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Aug 30, 2009, 09:15 PM
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Posted By jsinton

That's why nobody uses this forum, Nova. See ya.

That's why nobody uses this forum, Nova. See ya.
Aug 30, 2009, 06:05 PM
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Views: 11,808
Posted By jsinton

That's partially true. It still requires a...

That's partially true. It still requires a engine hoist, and lifting and tilting the engine. Of course the point is moot, as he's looking at a four cylinder. I mention it because he needs to know...
Aug 30, 2009, 03:17 PM
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Posted By jsinton

You're much better off with the four cylinder...

You're much better off with the four cylinder rather than the six. Six had a problem with the timing chain tensioner that requires removing the whole engine to replace. Not to mention the four is...
Aug 30, 2009, 02:03 PM
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Posted By jsinton

Timing advances with increase in RPM, that's...

Timing advances with increase in RPM, that's normal. 30 degrees? Who told you that?
Aug 30, 2009, 11:53 AM
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Posted By jsinton

A Sonata is a pretty good choice. You still get...

A Sonata is a pretty good choice. You still get 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty on the drivetrain. It's rated as good as Honda or Toyota these days. They have a few problems, but so does every car. ...
Aug 30, 2009, 11:04 AM
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Posted By jsinton

25 miles is not that far. Anyone can fix it, but...

25 miles is not that far. Anyone can fix it, but you need to follow the scheduled service maintainence so you don't void the warranty.
Aug 30, 2009, 11:02 AM
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Posted By jsinton

So can you give us the specifics on what it is?

So can you give us the specifics on what it is?
Aug 30, 2009, 11:01 AM
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Posted By jsinton

I doesn't sound like an optimal situation. Does...

I doesn't sound like an optimal situation. Does the stick move into position like it should? Does if feel like the trans went into third?
Aug 29, 2009, 07:55 PM
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Posted By jsinton

OHHH. THAT'S THE WRONG BOLT! Hope you didn't...

OHHH. THAT'S THE WRONG BOLT! Hope you didn't just render your reverse inoperable...

It's the bigger one. It's a magnetic plug, methinks. Go out and buy a wrench or socket, don't bugger up...
Aug 28, 2009, 12:01 PM
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Posted By jsinton

My guess it the IAC is gunked up or non...

My guess it the IAC is gunked up or non functioning. You could try to take it off and clean it up with WD40 and see if that helps. Did you do a code scan?
Aug 27, 2009, 09:07 PM
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Posted By jsinton

If I were you, I pull out all the relays, and...

If I were you, I pull out all the relays, and reseat them. Or maybe it's a bad connector under the dash someplace?
Aug 27, 2009, 05:27 PM
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Posted By jsinton

So replace the crankshaft sensor. It's probably...

So replace the crankshaft sensor. It's probably the most common reason a car becomes DOA.
Aug 27, 2009, 06:26 AM
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Posted By jsinton

If you hold down the button for too long, it sets...

If you hold down the button for too long, it sets the present station as a "preset" station. Is that what you're doing?
Aug 27, 2009, 05:12 AM
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Posted By jsinton

Did you try eBay? They usually ship to Canada. ...

Did you try eBay? They usually ship to Canada. $75 for a junkyard axle is criminal.
Aug 26, 2009, 03:54 PM
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Views: 7,638
Posted By jsinton

Sounds to me like you got the sprockets wrong. ...

Sounds to me like you got the sprockets wrong. If you got the sprockets wrong, it would produce a CEL. It's not something you can just throw in there and expect it to work, you needed a diagram. ...
Forum: Hyundai Coupe
Aug 26, 2009, 12:27 PM
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Posted By jsinton

"MOT" is Ministry of Transportation in the UK. ...

"MOT" is Ministry of Transportation in the UK. You need a MOT inspection every year, if I'm not mistaken.

As far as your hand brake job, try adjusting the handbrake. If that doesn't work, then...
Aug 26, 2009, 07:46 AM
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Views: 8,106
Posted By jsinton

CV joints - you should be able to find them for...

CV joints - you should be able to find them for $60 to $100 rebuilt. Don't get them from the junkyard, they're not worth it.

IAC - Junkyard or pay a lot of money new. Did you try eBay?

Front...
Aug 26, 2009, 07:40 AM
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Views: 7,638
Posted By jsinton

If you're sure you got the sprocket set correctly...

If you're sure you got the sprocket set correctly when you reattached the belt, then Nova is right, you've got serious engine damage. New motor time. Visit car-part.com for a motor from a junkyard...
Aug 26, 2009, 07:37 AM
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Views: 13,391
Posted By jsinton

Could be a lot of things. I'd start by changing...

Could be a lot of things. I'd start by changing the plugs and wires.

From odb-codes.com:

A code P0300 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

* Faulty spark plugs
...
Aug 25, 2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,391
Posted By jsinton

Could be all kinds of things. Did you do a code...

Could be all kinds of things. Did you do a code scan? Is there a check engine light?
Aug 25, 2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By jsinton

Don't get your panties in a bunch, all dealers...

Don't get your panties in a bunch, all dealers are scumbags. I almost bought a Toyota Prius for my ball & chain (wife) the other day, but the finance guy was so scuzzy, I walked out. You should...
Aug 25, 2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,350
Posted By jsinton

I tried looking it up, but there's no good...

I tried looking it up, but there's no good description. I'm sure there's a way.
Aug 25, 2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,448
Posted By jsinton

It means the synchronizers are getting worn out. ...

It means the synchronizers are getting worn out. Many years ago, there was no synchronizers in a trans, so you had to "double clutch". Even high performance formula one cars are double clutched...
Aug 25, 2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,930
Posted By jsinton

Boy, you paid a lot of money for that clutch. ...

Boy, you paid a lot of money for that clutch. Hopefully it will be worth it in the end, but I don't supposed it's all that good. I got a stock Valeo OEM clutch for $75 myself. I suppose it was...
Aug 25, 2009, 04:30 PM
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Views: 4,930
Posted By jsinton

Are you sure you got the shift forks properly...

Are you sure you got the shift forks properly engaged into the release bearing when you reassembled the trans to the motor? You were supposed to put the release bearing on the output shaft with the...
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