Does the Hyundai Elantra GT have a timing belt or chain?
The Hyundai Elantra comes equipped with a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When to replace timing belt on Hyundai 2.7L?
On a 2.7L engine, the water pump is driven by the timing belt; so many shops may suggest that this is replaced when the belt is replaced. It’s a “better safe than sorry” procedure. If the water pump is faulty after the timing belt is replaced, the timing belt job will have to be re-done along with the water pump.
What causes vibration after timing belt and water pump replacement?
If there is a vibration after the timing belt and water pump replacement, it could be that the crankshaft dampener (pulley) is either not seated properly or placed at a slight angle. It could also be that the engine mount that was removed for this job and was not tightened or the rubber part broke while reinstalling it.
What happens if the timing belt is too loose?
If it is too loose, the belt will whip; if it is too tight, it will put excess stress on the bearings of the cogs. Either way, the life of the timing belt could be drastically shortened.
On a 2.7L engine, the water pump is driven by the timing belt; so many shops may suggest that this is replaced when the belt is replaced. It’s a “better safe than sorry” procedure. If the water pump is faulty after the timing belt is replaced, the timing belt job will have to be re-done along with the water pump.
If there is a vibration after the timing belt and water pump replacement, it could be that the crankshaft dampener (pulley) is either not seated properly or placed at a slight angle. It could also be that the engine mount that was removed for this job and was not tightened or the rubber part broke while reinstalling it.
If it is too loose, the belt will whip; if it is too tight, it will put excess stress on the bearings of the cogs. Either way, the life of the timing belt could be drastically shortened.