The Original i30 Owners Club

GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => PETROL => Topic started by: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 14:55:47

Title: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 14:55:47: Hi,

I don't know if I'm crazy or not, but I'm hearing a different noise on my i30 engine during the startup in the morning. The noise is a tec! tec! tec!

I am wondering if it could be the Hydraulic Tappet (is that the right term?).

My i30 is a 2.0 petrol

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HskjdpKB-fk[/youtube]

What do you say?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on March 11, 2010, 16:25:38: Hi Luiz. Does it disappear when the engine has warmed up?

It did sound like a tappet to me. How's your oil level?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 16:31:58: Hi,

When it's warmed up the noise is very low, but I can still hear it there.

The oil level is fine, the weird thing is that the noise appeared after the 2.500km revision.

I left my car at Hyundai, they said tomorrow I'll have an answer about it.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on March 11, 2010, 16:37:36: Quote from: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 16:31:58

... the noise appeared after the 2.500km revision.

I left my car at Hyundai, they said tomorrow I'll have an answer about it.

Good luck. Doesn't sound too serious to me but it's better to let the experts check it out.

Is the "revision" some kind of intermediate service?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 16:50:16: Thank you.

It was the first "revision", they changed the oil and filter.

I think "revision" is not the right term to it.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Lorian on March 11, 2010, 17:02:01: I think you mean 1st Service.

Take it back and tell them it only made this noise since the service, see what they say. Defintely get it checked out.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on March 11, 2010, 17:26:15: Quote from: Lorian on March 11, 2010, 17:02:01
Take it back and tell them it only made this noise since the service, see what they say. Defintely get it checked out.

Good advice, agreed, but I think he's already alerted them...

Quote from: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 16:31:58
I left my car at Hyundai, they said tomorrow I'll have an answer about it.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 17:41:32: Thanks, "1st service" was what I wanted to say.

I told them about the noise appearing after the 1st service, but I think I need to enforce that to them, but I need to be careful too, if they think I am complaining about their service on my car maybe I won't have my car fixed correctly, they are very sensitive.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: StarSeeker on March 11, 2010, 18:53:03: It sounds to me like the Hydraulic Tappets and it could be that the oil they used when changed, is of a higher viscosity (thicker).

Also, why did you need an oil and filter change at 2500Km :question:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Lorian on March 11, 2010, 19:39:10: They do in some markets, presumably the conditions are harsh enough in Rio to require it. I must go there and find out.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: PeeJay36 on March 11, 2010, 20:37:24: My brother in law had a 1.4 like me, both have this rattle, both been back several times.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 11, 2010, 20:57:20: Quote from: StarSeeker on March 11, 2010, 18:53:03
It sounds to me like the Hydraulic Tappets and it could be that the oil they used when changed, is of a higher viscosity (thicker).

Also, why did you need an oil and filter change at 2500Km :question:

That's my suspicion, but I can't prove it. Maybe they will change the oil again and tomorrow show me the car without any noise.

They said me, due to the long trip, long time idle, they need to do the oil and filter change, but I think they want my money. :lol:

Quote from: Lorian on March 11, 2010, 19:39:10
They do in some markets, presumably the conditions are harsh enough in Rio to require it. I must go there and find out.

You are welcome here.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 12, 2010, 13:10:43: I just came back from the dealer.

They said that the tappet is really producing a noise, they tried to convince me that the noise would disappear in the future, but I didn't like it and they contacted Hyundai and they will know what they should do about it when Hyundai answer it.

We listened to other i30 there and none of them had this issue, just mine.

Let's see how long I will wait for it. I have the car now, they said that there is no problem to use it.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on March 12, 2010, 13:21:31: Thanks for the update Luiz. If it was serious they wouldn't have let you drive away so that's good news :)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on March 12, 2010, 22:12:23: :eek:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: accim on March 30, 2010, 07:21:54: My Elantra had that sound, but after 90,000 kms or something.. Definitely not nice to hear on a relatively new car..
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on March 30, 2010, 08:00:58: Quote from: lvarella on March 12, 2010, 13:10:43
I just came back from the dealer...

