How to replace the engine/transmission in a 2013 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L

Long crank issue update:
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[@stevemcleod1124]

Awesome job, thanks for putting this video together, I have to change the engine in my sons Elantra and I wasn’t sure it could be pulled out the top as most videos show it coming out the bottom. Lots of work but definitely can be done in the driveway.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the great feedback , much appreciated.

[@huseyindonmez4206]

@@s33therfan I have 2014 elentra gt. My engine is making a terrible noise. . When I open the top cover, smoke comes out of the engine. Is the regeneration work you did in this video related to my problem?

[@blazer4101]

@@huseyindonmez4206 yeah replacing the engine should be worth it

[@kylerose7744]

this video helped me and my wife swap out our engine in our 2013 Hyundai Sonata. finally finished thanks to your video. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your video. very detailed and specific. keep up the good work and thanks again!!!!!!!!

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for this awesome feedback , and great job on tackling this project. Thanks for watching.

[@UniteForgetLeftRight]

How many hours do you think it took you?

[@jameshandzus8701]

I found it faster and easier to remove the bumper, core support, radiator & condenser all in one piece. you just have to bleed out the refrigerant and plug the lines immediately as you remove them so when you get it back together just put the 134A back in it. With the entire front removed you pick the engine straight forward. This really helps when you are going back with a new long block because you have better visual to label lines, wires ect. PS. GREAT VIDEO,

[@ednowliniii]

Thanks for all the tips! Mine was locked up as well, but I was able to separate the engine/trans in the car and get the torque converter bolts out so I only pulled the motor. Good tip removing the exhaust manifold to reinstall. I didn’t even have to remove the radiator or fan. Thanks again for the work you put into this.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for the great feedback.

[@19121chessman]

Thank you, sir your video has given me insight on my wife's 2017 Hyundai Tucson seized engine problem and also emboldened me to replace a catalytic converter on my 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. I really appreciate how you are patiently explaining everything as you go. And instructing me to picture and label everything insuring all components are secured. If it were possible I'd openly give 5 stars to your video. *****

[@s33therfan]

I really love hearing feedback like this . Thank you very much .

[@RomaKTLlll]

did you changed it ?

[@jesseolivares6494]

Days

[@ulyssesh2922]

Hands down best fully descriptive vid I've found for my car

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much.

[@baljindersingh29]

An incredible job is done, Mine is up for replacement now. I will find out soon.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@monirehaghili6675]

Great Job. My Hyundai 2015 SE 2.4 engine stopped yesterday. I wish you were close to asking me to fix my car the same way. I really enjoyed your job, and I am sure if I had support like you, although I am not a mechanic, I could do that with two or three-time reviews of your video. Anyway, good luck, and I wish you the best.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for the kind words , and thanks for watching.

[@ronijr4918]

Pretty good video and plenty of good info for a DIY. To save time tho just it's hella easier to just remove the engine it's self. No need to remove the front end other than the cooling fan and intake and obviously the engine harness. Cheers!

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the feedback and for watching.

[@jerometruitt2731]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN! This damn engine just seized up on me and no one else has a step by step method for removal. Just time lapse videos with no real explanation or finished jobs with weak summary of what was done

[@s33therfan]

Thank you so much.

[@jerometruitt2731]

@s33therfan I don't have a hoist...you think I'll be able to remove it from below?

[@ZenecadE]

I'm from South Africa. I have the 2012 2.4 and have just developed a rod knock at 150k miles :( The sound only comes in at about 3100 RPM, until that point the car sounds perfect and feels smooth with no indication that the engine is about to die. Engine rebuilder quoted me almost double the cost of a replacement minus labour. I will likely buy a new motor, open and check the crank and bearings then do a swap. Unfortunately, the US recall is not valid four SA cars despite the problem parts coming from the same place. Thanks for your detailed video. I will certainly use it as a guide when I replace my motor.

[@s33therfan]

Yes , these engines are very expensive. I got an overheated engine with a good short block I am holding on to in case I need it in the future. But anyways the swap went smoothly on my gls and I found the engine bay rather roomy compared to others. Best of luck on your swap and I appreciate the feedback.

[@costarica0904]

This video is Amazing! Thank you!

[@michaellovell4025]

Man what a good video you really took your time and detailed I've changed engines before and I've got a Hyundai Tucson but I'm not going to do it myself it's a lot of stuff to hook up and unhook but thanks for making the video

[@s33therfan]

I really appreciate you watching and I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@moody2812]

Great video man thank you, this makes me wanna start a project like this and get a good car for cheap

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching. I really like how the kia/hyundai are put together. Seem easier to work on than a lot.

