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brads21
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Mar 29, 2008, 11:22 AM
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timing belt change
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2002 kia optima
4 cyl. 2.4L
I have taken the old timing belt out but I can not figure out how to loosen the belt tensioner and it is full out HELP
Brad
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Double J
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Mar 29, 2008, 12:43 PM
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Re: timing belt change
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I strongly suggest you get a manual for this one..
These have whats known as an auto tensioner..
The tensioner has to come off and be checked to see if its ok,(with a certain spec)..and if ok,reset in a vise
There is a certain procedure for this and if you haven't done it before,read up on it first.
There is also a chance the belt can be overtightened when installing it if not done correctly.
Make sure you read up on this because it is an interference engine,meaning the valves and the pistons can contact(damage) if cams are turned incorrectly...
Hope that helps
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brads21
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Mar 29, 2008, 1:14 PM
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Thanks, that does help, so far manuals for this car do not seem to exist.
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way2old
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Mar 29, 2008, 3:43 PM
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Alldata sells yearly subscriptions for around 25$.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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DanD
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Mar 29, 2008, 3:55 PM
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Oh repair manuals do exist but they are no longer in book form; they are mostly all electronic.
If you’re in the US you should be able to buy time on the manufacturer’s web site; or that is what I believe?
Here in Canada I can access the sites of the manufactures and read all of their propaganda but as soon as they see a Canadian address I’m locked out, if I want to buy repair info.
Here the government hasn’t passed the same law the US has, forcing the manufacturers to make their repair information available to the general public. We have to go through people like Mitchell or All Data.
I have gone to an uncountable number of meetings, seminars and have signed petitions trying to get the government to move on this but it has all fallen on death ears.
So if by chance you ever hear anything regarding a movement called “RIGHT TO REPAIR” please support it anyway you can.
Here in Canada and a number of other Countries people can not get access to information on repairing their own vehicle from the manufacturer.
I know this hasn’t helped you with your question you have asked but I’m just trying to explain why you can’t find a “book” on your car. The manufacturers don’t want you to have one.
Dan.
Canadian "EH"
(This post was edited by DanD on Mar 29, 2008, 4:13 PM)
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