... they contacted Hyundai and they will know what they should do about it when Hyundai answer it.

Any joy yet Luiz :question:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 30, 2010, 14:54:53: I left him yesterday at Hyundai. :'(

I hope they are treating him nicely and get my problem solved.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on March 31, 2010, 19:22:16: I just called the dealer and he said the Tappets are untidy and they are solving the problem and maybe I can get my car tomorrow.

What could cause that?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on March 31, 2010, 22:14:59: "tappets are untidy" that sounds very technical... wonder if his kids bedrooms are "within tolerances..." :lol:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 03:17:40: Quote from: Dazzler on March 31, 2010, 22:14:59
"tappets are untidy" that sounds very technical... wonder if his kids bedrooms are "within tolerances..." :lol:

OMG, I feel I said something really wrong... :'(

Tappets are not aligned correctly. Is it better?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on April 01, 2010, 08:10:12: Quote from: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 03:17:40
Quote from: Dazzler on March 31, 2010, 22:14:59
"tappets are untidy" that sounds very technical... wonder if his kids bedrooms are "within tolerances..." :lol:

OMG, I feel I said something really wrong... :'(

Tappets are not aligned correctly. Is it better?

Sorry Ivarella.... I couldn't resist.. Your English is way better than any of my "other" languages (just having a bit of fun - didn't mean to make you sad :-[)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 13:36:36: Quote from: Dazzler on April 01, 2010, 08:10:12
Quote from: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 03:17:40
Quote from: Dazzler on March 31, 2010, 22:14:59
"tappets are untidy" that sounds very technical... wonder if his kids bedrooms are "within tolerances..." :lol:

OMG, I feel I said something really wrong... :'(

Tappets are not aligned correctly. Is it better?

Sorry Ivarella.... I couldn't resist.. Your English is way better than any of my "other" languages (just having a bit of fun - didn't mean to make you sad :-[)

No problem, I was worried that I could have offended who was reading my post. If that's not the case, that's fine.

It's remind me an episode in NY.

I was looking for a NY Cap, but I want it with elastic in the back so it could fix better in my head. The problem was that on every store I was asking for a Cap with Rubber to fix better in my head and everytime I asked it people laughed, got embarrassed and I was not able to find the Cap.

When I got back at my friend's home (american) I told him I was having a hard time to find this Cap and he laughed a lot and explained that I was asking for a Cap with a Condom = (Rubber) in the back.

I was so embarrassed, all that people thought that I was crazy.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: eye30 on April 01, 2010, 14:22:38: Quote from: lvarella on March 31, 2010, 19:22:16
he said the Tappets are untidy

New engine?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 18:15:12: I just came back from the Dealer.

I am disappointed, he said that they couldn't find anything, the noise is there and Hyundai doesn't know what it can be that I should not worry because I have 5 years of warranty and if something gets wrong or broke they will fix it.

I'll take my car to another Dealer.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on April 01, 2010, 18:46:18: Very sad news :'(

Untidy - or whatever - tappets should be fixable on the spot.

Yeah, you go to another dealer mate. At least they got the bit about the warranty right...
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: eye30 on April 01, 2010, 19:30:09: Quote from: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 18:15:12
he said that they couldn't find anything, the noise is there and Hyundai doesn't know what it can be

Is that Hy HQ or their Hy chap in the garage. The one with the spanner and hammer and a bit of grease on his face:lol:?

I'd contact HY HQ and ask if this has been logged and what they intend to do about it.

Also, will they pick up the tab if you breakdown at some unearthly hour and you have to incur costs etc etc

Doesn't instil confidence.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 19:33:57: Quote from: eye30 on April 01, 2010, 19:30:09
Quote from: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 18:15:12
he said that they couldn't find anything, the noise is there and Hyundai doesn't know what it can be

Is that Hy HQ or their Hy chap in the garage. The one with the spanner and hammer and a bit of grease on his face:lol:?