[@cameronmarshall9918]

Sub well earned! You’re in fact the Man!

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much.

[@kevin88m]

Thanks man! Im getting ready to swap mine and this video helps a lot.

[@s33therfan]

Hope all goes smoothly , thank you for the feedback.

[@durvalrebelo2624]

I enjoyed this video very much, it was nice to see it in real time instead of time lapse, also that you put the bolts where they came from and also labeling everything, the only thing that surprised me was that you don't use any power tools, it would've gone a lot faster if you did, but all in all great job, best video ever.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for taking the time to leave such excellent feedback. Thanks for watching.

[@jerometruitt2731]

Power can be a risky endeavor for automotive applications. It's real easy to Snap bolts and screws that are constantly exposed to the elements.

[@hawk362]

Great job buddy, God bless you.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for watching , God bless you as well.

[@santoshdl]

excellent content sir. love your patience and perseverance

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much.

[@SladeWashingtonSVR]

this video will be my guide to engine swapping mine

[@s33therfan]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@Man_Man410]

I made a big mistake, I blew my engine driving while low on oil. I will never make that mistake again. Good vid

[@s33therfan]

Great feedback, I'm glad you mentioned this because I've noted myself on this most recent engine I replaced with 70k. It uses some oil , not a lot but does use oil with no leaks. Also these take 4 8 quarts and hasty shop oil change combined with oil consumption could be a recipe for disaster. I know there are other engines I've had that were low , but these hyundai engines are not forgiving. Thank you for the great feedback and maybe your advice can save someone else an engine.

[@Man_Man410]

@@s33therfan yes sir that one lesson I learned was take care of you car, keep oil in it, change your oil and brokes but most importantly, keep up with the maintenance.

[@LawezeanaS197]

@@Man_Man410 don't matter with Hyundai I did all that I took care of my Sonata hell I love that car but it's in the shop now I was driving to work and it went out on me I'm hoping they replace the engine block well I'm in line for one

[@bguy1979]

@@LawezeanaS197 Was your sonata burning oil? How was the oil level when it blew? I'm hoping to find a sign us Hyundai owners can use to know when its going down hill. thanks

[@danshaw6759]

@@bguy1979 mine was full on oil and locked up while I was driving to work. Their replacing the engine and starter on warranty.

[@mixman1819]

Best guide ever

[@s33therfan]

Thank you , much appreciated

[@jerometruitt2731]

I was always told that if you didnt change the trans fluid regularly that you shouldnt change it because new fluid can lead to failue in automatic trans.

[@s33therfan]

That is correct. It is really iffy when changing fluid on a vehicle that has not been maintained . Thanks for watching.

[@rolanda.mensah9502]

Great work 👍

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the terrific feedback, much appreciated.

[@jamesknight8675]

Good Job. Thanks for the video. I am replacing 2.0L engine on my 2018 Hyundai Tucson. And this looks very similar to what I am dealing with. 🤙

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@darrelvaldez9455]

warranty? there is a recall for a lot of these cars/engines

[@attiumeyami417]

When you start off as a DIYer learning to change your oil and then 3 years later magically end up here

[@s33therfan]

That great , thank you for the feedback.

[@jerometruitt2731]

Did you have to reflash the ECU when transferring to the new engine?

[@ninjatrdr]

great job, quick question if the flywheel is not spinning freely to mate flex plate does that mean it not seated correctly? Working on Hyundai Accent, set up looks identically to yours. I can turn the flywheel with a tool with a bit of force though, just not spinning with finger like yours. If i loosen up all bolts a bit it spins easily with a finger.

[@s33therfan]

Sounds like its fine. If it was not seated you would not be able to turn it once the tran was bolted. Great question and thanks for watching.

[@ninjatrdr]

@@s33therfan awesome, thanks for your response, great content, thanks for taking your time!

[@HGEntertainmentTV1]

Nice job. ✌️

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for watching.

[@renecast5050]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks man I really appreciate you putting the time this video was long, but we’ll worth it very detailed explaining, I can thank you, I just became a subscriber, Good job! Hope to tackle this in a couple of weeks question I have a 2014 Hyundai accent 1.8 you think It would work for me to install it into a Hyundai Sonata 2.4?

[@s33therfan]

I would think it woild work , but the computer , transmission and everything would need swapped. I would be curious how it turns out , sounds like a great project.

[@FloppyKarodo]

at 2:25:06 infront the condenser the small electric plug at bottom, also at 2:39:17 in the middle bottom, whats that for ? mine is disconnected.

