Does the 2007 hyundai accent GS hatchback have a "zero clearance" engine? if the timing belt breaks, will is cause severe damage to the engine?

Hi located under the back seat - beneath a black platic plate- is the fuel pump unit. When this unit is remived u will find the fuel filter inside of it- causion is advised wen taking this unit appart if a clip breaks, as it is platic, u f@kd.

-Always refer to its repair manual.

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Mai

may not be any damage to motor.

look for any hoses or wires that may be contacting a hot surface or a pulley .if there is alot of oil on the engine then a wash isnt a bad idea. you can generally do it your self for about 10 bucks and a little time keep in mind engines have sensitive electronics that will be damaged if sprayed with water.knowing what to keep dry is key here. check the oil dipstick and cap, transmission fluid dipstick. look for any type of leaks. a good way is to sit a clean peice of cardboard under the car over night. inspecting it the next day will show if something is leaking.hope this helps..let me know what you find.

Most manufactures recommend changing the Timing belt at around 60,000 miles / 100,000 Km or 7 years, whichever comes first. They have been known to last a lot longer than that but it is cheaper to have it replaced than to risk critical and expensive engine damage if it breaks.

if the timing belt breaks it will bend the valves

The risk you run is having the belt break which can cause more extensive internal engine damage. You should at least have it looked at which can be done by a trusted mechanic. When you go in don't mention you can only do it if "it is going to break tomorrow". You should consider the cost of both scenarios. This should be a $400 or less to complete. Let me know if you need anything further.

you wont need to change it until at least 100,000 miles. Typically that will last the life of the car. But alot of people, including myself, wait until it breaks to replace it. It is about $1000 to replace because the engine has to be partially disassembled.

The glass is installed using a strong verithane adhesive and is best left to a professional to prevent breaking the glass and leaking after installation.

Timing belt replacement is NOT easy and not for the average do it yourselfer. Installing the belt incorrectly can cause severe engine damage by bending the valves, breaking pistons etc. Take this one to a professional.