I'd contact HY HQ and ask if this has been logged and what they intend to do about it.

Also, will they pick up the tab if you breakdown at some unearthly hour and you have to incur costs etc etc

Doesn't instil confidence.

The Dealer said that was Hy HQ answer to my problem. The problem here is that Hyundai is represented by another group and they are making mistakes and Hyundai will pay the price in the future because of it.

I'll take to another dealer, I have the feeling that they didn't give their best.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Zhangster on April 01, 2010, 20:45:57: i got one word for u about that dealership : ******** :-[ :-[ :-[

change something/do something....... if it wasent the problem... wack it with a hammer and let the hyundai warranty inspectors have a look at it.. SEE!! its broken... :P :P :lol: oh oh.. and remmeber to remove the hammer from the piece u wacked... its more convincing hahaha :)

the big Z.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 20:57:14: Quote from: Zhangster on April 01, 2010, 20:45:57
i got one word for u about that dealership : ******* :-[ :-[ :-[

change something/do something....... if it wasent the problem... wack it with a hammer and let the hyundai warranty inspectors have a look at it.. SEE!! its broken... :P :P :lol: oh oh.. and remmeber to remove the hammer from the piece u wacked... its more convincing hahaha :)

the big Z.

That can be a solution :lol:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Zhangster on April 01, 2010, 21:18:17: hi again m8

i just watched ur clip... and as an old mechanic it dosent sounds like broken/uneven ajusted Tappets.....

to me it sounds like a heat protection shield on the exhaust manifold or at the exhaust pipe it self... likes it not secured probably.

if thats not the case its could some engine berings or waterpump housing wheel.. or just a broken belt ajustment wheel

Z:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 01, 2010, 21:25:57: Quote from: Zhangster on April 01, 2010, 21:18:17
hi again m8

i just watched ur clip... and as an old mechanic it dosent sounds like broken/uneven ajusted Tappets.....

to me it sounds like a heat protection shield on the exhaust manifold or at the exhaust pipe it self... likes it not secured probably.

if thats not the case its could some engine berings or waterpump housing wheel.. or just a broken belt ajustment wheel

Z:

Hummmm

When I get the car to another Dealer I will tell them about it. I'll try to record a new video, because the noise is louder when I accelerate it, maybe the vibration is causing this on something not secured properly.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on April 01, 2010, 21:45:36: Hey Daniel... easy on the language mate :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Zhangster on April 02, 2010, 08:14:39: Quote from: Shambles on April 01, 2010, 21:45:36
Hey Daniel... easy on the language mate :rolleyes:

whoops :D

im just feeling with the guy hehe

anyway... i hope hyundai figues it out soon... :)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 02, 2010, 16:48:56: As promised.

Engine.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAqIYNFvieI#)

The quality is not so good, but you can hear the noise when I accelerate.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: eye30 on April 02, 2010, 16:58:10: Doesn't sound right to me
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on April 03, 2010, 10:58:04: Very good Ivarella (clear enough to hear what you are talking about) :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on April 04, 2010, 00:11:06: how many kms is it until your next service,I'm thinking the oil isn't up to the job,as I've found that to be the case in my cars and the father in laws 2009 elantra [same engine as 2.0 petrol i30] and his car has only done 2,000 kms and it rattles also on cold start up.[30-45 seconds] the oil may be the culprit. :idea:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 04, 2010, 18:06:24: I am not happy at all. :mad:

My car has 3.500km and the noise appeared after the 1st service, I intend to take the car to another dealer this week, because it will take a long time to next service that is 10.000km.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on April 05, 2010, 00:04:09: the three cars i mentioned in my post above started to rattle on cold start up also after the first service . :mad:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 14, 2010, 16:23:28: Another i30 after 1st service presented the noise. :mad:

I took my car to another dealer yesterday, he just called me saying that he was able to hear the noise but they can't identify where is it, they will do a lot of tests in my car today and want me to go there in the morning to listening the noise. I don't wanna go there to listening the noise I want a solution.

