I'm at a loss...

[Toddasaurus]

Spoke with my local Genesis dealership again. They wanted to apologise about the confusion of the pricing and the fact that they weren't able to fix things the way we all were hoping. I felt this was very nice of them.

I explained to them that I will have my car fixed relatively soon, as I ordered a brand new turbo with all new gaskets and hardware. I asked if I could set up an appointment for a valet oil change. She said of course they could, but also for the future she wanted to just double check my warranty status to make sure they can continue to change my oil in the future (as the warranty only applies to the original owner, and she wasn't sure if out of state purchases were different). Evidently there is a Nationwide Genesis warranty check for the VIN that keeps all this info in it. She punched in my VIN, and guess what? I still have my full warranty.

She said they want to make things up to me, so I'll give them another chance by having them change my oil after my car is up and running again. We'll see how it goes! But for now, I'm beginning to feel much better about my situation.

Either way, first thing's first - gotta piece it all back together.

 

[danygenesis]

Good news. I'm glad for you my friend.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Big picture here is that you've simply swapped a new turbo for a brand new turbo -- both Genesis parts. How could they possibly deny warranty??

 

[LandOfConfusion]

Big picture here is that you've simply swapped a new turbo for a brand new turbo -- both Genesis parts. How could they possibly deny warranty??

Wondering the same thing. If @Toddasaurus is, in fact, the original owner, how could this even be at issue?

 

[dareckibmw]

Wondering the same thing. If @Toddasaurus is, in fact, the original owner, how could this even be at issue?

Because WE are the EXPERTS here!

 

[JeremyTD]

Man Todd, your story would’ve made for a great reality YouTube series. Way to go on all your hard work.


Cheers!

 

[Husky]

Take a look at what I just got in the mail...

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...look at those beautifully machine threads! Haha.

It all came in a large box, and within that box the turbo has its own box. Plenty of padding. Very well protected and professionally done - thank you Genesis!

Detailed reinstallation steps incoming.

Sweeet! That's great, glad you got all the parts. They look nice Best of luck with the re-assembly. That should go faster, it usually does. You must feel excited and a lot better about the situation. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Vroom-vroom

P.S. Not that you plan to take this apart again, but I wonder if any anti-sieze is recommended for those threads? Since you have the service manual, I imagine it tells you if this is recommended. (Of course any kind of lubricant will mess with the torque setting)

 

[Husky]

Spoke with my local Genesis dealership again. They wanted to apologise about the confusion of the pricing and the fact that they weren't able to fix things the way we all were hoping. I felt this was very nice of them.

I explained to them that I will have my car fixed relatively soon, as I ordered a brand new turbo with all new gaskets and hardware. I asked if I could set up an appointment for a valet oil change. She said of course they could, but also for the future she wanted to just double check my warranty status to make sure they can continue to change my oil in the future (as the warranty only applies to the original owner, and she wasn't sure if out of state purchases were different). Evidently there is a Nationwide Genesis warranty check for the VIN that keeps all this info in it. She punched in my VIN, and guess what? I still have my full warranty.

She said they want to make things up to me, so I'll give them another chance by having them change my oil after my car is up and running again. We'll see how it goes! But for now, I'm beginning to feel much better about my situation.

Either way, first thing's first - gotta piece it all back together.

That's great! Sounds like your dealer is coming around.

 

[Adam85]

Update: Just found that there are 10 pages to this thread. For unknown reasons only two originally loaded and I thought Todd disappeared after the first two. Congrats to Todd for taking the bull by the horns and taking on the challenge. He did very well for himself. Shame on the dealership. That's what happens when Hyundai kids with no experience in the real world work at a dealership with no flexibility and no desire to try a different approach. I see this all the time...
Story for laughs: Local Land Rover dealership charges $455 to refill the DEF fluid in a diesel Land Rover. We do it for $65. And make money doing it. Local BMW dealer can't get a sparkplug out of a head. Quotes $1400 to remove head and send to machine shop. We soak plug overnight with Mopar penetrant. Next morning plug winds right out. Local Toyota dealership charges over $200 for a 15,000 mile service on a Camry. We do it for free because it is INCLUDED with our standard oil change! On and on. Avoid dealerships at all costs. Unless you like your free loaner and free coffee and free tv and, and getting gaffed.

I totally agree, except that my g70 comes with free maintenance and long warranty. For anything else though I do it myself or take cars to a trusted local shop.

 

[DSXMachina]

If I pay for shipping would you sell me your old (worthless ) turbo?
You could use the same box to ship it.

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[OMG70]

Time for a YouTube channel. "Hey guys! It's Toddasaurus coming at you with another turbo video"

 

[NLJ]

Time for a YouTube channel. "Hey guys! It's Toddasaurus coming at you with another turbo video"

That's putting a target on your back. Remember the guy who documented all the things he did on his BMW and got into trouble with BMW?
Not sure if it was in the UK or another European country!
But I think that was something to do with BMW Financing.

 

[joschneider]

That's putting a target on your back. Remember the guy who documented all the things he did on his BMW and got into trouble with BMW?
Not sure if it was in the UK or another European country!
But I think that was something to do with BMW Financing.

he was modding the shit out of his leased car: YouTuber Has Financing on BMW M4 Cancelled After Bragging About Heavy Mods

@Toddasaurus can document and post anything he likes in regards to replacing stock parts for stock. There is 0 risk to his warranty, and one of the few thing Magnuson-Moss act actually does well for consumers: Auto Warranties & Routine Maintenance

 

[Toddasaurus]

If I pay for shipping would you sell me your old (worthless ) turbo?
You could use the same box to ship it.

Of course! Just shoot me a PM.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Small update...

Was working on the car last night for 4 hours and had to throw in the towel for the night. The turbo is mounted; but, so far I've been unable to line up the turbo oil drain pipe's holes with the threads on the bottom of the turbo.

This is very frustrating and difficult. Thing is, once I get both bolts in, all while balancing the little gasket in-between the pipe and turbo, then the rest is easy. But right now it feels impossible.

If I had a RWD car this would be much easier. But, the way I see it is, if I was able to get the bolts out, I can therefore get the back in.

I even tried sanding the tip of the bolt to make the end more narrow, hoping it would slide into the bolt hole easier....



...I even sanded it more that what you see above to give it more of a slightly pointed end, but I'm still not able to get the threads started.

Perhaps I will have to loosen the turbo from the block, and see if I can shift it onto the turbo oil drain line. Problem with this is it's nearly impossible to keep the gasket lined up in-between the two.

Sigh. This is really hard. But I gotta keep going. Will try again after I can some sleep.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Got in touch with the Stinger guy who did his turbos. He explained to me to keep the turbo unbolted from the block so I can move it around, then carefully line up the bolt holes. I may need a second set of hands to do it, but at least there is hope!

Will post updates when I work on it again.

 

[NLJ]

I love trying to get things to fit! Too bad you weren't close by!

 

[Husky]

Sounds like a good idea. Trying it again when you're fresh and rested should help too. Hang in there!

 

[mrcleeaan]

Got in touch with the Stinger guy who did his turbos. He explained to me to keep the turbo unbolted from the block so I can move it around, then carefully line up the bolt holes. I may need a second set of hands to do it, but at least there is hope!

Will post updates when I work on it again.

Is there no one that can help you? Man, if I was closer I would give you a hand.

 

[FastEddie]

Todd. Have you tried a little gasket adhesive that way you stick it on the turbo and the gasket won’t move