v6 timing belt help?

[councillor]

2002 optima 60k and needs a belt, how hard is it?

Anyone pulled there own wrench's and replaced it? does it need the tensioner and/or what else is needed at the point?

I'd like to give it a try!!!

MTIA
C

[MeettheCreeper]

Originally Posted by councillor

2002 optima 60k and needs a belt, how hard is it?

Anyone pulled there own wrench's and replaced it? does it need the tensioner and/or what else is needed at the point?

I'd like to give it a try!!!

MTIA
C

Believe it or not of all the Kias I find these to be the easiest to change. The tensioners is hydraulic so you are going to have to have a vice to depress the plunger, but other than that it is fairly easy.

Some may recommend changing out the tensioner but I dont believe it to be necessary.

I havent seen any fail yet.