Car Engine Gone?

MONTA77

MEMBER
2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
102,000 MILES

I just got my car about a year ago. Its an 05 Hyundai tuscan that I got from the dealership. I was driving it and I turned the heat on after it was running for awhile and I heard screeching noises so I turned the heat off. Well, the noise continued and everything was fine it was overheating. I got to a stop on my way home and then it overheated a lot but 2 lines before the red line. I pulled over and left it there. Now I took it to the mechanic and its costing about $3000 to get it fixed since half the engine is gone. Also there was anti-freeze, coolent agent and the oil was just done a month ago. What happend, is there anything I can do?

2 Replies

KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,814 POSTS

Your description of the problem is not very clear so I am to able to understand the problem with the engine. I hope my guess is correct.

The screeching noise could have been a fault with the drive belts which resulted in the water pump not working correctly and the overheating. If coolant level is correct, I don't see any major problem with the engine as the overheating did not reach maximum.

If engine can be started, recheck the drive belts and related components for bearing seizure.

Get a second opinion.