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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => PETROL => Topic started by: nuttzo40 on July 23, 2020, 08:27:52

Title: 2010 i30 failing valve body 127,000km?
Post by: nuttzo40 on July 23, 2020, 08:27:52

Taken the car to a transmission place for an inspection,been told that apparently it needs a new valve body for $1950 and shop owner was unable to guarantee it would fix it without further issues and was pushing for a full rebuild.

The problem though is that the transmission has no issues when shifting up,down or reversing,doesn't change early or late and isn't harsh.

The only reason I got it inspected in the first place was because it would on the odd ocassion exhibit a very slight hardly noticeable shudder or jolt when almost at a complete stop,doesn't happen often only sometimes.

Any suggestions on what to do? I would have considered paying the 1950 if the shop was confident in their diagnosis.

I could keep running the car and nudge it in to reverse at the last second ,would that make the gearbox worse over time?

Or should I get rid of it?

Title: 2010 i30 failing valve body 127,000km?
Post by: Dazzler on July 23, 2020, 09:59:32

Hi there,

Did you miss a number out of the mileage in this thread title? Surely it has done more than 12,700 in 10 years!

Any idea how long since it had the transmission fluid replaced. I would do that as a 1st option. Preferably at a transmission specialist.

I definitely wouldn't be dishing out that sort of money on a car of that age with that minor issue.

Title: 2010 i30 failing valve body 127,000km?
Post by: nuttzo40 on July 23, 2020, 12:03:49

yes sorry missed a zero,127000km.

I am going to get a second opinion from another transmission  place which offer a free test drive.

Title: Re: 2010 i30 failing valve body 127,000km?
Post by: nuttzo40 on August 19, 2020, 16:49:54

Ended up having to get the valve body replaced and new filter and fluid for $2000.

Title: Re: 2010 i30 failing valve body 127,000km?
Post by: Dazzler on August 19, 2020, 21:46:29

Quote from: nuttzo40 on August 19, 2020, 16:49:54

Ended up having to get the valve body replaced and new filter and fluid for $2000.

Ouch!  :Shocked: But thanks for the update. Much appreciated. :goodjob:

Title: Re: 2010 i30 failing valve body 127,000km?
Post by: nuttzo40 on August 20, 2020, 02:29:16

Quote from: Dazzler on August 19, 2020, 21:46:29

Quote from: nuttzo40 on August 19, 2020, 16:49:54

Ended up having to get the valve body replaced and new filter and fluid for $2000.

Ouch!  :Shocked: But thanks for the update. Much appreciated. :goodjob:

A bit of a punch in the guts but it had to be done,I could have left it but I like a nice drive.

At least the car now drives like brand new,the interior is like brand new.



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