Yes. If the timing belt breaks severe damage will occur
of course it will, there all the same motor from 1995 thru 2001.
It has a Non interference engine! the 2.0 doc IS an interference engine.Come by my shop and I'll show you the damage.
if you have the 2.ol 4 cyl. yes, V6 no.
Battery Group Size 58 for: 2000 Kia Sportage, 2001 Kia Sportage, 1999 Kia Sportage
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Why does my 2001 kia sportage idle rough?
The 2001 Kia Sportage has 16 valves.
The 2001 Kia Sportage has an inline 4 engine.
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The 2001 Kia Sportage has a 4-speed automatic.
The 2001 Kia Sportage is a gas-powered vehicle.
This being a non-interference engine there's no such risk.