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Hello everyone in the kia forum, I am a KIA master technician and I will be glad to answer any questions you may have about your kia. just post your concern and I will attempt to get back to you with a reply. also you can e-mail me your question at almek99@verizon.net

How hard is it to change the timing belt on 2002 sedona? What other parts should be replaced when this is done?

 

If you are pretty handy it will be on a difficulty level of 7 out of 10. we usually charge 6 hours labor to the customer, it takes me about three since I eat, sleep kia all day. the timing belt as well as the hydraulic tensioner needs to be changed. this will run you about $ 120.00 or so for the belt and the tensioner is about $114.00 .  There are some listings on ebay but make sure it is for the belt and hydrauilic tensioner, the tensioner pulley and idler pulley really don't have to be changed so those belt kits listed are a waste, I have been with kia for almost 9 years and still have not needed to change one. the best thing is a genuine kia part especially if you have a kia 100,000 mile warranty on the powertrain. if you need full illustrated installation instructions e-mail me at almek99@verizon.net

I replied straight to your e-mail address , keep me posted o.k.

I have changed my e-mail address to almek99@comcast.net if anyone has questions regarding a kia.

How  do I find and change the cab air filter on a 2002 Kia Sedona?

 

Thank you

Hey, I got a problem with my 2000 Sportage. When trying to start it up, it will click a few times and than it will start. I have replaced the Battery, the starter and also the small wire connector going to the silenoded and I also replaced the clutch kill switch but it is still doing it. Please help.

Thanks.

Terry

 

tcgentry@bellsouth.net

How do I get the right front wheel bearing off of a 2001 Kia Spoage with 4wheel drive

 

check all your grounds, the one on the battery tray from the manifold and the one on the upper area of the transmission on the pass side. quick test you can ground the engine using a jumper cable from the engine ( any metal area of the engine ) and ground it to any metal area of the body, then see if cranking improves. e-mail me if you have any further questions at almek99@comcast.net

remove the wheel then remove the brake caliper and rotor, remove the (6 ) 10mm bolts holding the free wheel hub, remove the locking (2 ) phillip screws, remove the lock ring and snap ring, remove the spindle nut using a 4wd socket that has the two tabs on it. remove the hub assembly and then you can replace both inner and outer wheel bearings and races. if you need some detailed illustrated instructions please e-mail me at almek99@comcast.net

Hi Almek, I have a 2008 Rondo, and I have a couple of questions. There is 23000 kilometers on the vehichle (12,000 miles approx) I just came back from the dealer and they tell me the rotors need to be replaced and one of the calipers has seized? and want to do a brake job approx $800-1000 I would think. I am going to get another opinion before I get the work done (if necessary)

My second problem is the horn just quit, absolutely nothing. I checked the fuse and it seemed OK I changed it anyway just in case but still no horn.

 

Any advice on both issues?

Thanks

Gerry

On a 2005 Kia Sorento, I need to get the front wheel bearing off. I have the calibur and the roter off, i just can't figure out how to the wheel bearing assembly off.

 

Josh

jkzimmerman@iowatelecom.net

will the rear wheel bearings for a 2005 kia rio work on a 2002?

 

 

will the rear wheel bearings for a 2005 kia rio work on a 2002?