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Optima timing chain or belt???


igya
02-09-2010, 06:31 PM
Does a 2007 Optima 2.4L have a timing belt or chain? Or, does the serpentine belt turn the cams??? Manuals are hard to find for an '07.

danielsatur
02-09-2010, 06:43 PM
See www.alldata.com (http://www.alldata.com)
My Tribute has a 2.3L engine, it has a maintenance free timing chain.

igya
02-09-2010, 08:21 PM
See www.alldata.com (http://www.alldata.com)
My Tribute has a 2.3L engine, it has a maintenance free timing chain.

That's cool, but the 2.4L is a whole different animal.

RahX
02-10-2010, 07:07 AM
I'm pretty sure the only Kia engines with a chain are the v6s that they put in the Sorento/Sedona.

igya
02-11-2010, 01:38 PM
I'm pretty sure the only Kia engines with a chain are the v6s that they put in the Sorento/Sedona.

I found out that the '07 Optima 2.4L is an interference engine but it also has a lifetime cam chain! Well, 1 out of 2 isn't too bad.

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