Well I removed all but the last blot on the frame of the car.
This is one that is coved by the plastic mud flap.
This blot is the one nearest the front.
The head is fine but it turns and turns and does not back out.
I had heat on it BUT that did not do it.
picture...because i have no idea what your taking about if the bolt is in the subframe...the nut on the inside (is welded) and it will just spin...you need a new subframe. if its the one i'm thinking of
Went and saw the dealer today.
They are going to replace the whole front frame
They think maybe another week or so.
I will inspect the frame to see why they did it .
I find it hard to believe it is just because of the one messed up nut.
I was under my car today trying to locate the source of a noise and found a bad front sway bar link. Anyway, beeing under there I looked at the rust since I want to apply some rust converter and and paint to help protect the frame. I was horrified to see that there is not only surface rust down there. The subframe (I think it's what's called the subframe) is completely rotted at some places
I had planned going to the dealer for the control arms recall, but now I see that even with new control arms, my car still won't be safe! I'm a student and can't afford to replace the subframe. I just installed 4 new struts and mounts, I bought a timing belt kit, water pump and crank pulley that I planned to install soon, and planned to do some other maintenance to have a car in great condition. Now I'm not sure if I should stop putting money in there and be forced to buy another car
I know there is a recall for the subframe on the sonata, but not on the elantra
Please, let me know what happens with your car. Did you still have any warranty ? Are they replacing the subframe free of charge even if it's not a recall on the elantra ? Did they simply offer it, or did you asked for it ?
Damned! I just go rid of my previous car last summer because the frame was dangerously rotten, and bought a newer car thinking I would have a couple years ahead without beeing too concerned by invasive frame rust. Guess not:hand: The problem is that the car was a 1987 Nissan Maxima! Yes, the car was 21 years old and in not much worse condition than this damned 7 years old hyundai!
If there is a slight chance that they will replace my subframe, I need to know it before going to the dealer for the control arms recall. I'm kind of scared to drive my car now
Great! Thanks for the update. I'll see if I can get them to replace the subframe with the control arms. It sure is not in good shape. Holes in some places, and probably paper thin at other places where it might still look OK.
Well the recall FINALLY came in the mail.
Friday Fed 2, 2010.
What took Hyundai sooooo Looooooooooooooong to send it?
I know it takes some time for dealers to get parts in
BUT
9 months
On a SAFETY issue like this!
Why so long HYUNDAI????????????????????
you dont even need the engine hoist to to do the subframe....the tranny and the other engine mount hold it in place. you want to be able to rock it back and forth to line up the bolts for hte other mounts .
glad it was taken care of...but i think theyhave been doing so many of them it took them awhile.
you dont even need the engine hoist to to do the subframe....the tranny and the other engine mount hold it in place. you want to be able to rock it back and forth to line up the bolts for hte other mounts .
glad it was taken care of...but i think theyhave been doing so many of them it took them awhile.
good to hear they covered it, about the recall letter I got mine really late too, maybe just a Postal delay may not have been Hyundai, The dealer you purchased it at would also send you a letter as that is how I find out all the recalls, besides here of coarse, lol
I just found that thread again, I had forgot to update on my situation. I called the dealer maybe in october, and it took a while to have the parts, so I got an appointment in late november or early december. Unfortunately, they did not replace my control arms, wich were still in acceptable condition, but they changed my subframe:clap:
I will probably eventually replace my control arms, but I can wait for a while. The subframe was really the big problem as I could not have changed it myself, and it would have costed way too much compared to the value of the car. Now with a brand new subframe, I know it will last for as long as the rest of the car will.
I brought an aftermarket power steering hose (pressure side only, could not find an aftermarket succion side) at the same time and had the dealer replace it, and they replaced the succion side also. I paid for the succion hose and for the labor, and also for the alignment required after the recall work. The subframe and labor related to the subframe was free.
So for all those that live in an area where the recall is effective, it's well woth a trip to the dealer!
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