timing belt

[mauleskyrocket]

For a 2000 sportage---when is timing belt replacement due? Thx. I have no manual.

[dillon4008]

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...

Originally Posted by mauleskyrocket

For a 2000 sportage---when is timing belt replacement due? Thx. I have no manual.

[GTpaul86]

60,000 miles

[LMP]

lots of info about this, how to do it, extra details at http://www.4x4wire.com/forums

[allhands]

have 2000 sportage 4cyl no air, would like photo of timing marks to change belt tks

[hvac1000]

Originally Posted by allhands

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