Timing belt replacement and timing

Just to add to this one because I work at a Hyundai dealership. On these models, for some reason, the belts all dry rot really fast especially the AC belt always starts to crack after about 30,000 miles. Typically when we see the drive belts really worn or really cracked, we recommend the timing belt as well. We use our best judgement when we recommend it not strictly based on mileage but also the age of the car. I've replaced these timing belts on these same exact cars with only 17,000 miles strictly because the car sits around a lot and nature does not stop for anyone so the environment continues to eat away at the belts. These timing belts on these cars are, in my opinion, the easiest timing belts I've ever done on any car. I can finish the entire job without rushing through it and put back together properly in around 45 minutes. My dealership charges about $425 I believe because it's typically charged at 3 hours labor because an inexperienced technician can take that long. I do them all the time so it's second nature. These cars have 2 drive belts and a timing belt. If you're a loyal customer to the dealership, most of the time they will try to hell you out and give you some sort of a discount. If you want to do it your self here is the instructions in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Yes only 17,000 miles but the vehicle was 8 was old. Hyundai recommends every 4 years or 60,000 miles. It's worth spending the money now if you plan on keeping the car, otherwise you risk replacing engine components or the entire engine. And no I'm sorry but only going to the dealership to get free work done wouldn't exactly count as a loyal customer.

No you can not install a timing belt designed for another car onto yours. Timing belts are vehicle specific. The amount of teeth they have, the tension of the belt, and the length of the belt. You can't go based on which vehicles timing belts last longer because it all depends on the manufacturer that makes the actual belts. A timing belt dry rotting or wearing has nothing to do with the vehicle itself. It's based on mileage, age, weather conditions. For example, if you live in the northeast, the timing belts wear faster because of constant climate change. If you live in like Florida, it's almost always a constant temperature which helps prolong the life of the timing belt. Northeast is considered severe weather conditions.

Was the tensionier replaced?

If the engine was running smoothly before this happened again, I would double check the tensionnier to make sure it is good. It has to be allowing the belt to get lose and move.

That is the part that keeps tension on the belt to prevent it from slipping.

Is the cover rubbing?

I have had similar experiences with timing belts that I got a little too tight, that does not mean there is a problem, just a bit noisy. It may well go away as the belt gets some time on it.

There are marks on both the chain and the gears to line up.

It's called insurance, the question is, why tear the front off the engine and not pay the extra for peace of mind? If you like to gamble, don't replace it! If it was mine I would!