Am I the mechanic or they?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on April 14, 2010, 23:17:37: Hi Ivarella .. Must be very frustrating (I wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry if they asked me to come and listen to the noise in that circumstance :rolleyes:)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Pip on April 15, 2010, 03:18:34: As has already been said here, oil would be a high suspect but it hasn't yet been identified. However, because it's obvious I guess the dealer has eliminated that as the cause.

Just the same, can you tell us what they used?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: PeeJay36 on April 15, 2010, 18:45:51: I know its not the same engine, but I ( and other owners including my brother) have a tapping noise on my 1.4 its annoying and sometimes difficult (?) to repeat to dealers. The car sounds far too mechanical to me for a modern car, and is (IMHO) under powered. It spoils a fine car and has put me of replacing the car like for like.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 15, 2010, 20:18:38: Quote from: Pip on April 15, 2010, 03:18:34
As has already been said here, oil would be a high suspect but it hasn't yet been identified. However, because it's obvious I guess the dealer has eliminated that as the cause.

Just the same, can you tell us what they used?

The motor oil they used is Pentosin. They say it's approved by Hyundai.

I didn't go to the dealer today, I refused to go there just to listen the noise. I didn't receive any news from them yet.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Pip on April 16, 2010, 14:07:49: Quote from: lvarella on April 15, 2010, 20:18:38
The motor oil they used is Pentosin. They say it's approved by Hyundai.

There is of course more than one Pentosin engine oil. Even without knowing the exact oil used, I could only find marketing fluff along with car manufacturer's specifications met but no other actual specs. Quite a lot can be deduced from the manufacturers numbers associated with the oil but without knowing which oil nothing can be gleaned.

It would still be nice to know which oil was used, particularly if it proves to be the cause of the noise so others can avoid it for that particular engine type.

As far as I know Hyundai does not "approve" any particular oils but instead asks that they meet certain ACEA standards. Which ones, are documented in the handbook.

Even so, if an oil meets the required standard it is no guarantee that it is the equal of another that also meets that same standard. There is no doubt in my mind that some engines prefer one oil over another and will run quieter. Particularly WRT "sewing machine" ticking noises from the valve gear on start-up.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 16, 2010, 16:15:49: The dealer called me this morning.

They are having a hard time to find out where is the noise, he told me they are suspecting it's coming from the ac or alternator bearing.

I'll not have my car this weekend, I miss him so much :'(
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Lorian on April 16, 2010, 20:37:08: If it was it would stop if they removed the aux belt.

Whilst the noise is probably different, it calls this thread to mind:

https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,4435.30.html
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 16, 2010, 20:47:03: Quote from: Lorian on April 16, 2010, 20:37:08
If it was it would stop if they removed the aux belt.

Whilst the noise is probably different, it calls this thread to mind:

https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,4435.30.html

Omg, I felt it was me reporting the same problem.....I already told them about the alternator, I hope they took a serious look at it.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 17, 2010, 14:22:46: Dealer called yesterday and they are still struggling to find out the problem.

He asked to me to call Hyundai Assistance and get a car, because they don't know when my car will be fixed.

I was surprised(good surprise) by Hyundai Assistance, it took 10 min and I received the notification that the car was booked for me and just needed to go there and get it.

I got a Fiat Idea, do you know this car?

I miss so much my i30.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: eye30 on April 17, 2010, 16:00:56: Quote from: lvarella on April 17, 2010, 14:22:46

I got a Fiat Idea, do you know this car?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Idea

http://www.fiat.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/FIAT_COM/showroom/showroom.jsp?categoryOID=-1073762980
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 22, 2010, 22:07:48: Got the car this morning, the manager said the problem was solved, I was happy. When i got there the car was waiting for me, but was not cold.