You could remove the hood struts :)

[@mikefenton5213]

My car calls for California emissions do you have to use a California emission Or can you just change external Things like the exhaust manifold fold or intake manifold

[@s33therfan]

The only difference would be if you live in a state like California , New York etc. , it may be more difficult to pass emmisions but truthfuly I don't see what the difference could be unless it is in the pcm. Thanks for watching.

[@nissanquest2002]

Was thinking of getting a 2022 Sonata SE but found so many issues with the con rod arm failure and fuel pressure burst & burning on the road , Kia and Hyundai does not seem to address to fix this serious and dangerous to others on the road . Is Toyota Camry 2022’s a better car to consider base on your choice if it come to peace of mind and safety. Thank you.

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for sharing this information it is much appreciated.

[@mohammadmohtasham7801]

great

[@jaimeortega4940]

Great job and always enjoy your content? Do you repair Hyundai's ? Where are you located?

[@s33therfan]

You can reach out to me through my email. [e-mail] Thanks.

[@MotuDaaduBhai]

What will it take to put a 2016-2018 Sonata engine in a Sonata 2009 GLS body? I like the outershell much better than any other sonata out there but engine is burning too much oil lately and mpg has gone down.

[@s33therfan]

It would be a lot of modification, the engines are way different GDI vs standard fuel injection. Would need engine and transmission, computer, wiring harness , possibly different motor mounts etc. Maybe someone else could chime in that's attempted this. Thanks for watching.

[@bsb8123]

Were you able to use the old ECU off the old motor for the new motor

[@s33therfan]

Absolutely. The ecu stays with the car , whereas the tcm is usually situated in the transmission. Great question and thanks for watching.

[@adamf1261]

I work at a Hyundai. We have a guy who literally only does motors. He bangs out about 2 a day. most are 2.4 litre. Some 2.0s but not many. The 1.6 has been decent so far.

[@s33therfan]

I appreciate the feedback and thank you for watching.

[@ronijr4918]

Yeah until you get the gamma 1.6 that get holes in the engine block. 🤣. I had a kia soul that had this issue and got covered under warranty. But the labor time on the kia/hyndai engine suck balls. They pay 5 hours for a r&r engine.

[@adamf1261]

@@ronijr4918 yeah but even with all that said the 1.6 has been the most reliable overall sad to say.

[@marvinwilliams6530]

What is the difference between the 2.4 hybrid gas and the 2.4 gas in a 2013 sonata

[@williamrivera6818]

Great job my engine is tight wont start same problem

[@stevep3501]

What did you ever figure about the long crank and fuel issue CEL?

[@s33therfan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gICqaGegrayVkLc Here is video I made of the issue. Thanks for watching.

[@pantera8346]

What was the problem that made you take the engine and tranny out? I know they have a bunch of recalls cause I have 2013 sonata as well but just wondering what happened is all. Also you must have had it on the road for awhile now is it still running strong

[@s33therfan]

yes , when I got this car there was a decent size hole knocked in the side of the engine. I'm thinking it was not getting enough oil etc. The replacement engine has 75k and has been running awesome. I have been keeping close check on the oil . The car is awesome on fuel economy and a lot of power. Thanks for the feedback and great question.

[@MJT-DA]

Engine was recalled because the manufacturer left metal shavings inside the engine.

[@dee_7F]

How many hours was this job, paying for my engine to be replaced tomorrow, and cool video.

[@s33therfan]

I would say a minimum of 16 hour job , and thats plowing straight through. Also having everything on hand parts wise ready to go. I am sure it can be done faster but thats what I would figure on. Great question and thanks for watching.

[@Yorkie285]

Does Hyundai cover the engine replacement for the recall?

[@s33therfan]

Great question. My understanding is they cover mostly the hybrid certain years. However the best way is to go to the recall lookup and put in your vin. It will tell you exactly what recalls are open for your car. Thanks for the feedback.

[@abdalqadr1]

❤❤❤thanks

[@s33therfan]

Thank you for the feedback , much appreciated.

[@zxtenn]

Isnt that covered under warranty since it's the 2.4?? Nice job though

[@danshaw6759]

Mine is, it’s currently in the shop waiting for the engine to arrive.

[@antzlive70]

Can the engine be removed out of the car by itself if the transmission wasn't locked up? Great detailed video.

[@s33therfan]

It could with some work , it would be pretty tight coming out .

[@adamf1261]

Dont bother, it's more hassle then it's worth.

[@ronijr4918]

Yeah. You need to remove the oil pan, balancer shaft, and rod bearings.

