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flutterbee
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So, I finally got my car fixed. It took them a few times to figure out what was wrong.
I have a 2001 Kia Optima. They had to replace the entire engine cradle. One of the support brackets was almost rusted completely off where it attaches to the cradle. The other side looks fine. It's where the A/C was dripping on it. It's a design flaw and a serious safety issue. Had it completely broken through while driving, my tire would have tried to depart from my car. They put a cradle in from a 2005 Optima and it has surface rust in that spot. They added a hose to the A/C to redirect it so it no longer drips on it.
They are going to hold onto the cradle for me for a few days. They told me to raise some hell with Kia to see if I can get them to reimburse me for the repair. If I don't get anywhere with them, I will also be calling the Highway Division of Safety (or whatever that dept is that oversees recalls and such).
Just thought I'd let you know so you can have yours checked and have the A/C drip redirected if needed.
I have a 2001 Kia Optima. They had to replace the entire engine cradle. One of the support brackets was almost rusted completely off where it attaches to the cradle. The other side looks fine. It's where the A/C was dripping on it. It's a design flaw and a serious safety issue. Had it completely broken through while driving, my tire would have tried to depart from my car. They put a cradle in from a 2005 Optima and it has surface rust in that spot. They added a hose to the A/C to redirect it so it no longer drips on it.
They are going to hold onto the cradle for me for a few days. They told me to raise some hell with Kia to see if I can get them to reimburse me for the repair. If I don't get anywhere with them, I will also be calling the Highway Division of Safety (or whatever that dept is that oversees recalls and such).
Just thought I'd let you know so you can have yours checked and have the A/C drip redirected if needed.