timing belt
mauleskyrocket
02-21-2004, 11:36 AM
For a 2000 sportage---when is timing belt replacement due? Thx. I have no manual.
dillon4008
05-19-2004, 10:05 AM
http://www.kia.com/ You can download the manual or select whatever page the info you need is on. You have to register with email & password, then sign back in and select year & make, etc. Scroll through the pages and you will find the info or can d/load manual. Hope this helps... For a 2000 sportage---when is timing belt replacement due? Thx. I have no manual.
GTpaul86
06-29-2004, 09:24 PM
60,000 miles
LMP
11-06-2004, 03:24 PM
lots of info about this, how to do it, extra details at http://www.4x4wire.com/forums
allhands
05-19-2007, 09:53 AM
have 2000 sportage 4cyl no air, would like photo of timing marks to change belt tks
hvac1000
05-20-2007, 01:53 PM
have 2000 sportage 4cyl no air, would like photo of timing marks to change belt tks
When you put in the new belt, remember how the cam pulleys are lettered so you remember which letters align upward and check the crankshaft so the mark is pointing upward as well. The left part of the belt is placed on first. When placing the left side, you will need for someone to hold the cams in place with two 17mm wrenches so they don't move. You will need to twitch the left cam when putting in the belt or it will end up loose. By twitching I mean, play with it. Just make sure they don't jump when you press the belt in. I did it on my own, but had to try it about 6 times. To hold the right cam from moving, I used a pressure plier and held it against the back plate while I fitted the left side.
loosen the tensioner, use a screwdriver or prybar and pry it back then tighten it in the back position, after the belt is in place and all marks are lined up then loosen the adjuster bolt and it should spring back to tighten belt, tighten the bolt and check the deflection loosen and use screw driver to apply pressure to the tensioner until deflection is correct, tighten tensioner and rotate engine 2 times and recheck the alignement marks
When you put in the new belt, remember how the cam pulleys are lettered so you remember which letters align upward and check the crankshaft so the mark is pointing upward as well. The left part of the belt is placed on first. When placing the left side, you will need for someone to hold the cams in place with two 17mm wrenches so they don't move. You will need to twitch the left cam when putting in the belt or it will end up loose. By twitching I mean, play with it. Just make sure they don't jump when you press the belt in. I did it on my own, but had to try it about 6 times. To hold the right cam from moving, I used a pressure plier and held it against the back plate while I fitted the left side.
loosen the tensioner, use a screwdriver or prybar and pry it back then tighten it in the back position, after the belt is in place and all marks are lined up then loosen the adjuster bolt and it should spring back to tighten belt, tighten the bolt and check the deflection loosen and use screw driver to apply pressure to the tensioner until deflection is correct, tighten tensioner and rotate engine 2 times and recheck the alignement marks
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