I went to my garage a few minutes ago and surprise, the noise is there, the same noise... I don't know what to do.

I am really disappointed, I think they don't know how to fix the car, I don't know if it is lack of training or what else could it be.

:'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on April 22, 2010, 22:15:19: Very sorry Ivarella... :'(

Without re-reading all your posts is there another dealer reasonably close?...

I suggest you contact Hyundai assistance again with an angry/ upset voice...

after all this business I'm sure you can manage that :cool:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on April 29, 2010, 19:59:20: The mechanic from Hyundai came here at my home today and could listen the noise perfectly, verified a lot of things.

Now we have the following situations:

- Tappets

or

- CVVT Valve

I scheduled to leave my car at the dealer next Tuesday. I hope this drama ends with a Happy End.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on April 29, 2010, 20:00:44: ^ I hope so too Luiz. That car of yours is living at your dealers :eek:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on May 11, 2010, 16:09:27: Just to update it.

My "precioussss" is still on the Dealer, nothing has been fixed, Dealer wants to talk to Hyundai for some help on the issue.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on May 11, 2010, 16:35:19: Quote from: lvarella on May 11, 2010, 16:09:27

... Dealer wants to talk to Hyundai for some help on the issue.

That's actually quite a positive move. Twice my dealership(s) have "engaged Hyundai Technical" and twice they have delivered.

Fingers crossed mate :)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Lorian on May 11, 2010, 17:39:22: I know some other makes of cars can suffer from noisy tappets when the oil has been left to drain too long at service, and/or wrong viscocity being used, causing the lifters to get air to stick inside. I don't know much about this other than one of my colleagues had the problem on a ford some years ago. Maybe it's a possibility on an i30 too, I don't know.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on May 12, 2010, 14:17:27: Manager called me.

They found out a problem with the "tablets" that are responsible for the Tappet regulation. They are ordering the "tablets" and I'll get my car tomorrow because they need to wait for the "tablets" to fix my car and he said that nothing will get worse if I use the car.

I really hope this will fix the problem.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 01, 2010, 21:58:25: Just an update.

The car still have the problem, I am really pissed off with this situation. I am thinking about selling the car and never buy a car from Hyundai so soon.

I contacted Hyundai and gave them a last chance to fix my car or I'll publish in a newspaper what I am going through and sue them.

A lot of people here in Brazil are unhappy with Hyundai and selling their cars and publishing over the internet all the problems we are having here.

Hyundai needs to wake up, they are not responsible for ours cars here, it's another company and they are doing Hyundai gets a bad reputation over here.

We already are complaining about the high prices of services and pieces to the car, it's not helping Hyundai in Brazil
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on July 01, 2010, 22:23:32: :eek: :eek: contact Hyundai, Korea head office,they may help with the situation. :idea:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on July 01, 2010, 22:33:05: :-[ not good at all :'(
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 05, 2010, 15:46:19: I already sent an e-mail to Hyundai Korea, but no response yet.

I left my car in another Dealer again, suggested by Hyundai Caoa, they heard the noise and will investigate the problem, here we go again.

I brought I new car and with 5900kms it's older than my previous with 20.000km that never had to fix his engine, it's really frustrating.

:'(
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on July 05, 2010, 22:53:26: Hi again Ivarella...

Overall the i30 has terrific Owner satifaction results and a relatively low failure rate .. but I know that doesn't help you.. :'(
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 06, 2010, 14:39:46: Quote from: Dazzler on July 05, 2010, 22:53:26
Hi again Ivarella...

Overall the i30 has terrific Owner satifaction results and a relatively low failure rate .. but I know that doesn't help you.. :'(

That's not happening here in Brazil, everyday when I open the Brazil i30 Forum, someone has a problem and today another got the same problem I have after his first service.

