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TonyG - 30 Aug 2007 22:14 GMT

What are folks paying to replace the timing belt on a Sante Fe? Are
you all replacing water pump at the same time?

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Paul Johnson - 31 Aug 2007 16:54 GMT

> What are folks paying to replace the timing belt on a Sante Fe? Are
> you all replacing water pump at the same time?

AFAICT, there is no timing belt on the Santa Fe, because vehicles that
use a serpantine belt don't need ANY other belts... Serpantine belts
are f.cking expensive because they're so long and under so much stress
and heat. I really hate that kind of design because it makes one
expensive single point of failure in what's obviously going to be a
consumable part.

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Mike Marlow - 31 Aug 2007 17:34 GMT

>> What are folks paying to replace the timing belt on a Sante Fe? Are
>> you all replacing water pump at the same time?
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> expensive single point of failure in what's obviously going to be a
> consumable part.

Paul:

Serpentine belts and timing belts are unrelated components. You should
probably avoid offering technical input in areas that you do not understand.
Please consult with a professional about your own vehicle with regard to
timing belts, because if you own a model that uses one you may be posed for
a more expensive repair than you realize.

As to the reliability of serpentine belts - they have long proven themselves
to be far more reliable than the v-belt predecessor, and have long
established that they are not a high cost, single point of failure. They
are a moderate cost, low frequency maintenance item.

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Eric G. - 31 Aug 2007 23:13 GMT

>>> What are folks paying to replace the timing belt on a Sante Fe? Are
>>> you all replacing water pump at the same time?
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> have long established that they are not a high cost, single point of
> failure. They are a moderate cost, low frequency maintenance item.

Mike, you beat me to it, and did a better job of it too.

Eric

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Eric G. - 31 Aug 2007 23:12 GMT

Paul Johnson <baloo@ursine.ca> wrote in news:1188575659.416197.189720
@z24g2000prh.googlegroups.com:

LOL. Yes, and believe everything you read on the Interweb :-)

There is a timing belt (or chain depending on model year and engine). The
serpentine belt is a whole different beast and one has NOTHING to do with
the other.

Good guess though.

Eric

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Rev. Tom Wenndt - 01 Sep 2007 05:12 GMT

I guess someone here needs to try to answer your question.

First of all, while I'm not sure which engine you have, I will assume it is
one of the older V6's (the 2.7L or the 3.5L). If you have one of the new
ones ('07), the re-design has gone to engines with timing chains, not belts.

But assuming it is one of those two, I got mine changed along with the spark
plugs (platinum) changed out for $750 from the dealer. Considering there
isn't much room there, especially for the 3.5L, I thought I did pretty well.

I would expect the 4-cylinder to be less. It is a comparatively easy job in
the 4.

I have also heard that the 2.7L has a much higher failure rate, especially
if you let it get beyond the 60,000 mile plateau. But I wouldn't monkey
around with either of them.

> What are folks paying to replace the timing belt on a Sante Fe? Are
> you all replacing water pump at the same time?
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> For everyone's benefit, please post back to group. I do not check the
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hyundaitech - 04 Sep 2007 18:08 GMT

Actually, it's the 2.4 that has the high failure rate. I have never once
seen a 2.7 with a timing belt problem. In fact, I've never even heard of
one that I can recall.

The best advice is to shop around.

On the 2.4, you'll also want to replace the balance shaft belt (a timing
belt of sorts), and you'll want to have the work done by a shop that's
very experienced in timing belts. This engine is particularly easy to
mistime if it isn't done by someone knowledgeable about this engine. It
probably won't cause any serious issues, but you could be left with a very
annoying vibration.

On either, the tensioner and water pump are covered for 10 years/100k
miles. So if you're near the 4 year/60k mark for first replacement (and
the original owner), don't replace them. If they're beyond or near the
end of the warranty period, then definitely replace the tensioner. Use
your discretion on the water pump. They don't fail often, but you'll be
paying the same labor (and a little more) all over again if the pump fails
a short time later.

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