The quoted replacement time is 2.5 hours.
all sportage up thru 2002 have timing belts.then they had a big model change.
It is depended on the condition of your timing belt
The water pump is loacted behind the timing belt. To change the water pump you should also do the timing belt.
4cylinder . two cams = 12:00. crankshaft 12:oo, and the other one 11:00. see 2000 sportage, i have answered it there several times.
I have a 2002 kia sportage and my timing belt was $500 labor and parts. I took it to a Kia dealership to get it replaced. Because we have only 2 years apart im pretty sure its going to be about the same price.
1450 parts and labort for the waterpump kit with timing belt and thermostat for a v6 2006 kia sportage!!!! AZ.
This is an interference engine. If the timing belt snaps it will cause a loads of problems: bent valves, damaged pistons, damaged cam shaft. Replace the belt every 60,000 miles.
2002 and up four cylinders have a timing chain no belt.
there is no timing belt -- only a timing chain that does not need to be replaced
The 1999 Kia Sportage 2-wheel drive has a timing belt. Mine just shredded driving down the highway. So replace your belts at 60,000 to 90,000 miles like the book says. I have 91,000.
I am looking to replace my timing belt on my 2002 Ford svt focus. I need a diagram or step by step process.
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