[@bashaarathrabbi8631]

you did not show (unless i missed it) how you hooked up the computer and the rest of the wires togther. This that difficult? This video is still the best

[@julesgrier9670]

Will this work with a 2012 hyundai sonata 2.0t ?

[@s33therfan]

She be pretty much the same. Thanks for watching.

[@Arcturian1111]

Hi my 2011 2.4L Sonata Engine is seized, can you rebuild it or do u have to get another engine.

[@s33therfan]

You would probably be better off getting a replacement used or a reman. I believe Fraser engines has some reman you can get a quote. Thanks for the feedback.

[@richortiz7258]

Hi , i changed the transmission on my 2015 hyundai sonata 2.4, the car wont move in any gears , also i noticed when the car is on the lift in parking gear the front wheels spin. Ive tried to take it apart and spin the converter into place, seems all good but no movement. Can anyone tell me what you think the problem might be ?, ive check the shifer cable, just feel like im in neutral

[@s33therfan]

If the shifter lever ( mounted to tran ) is the same , and no issues with the cable , I would say issue with the transmission itself. Hope you get it resolved.

[@latarriwilson957]

Hello where are u located and due u work on other people cars

[@s33therfan]

I am located in Arkansas. I do take on others projects . Just reach out through email [e-mail] .

[@alexandriawilliams7532]

How much is a job like this? Need mine replaced on a 2014. Really bummed but no choice really.

[@s33therfan]

These are really great cars , unfortunately like most they do have their problems. Overall I feel like they are a well made car , excellent mpg, and super roomy even in the back. The engines have gotten really expensive, running 2500 for a good used. If you hired out the replacement you should be able to get it done anywhere 600 to 1000 just depends. Hope you get it fixed up soon , thank you very much for watching.

[@geralddylan4309]

Does a 2011 or 2015 engine fits my 2013 sonata 2.4?

[@s33therfan]

I know the 2011-2014 should be the same , 2015 may have been a change up year. Maybe someone else can chime in with some extra information. Thanks for watching.

[@SladeWashingtonSVR]

Did u ever figure the issue with the long crank?

[@s33therfan]

Yes , thank you for the feedback. I forgot to update this , here is the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gICqaGegrayVkLc

[@darrelvaldez9455]

you might get reimbursed by Hyundai on this, there is recall, not just for the turbos, it includes the 2.0 and 2.4 engines, a mess by Hyundai, I just got a Tucson 2017 and learned about it afterwards haha, holy s***. I see why the 100K warranty has been in place for ever.

[@vontayvon7741]

Do you need to reprogram the motor to the transmission

[@s33therfan]

Not at all , thanks for the question.

[@cotynietling2567]

Where did you find replacement engine? I cant find any less than 5k

[@s33therfan]

On ebay they seem to run on average around 2500. About 2500 to 3000 used elsewhere. These have seen a surge in price , I would opt for a reman at 3400. Way better warranty and way better engine. Search Fraser engines , they have an excellent warranty.

[@cotynietling2567]

Thank you!

[@paulakers8801]

Watch it twice thanks

[@s33therfan]

Thank you

[@14landofthefreed]

I think Hyundai has recall on these engines for this problem..

[@s33therfan]

I believe its mainly on the hybrids , I know you can do a vin recall search to see what is on the list. Unfortunately this one only showed one for the airbag. Now I am not 100 percent sure if things won't change down the road and they expand their recall. Anyways thank you for the feedback.

[@augustomejia]

It’s a lot of work but I can knock it out in a couple days after work and weekends all day off

[@s33therfan]

Exactly and save a lot of money. Hope all goes smoothly and keep is updated.

[@justinbaer2649]

Where can i find a cheap 2.4 engine?

[@s33therfan]

These run on average around 2k and I believe Fraser engines has reman. Not sure on the reman price but I believe they may be a better option , because last I checked they were not much more. Hope this can help.

[@dwaynebrewton9482]

Mr. Lock tight 35

[@berttouchard5056]

My 2018 sonata engine looks 99% like this!

[@s33therfan]

Thats good information. Thank you for the feedback.

[@yousefaljubaili7800]

this is an engine bad building from the ckrack

[@ufartface]

$2000 for an engine with 70k miles?

[@RAndomlyEntertained]

u can get it for $1500 with a 3 months warranty, 35K miles.. I got one for 30K miles for $1800, 3 years warranty

[@norbertoelizondo5308]

@@RAndomlyEntertained where?

[@KeylorUrbinachacon]

I can teach you how to lower the engine without touching the transmission

[@diezales7268]

All theses Hyundai come with this engine defect from factory,,is a shame