The Gilkies

hi
the 1994 sonata that i had asked about before was sold.
i have now found this one.
2002 sonata v6 automatic(shifttronic).
107000kms and the timing belt has not been changed yet.
what is the opinion of the 2.7 engine in the sonata?anything i should be
aware of?
i called the hyundai dealer and they said the timing belt chould be changed
right away as the interval is 960000kms.
anyway any opinions would be appreciated.
thanks as always
jeff

Partner

If the timing belt hasn't been replaced, I would wonder what other
maintenance has been neglected.

"The Gilkies" <saturnsw2@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> hi
> the 1994 sonata that i had asked about before was sold.
> i have now found this one.
> 2002 sonata v6 automatic(shifttronic).
> 107000kms and the timing belt has not been changed yet.
> what is the opinion of the 2.7 engine in the sonata?anything i should be
> aware of?
> i called the hyundai dealer and they said the timing belt chould be
> changed right away as the interval is 960000kms.
> anyway any opinions would be appreciated.
> thanks as always
> jeff
>

hyundaitech

This engine is *very* reliable. Good choice overall. As four door sedans
go, this is one of the better choices.

As for the timing belt, you're not likely to have any problems soon. I've
never seen one break, even in cars with 100,000 miles (160,000km) on the
original belt. By the same token, it should be replaced. As time goes
on, the mileage (already about 7,000 km over) and time (two years over)
have a greater and greater chance of causing a problem.

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James

The Gilkies wrote:
> hi
> the 1994 sonata that i had asked about before was sold.
> i have now found this one.
> 2002 sonata v6 automatic(shifttronic).
> 107000kms and the timing belt has not been changed yet.
> what is the opinion of the 2.7 engine in the sonata?anything i should be
> aware of?
> i called the hyundai dealer and they said the timing belt chould be changed
> right away as the interval is 960000kms.
> anyway any opinions would be appreciated.
> thanks as always
> jeff
>
>
We have a 2002 and find it the most reliable vehicle ever. Plenty of
sip for our needs and the split rear fold down seats have been very
useful, Only wish the passenger side had electric seats but that is
small matter.