost of the pump) then if you have to have it done
> separately.
>
> Green Valley Giant
>
>
> "Guncho" <cgunter@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1136482654.151190.129590@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > '99 Hyundai Accent GSI 65,000 kilometres
> >
> > Could someone tell me what major maintenance should be done on the car
> > by this point?
> >
> > The Hyundai dealership says the timing belt should be replaced at 60k
> > for about $225. Canadian Tire says it doesn't need to be replaced til
> > 100k and it would cost $500.
> >
> > I'm confused.
> >
> > (All prices in Canadian dollars)
> >
> > Chris
> >

That's good advice. (Water pump)

I will get this done.

Chris