Cloyes 9-0968SX timing chain kit for the 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles links the crankshaft to the camshaft to keep valve timing accurate. Also called an engine timing chain kit, it replaces the worn timing parts as one set.
- Chains are pre-stressed and heat-treated
- Precision pitch control for chain-to-sprocket fit, which reduces noise and fatigue
- CAD-designed, heat-treated sprockets with a precision-tooled tooth form, bore, off-set and timing index
- Tensioners use spring tension or hydraulic pressure to keep the chain tight
- Chain guides give the timing chain a path and may also apply tension
- Each part is tested for function and durability
Quick facts
- Part: Cloyes 9-0968SX timing chain kit
- Also called: engine timing chain kit
- Fits: 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles
A rattle from the front of the engine at start-up, rough running or timing-related fault codes can mean a stretched chain or a worn tensioner or guide. Failing crankshaft or camshaft position sensors can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before buying. Replacing all the timing components together helps ensure total timing system integrity. The 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra 4-cylinder 1.8L takes one kit.
Fits
This timing chain kit is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2012-2013 Kia Soul 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2014-2016 Kia Forte 4-cylinder 1.8L. If your car is not one of these, open the "Vehicles it fits" section and check your exact model and engine there.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Warranty: Cloyes Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Design: designed in the USA
In the box
The chains, sprockets, tensioners, chain guides and chain tensioner guides that the application and kit selection call for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cloyes 9-0968SX the right Hyundai Elantra timing chain kit for the 2011-2013 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. Cloyes 9-0968SX fits the 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantra 4-cylinder 1.8L. For another model, check its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this Kia Forte timing chain kit suit the 2014-2016 Kia Forte 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. Cloyes 9-0968SX is listed for the 2014-2016 Kia Forte 4-cylinder 1.8L, and that engine takes one kit.
Which parts come in the Cloyes 9-0968SX kit?
The kit holds the chains, sprockets, tensioners, chain guides and chain tensioner guides that the application and kit selection call for.
How are the chains in this timing chain kit made?
The chains are pre-stressed and heat-treated, with precision pitch control for an optimal chain-to-sprocket fit. That fit reduces noise and fatigue and helps keep timing accurate.
Should I replace just the chain or the whole timing set?
Replacing all the engine timing components together helps ensure total timing system integrity. This kit supplies the chain, sprockets, tensioners and guides that the application calls for.
