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Timing belt installation #789947 02/16/07 06:44 AM
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joakers Offline OP
Need a Spot
I have read through this whole forum, and I haven't seen a link to instructions for replacing the timing belt. Does anyone have a PDF or a doc of some sort that they can email?
Thanks in advance.

Re: Timing belt installation [Re: joakers] #789948 02/16/07 12:17 PM
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coup Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
it cost me $400 at dealer... i asked a girl i saw driving one and she said her dad had the dealer make him a copy from shop manual and he changed no problem.....mine jumped at 73000 miles,,didn't hurt anything else....

Re: Timing belt installation [Re: joakers] #789949 02/16/07 02:17 PM
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Iron Offline
Rock Warrior
There is a article/post on another fourm about it with some detailed instructions. here is a link!

http://www.kia-forums.com/do-yourself/28174-timing-belt-replacement-instructions-finally.html


08' Jeep Wrangler
64' Plymouth Sport Fury 383
58' Triumph TR-3A
Re: Timing belt installation [Re: joakers] #789950 02/16/07 02:47 PM
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Lou Offline
Mudrunner
..and this package, made of elements taken on this forum and kiatech:
www.geocities.com/lmp4203/kiasport/TimingBelt.zip

Re: Timing belt installation [Re: joakers] #789951 02/16/07 03:57 PM
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maraguez Offline
Rock Warrior
Even after you get the instructions which are not too hard, when putting back the belt, you will need to tweek the upper cams to get the right pressure or it will end up lose. This means that you will have to be patient and play with the cams to get it right. You will need two people, though I did it alone, it is easier with two people, one to hold the belt and one to hold one of the cams wit 17mm wrenches. Oh, time to think about replacing your fan with a Pep-Boys electric fan, it's easy and you won't be sorry you did, more horse power a more cooling as well and better heating considering you can turn it off during the winter.

Last edited by maraguez; 02/16/07 04:05 PM.

1985 Toyota 4x4 4Runner. 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4.
Re: Timing belt installation [Re: maraguez] #789952 02/16/07 05:53 PM
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joakers Offline OP
Need a Spot
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Even after you get the instructions which are not too hard, when putting back the belt, you will need to tweek the upper cams to get the right pressure or it will end up lose. This means that you will have to be patient and play with the cams to get it right. You will need two people, though I did it alone, it is easier with two people, one to hold the belt and one to hold one of the cams wit 17mm wrenches. Oh, time to think about replacing your fan with a Pep-Boys electric fan, it's easy and you won't be sorry you did, more horse power a more cooling as well and better heating considering you can turn it off during the winter.


Thanks to all! You guys are great.
One last question...
You say nows a good time to replace my fan with a Pep-Boys electric fan. Its easy... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />
I've read alot on this forum about replacing the fan, but everything that I've read isn't what I would call "easy." <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Maybe I just haven't stumbled onto the right thread. This is something that I am really interested in doing. Could you please direct me to "easy?"

Re: Timing belt installation [Re: joakers] #789953 02/16/07 07:14 PM
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maraguez Offline
Rock Warrior
I replaced the fan on both my Kia and my Suzuki with electric ones. The Kia is good because you can use the cover and just sit the fan on it and screw it down. With the Suzuki I had to throw away the cover and fabricate a fan holder and it took me a little longer. The electronic installation is easy, but make sure you install the control circuit inside the cabin for better control. I need to get out and change the setting when it gets warmer, it would be easier if the control was inside. The timing belt is not as easy 'cause you have to dismantle a few things.


1985 Toyota 4x4 4Runner. 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4.

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