It's becoming frustrating and Hyundai will pay the price for that when the magazines start to publish all these problems. Hyundai in the past abandoned Brazil and let everyone unhappy and now Hyundai is trying to come back, but with all these problems it's not gonna happen the way they would like.

This month, i30 sold 1/3 of what it's sell every month and that's because in every Auto Forum, people are complaining about i30.

I'm really sad, because I had hope in Hyundai to change our market here, but I think I'll come back to VW where I had never had a problem like that, I loved my VW Polo and miss it because it never got a problem in 3 years and i30 with 3 months a have engine problem.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: eye30 on July 06, 2010, 18:54:13: Quote from: lvarella on July 06, 2010, 14:39:46
everyday when I open the Brazil i30 Forum, someone has a problem and today another got the same problem I have after his first service.

Can you give a brief list of what the problems are just to see whether anyone on here is experiencing them.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 06, 2010, 20:02:31: Quote from: eye30 on July 06, 2010, 18:54:13
Quote from: lvarella on July 06, 2010, 14:39:46
everyday when I open the Brazil i30 Forum, someone has a problem and today another got the same problem I have after his first service.

Can you give a brief list of what the problems are just to see whether anyone on here is experiencing them.

Sure.

- Suspension Problem
- Engine Failure ( Shows that picture in the Panel)
- Engine Noise after 1st service
- Gear Box ( 2 already have to change it)

And there are the problems with the Dealers.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on July 06, 2010, 21:36:47: Sorry Ivarella but can you remind me where yours is Manufactured (It has to be a manufacturing issue because the i30 uses good components like Bosch etc...) :-[
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 07, 2010, 14:27:52: Quote from: Dazzler on July 06, 2010, 21:36:47
Sorry Ivarella but can you remind me where yours is Manufactured (It has to be a manufacturing issue because the i30 uses good components like Bosch etc...) :-[

What I know is that they are coming directly from Korea. There is some clue in the car that I can look at?

The dealer called a few minutes ago and said the problem is solved, like I heard many times before. I really hope it's fine now, but I am starting to believe in Santa Claus too.

He said the problem was in the spark plugs, it was causing the noise. Should I believe that? That noise in my video can be caused by Spark Plugs?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Pip on July 07, 2010, 14:46:25: You described the noise as "tec-tec-tec" but the video sounded more like a dry bearing noise to me. Tappets sounded like a good bet as they make a ticking noise like a sewing machine. Perhaps it is something like a bearing in the alternator or timing belt tensioner. Either of these may have been loaded by a belt retension during the service. It will be very interesting to get the final diagnosis but I can't link a spark plug to the noise at all. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on July 07, 2010, 14:53:13: Well if they say they've "solved" the problem, you'll soon find out :)

(click to show/hide)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/find-santa-claus-10.jpg)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 07, 2010, 15:02:27: Quote from: Pip on July 07, 2010, 14:46:25
You described the noise as "tec-tec-tec" but the video sounded more like a dry bearing noise to me. Tappets sounded like a good bet as they make a ticking noise like a sewing machine. Perhaps it is something like a bearing in the alternator or timing belt tensioner. Either of these may have been loaded by a belt retension during the service. It will be very interesting to get the final diagnosis but I can't link a spark plug to the noise at all. :rolleyes:

I don't believe too and I am preparing myself to get disappointed one more time with Hyundai Dealers.

Quote from: Shambles on July 07, 2010, 14:53:13
Well if they say they've "solved" the problem, you'll soon find out :)

(click to show/hide)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/find-santa-claus-10.jpg)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Mutley on July 08, 2010, 01:14:07: Did you get it sorted this time mate? I just read through this thread and it makes me sad and annoyed about what you've had to go through :'( :'(
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 08, 2010, 14:20:54: As expected the noise is still there and nothing has changed.

I gave them a last chance to fix my car, I want someone from Hyundai Korea, an i30 expert , the dealer just know how to change oil and that's it.

