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1self · 13th February 2009, 15:27

Guys!

Generally the timing belt, with its tension adjustment bearing pulley is changed together. My Elantra petrol has done hardly 19000 km, but it has been 4 yrs, so the A.S.S. guys suggested that i change the above & i did. Better to be safe than sorry...due to the heat cycles the belt goes through...it might look ok but the rot starts inside. Most of the engines we have now-a-days are of the interference type...so if your timing belt goes...boss you are looking at major engine failure & consequent costs.

For the Elantra it belt changing period is 60000 km or 4 yrs, whichever is earlier. Total cost is 8000 bucks.

13th February 2009, 15:27	#7 (permalink)
1self BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 281	Guys! Generally the timing belt, with its tension adjustment bearing pulley is changed together. My Elantra petrol has done hardly 19000 km, but it has been 4 yrs, so the A.S.S. guys suggested that i change the above & i did. Better to be safe than sorry...due to the heat cycles the belt goes through...it might look ok but the rot starts inside. Most of the engines we have now-a-days are of the interference type...so if your timing belt goes...boss you are looking at major engine failure & consequent costs. For the Elantra it belt changing period is 60000 km or 4 yrs, whichever is earlier. Total cost is 8000 bucks. __________________ I'm not into exotica & badges, just horsepower & handling. Last edited by 1self : 13th February 2009 at 15:33.