If they don't fix my car, I'll go to the newspapers, magazines and publish everything and sue them. I am tired to being treated like trash by them. :mad: :mad: :mad:

Unfortunately that's how things work here.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on July 08, 2010, 23:06:06: Hi Ivarella .. that is Crazy (especially if your car comes from Korea like the Aussie ones do :eek:) Failure/problem rate over here very low compared to other brands...
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Mutley on July 09, 2010, 00:50:14: Have they tried changing the oil to a different one at all?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 09, 2010, 02:16:33: Quote from: Dazzler on July 08, 2010, 23:06:06
Hi Ivarella .. that is Crazy (especially if your car comes from Korea like the Aussie ones do :eek:) Failure/problem rate over here very low compared to other brands...

That´s crazy, I love the car, the noise doesn´t seem to be causing trouble to the car for now, that´s my impression, but every time I turn it on, it makes me crazy.
The noise is not normal and for sure it will bring me problem in the near future.

Quote from: Mutley on July 09, 2010, 00:50:14
Have they tried changing the oil to a different one at all?

They told me they are using the Oil recommended by Hyundai and that the oil is fine.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Mutley on July 09, 2010, 02:45:06: What viscosity is the oil they are using?

The noise certainly does sound strange!
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 09, 2010, 16:29:52: They are using 10w40.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on July 10, 2010, 01:00:21: but what brand of oil is it.?
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on July 10, 2010, 01:01:38: Quote from: Mutley on July 09, 2010, 00:50:14
Have they tried changing the oil to a different one at all?
im thinking that also. :idea:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 10, 2010, 02:39:32: Oh God.....another i30 with the same problem. We are thinking to get all together and go complain in Hyundai Building here. That's an absurd.

Hyundai will not be happy if we accomplish this.

Quote from: 2i30s on July 10, 2010, 01:01:38
Quote from: Mutley on July 09, 2010, 00:50:14
Have they tried changing the oil to a different one at all?
im thinking that also. :idea:

One of the cars with the problem tried 3 types of different oils and none of them worked.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: 2i30s on July 10, 2010, 04:08:59: none of them worked. :eek:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Mutley on July 10, 2010, 05:08:38: Well I'm stumped :eek:
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: lvarella on July 14, 2010, 14:44:29: Hyundai took a look at our i30 forum here and heard the noise in the video I've posted, after that they called me and said that the noise is really strange and something is not right. :D

He is scheduling a date next week that a mechanic can go at my home and make the diagnostic before I take the car to the Dealer.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Shambles on July 14, 2010, 14:46:36: I'll bet you're not crossing your fingers or holding your breath, all this fuss you've had to put up with...
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on July 14, 2010, 14:58:50: Maybe our forum will end up helping you a bit :D (about time!!!)
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: BAD on December 28, 2010, 16:43:32: I understand why Ivarella is upset with the i30, but for a car model that exist here for less than 2 yrs, numbers are I bit different than what he wrote. We have a car magazine called 4 RODAS that uses a car for 60k kilometers and than takes it apart. i30 after the 60k was with no problem and they said that it was far the best car they disassemble (ed.612 dec2010).
Even more: on a public query the same magazine brings the i30 as second place with 99,6 in the medium size hatches, loosing the first place for the Focus with 100.7 because of part prices (Focus comes from Argentina, next door and i30 from Korea). The market ranking puts i30 as the 22nd model car sold during last month, more than Civic(28th), C3, Fit and others. I have a i30 for 1 yr now and never had any problem but as I said I understand that shit happens and I would like to know what happen to his car and if Hyundai solve his problem.
Title: Re: Strange Noise
Post by: Dazzler on December 28, 2010, 17:51:48: Thanks bad.. it is great to hear some positive feedback from your country :mrgreen:

There is no doubt in my mind (and that of most of our members I am sure) that the i30 is a well designed and well made car with far better than average reliability and an excellent warranty. There will always be the odd lemon in every brand unfortunately. :cool: