Kia's 3.5 litre

Belt, yes and yes.

But that and fuel mileage that is a tad disappointing are the only down
sides I have seen of this engine. I just changed the oil in my '04 Sedona.
This has been a seriously good motor so far, one of the best I have ever
had.

Tom Wenndt


"Robert Black" <transtar56.DeleteThis@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
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> Does this engine use a timing belt(s) or chains?
> If they use belts are they interference type engines,if the belt breaks
> can it trash the whole top end?
>
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Are these belts prone to breaking at a certain mileage? Would the damage be
covered under warranty?
Im not sure Id have bought the Sorento if Id thought of this.Its a good
motor to drive,and like you said Tom the mileage isn't that good,but having
those damn belts is not good.
"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt RemoveThis @grics.net> wrote in message
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> Belt, yes and yes.
>
> But that and fuel mileage that is a tad disappointing are the only down
> sides I have seen of this engine. I just changed the oil in my '04
> Sedona. This has been a seriously good motor so far, one of the best I
> have ever had.
>
> Tom Wenndt
>
>
> "Robert Black" <transtar56 RemoveThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:_276g.4863$Fg4.4074@clgrps12...
>> Does this engine use a timing belt(s) or chains?
>> If they use belts are they interference type engines,if the belt breaks
>> can it trash the whole top end?
>>
>
>
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I would be curious if anyone has ignored the scheduled service interval and
tried to see how far the belt would go before breaking. Not smart but
interesting.

As for the warranty, if the belt breaks before 60,000 (I'm sure this has
occurred once or twice but not commonly), they will cover it. If you want
that 100,000 mile warranty for the engine, the belt MUST be changed at
60,000.

Now if you had, say 61,234 miles, then got it replaced and it had not
broken, I doubt they would void the rest of the warranty.

Bluntly, I traded in my '02 Sedona on an '04 rather than face that expensive
service, especially since the 60,000 mile interval also requires spark plugs
(a nasty job for the three on the back of the engine), and more. With over
40,000 miles on my '04, that question will be looming again soon.

Tom Wenndt


"Robert Black" <transtar56 RemoveThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
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> Are these belts prone to breaking at a certain mileage? Would the damage
> be covered under warranty?
> Im not sure Id have bought the Sorento if Id thought of this.Its a good
> motor to drive,and like you said Tom the mileage isn't that good,but
> having those damn belts is not good.
> "Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt RemoveThis @grics.net> wrote in message
> news:e3boil0cra@enews2.newsguy.com...
>> Belt, yes and yes.
>>
>> But that and fuel mileage that is a tad disappointing are the only down
>> sides I have seen of this engine. I just changed the oil in my '04
>> Sedona. This has been a seriously good motor so far, one of the best I
>> have ever had.
>>
>> Tom Wenndt
>>
>>
>> "Robert Black" <transtar56 RemoveThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
>> news:_276g.4863$Fg4.4074@clgrps12...
>>> Does this engine use a timing belt(s) or chains?
>>> If they use belts are they interference type engines,if the belt breaks
>>> can it trash the whole top end?
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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For what it is worth . . . .I'm have a new KIA Sportage. Why?
'cause my Dodge Truck (4 cyl. 150,000) timing chain went belly up and ate
the motor.
Both belts and chains need attention.
Terry
"Robert Black" <transtar56 DeleteThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
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> Does this engine use a timing belt(s) or chains?
> If they use belts are they interference type engines,if the belt breaks
can
> it trash the whole top end?
>
>
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Have a 2001 KIA Sephia and changed the timing Belt at 75,000 Mi . along with
the water pump and other belts .. Now have 91,000 on it !
"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt RemoveThis @grics.net> wrote in message
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>I would be curious if anyone has ignored the scheduled service interval and
>tried to see how far the belt would go before breaking. Not smart but
>interesting.
>
> As for the warranty, if the belt breaks before 60,000 (I'm sure this has
> occurred once or twice but not commonly), they will cover it. If you want
> that 100,000 mile warranty for the engine, the belt MUST be changed at
> 60,000.
>
> Now if you had, say 61,234 miles, then got it replaced and it had not
> broken, I doubt they would void the rest of the warranty.
>
> Bluntly, I traded in my '02 Sedona on an '04 rather than face that
> expensive service, especially since the 60,000 mile interval also requires
> spark plugs (a nasty job for the three on the back of the engine), and
> more. With over 40,000 miles on my '04, that question will be looming
> again soon.
>
> Tom Wenndt
>
>
> "Robert Black" <transtar56 RemoveThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:Psq6g.15509$cZ3.9831@clgrps13...
>> Are these belts prone to breaking at a certain mileage? Would the damage
>> be covered under warranty?
>> Im not sure Id have bought the Sorento if Id thought of this.Its a good
>> motor to drive,and like you said Tom the mileage isn't that good,but
>> having those damn belts is not good.
>> "Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt RemoveThis @grics.net> wrote in message
>> news:e3boil0cra@enews2.newsguy.com...
>>> Belt, yes and yes.
>>>
>>> But that and fuel mileage that is a tad disappointing are the only down
>>> sides I have seen of this engine. I just changed the oil in my '04
>>> Sedona. This has been a seriously good motor so far, one of the best I
>>> have ever had.
>>>
>>> Tom Wenndt
>>>
>>>
>>> "Robert Black" <transtar56 RemoveThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:_276g.4863$Fg4.4074@clgrps12...
>>>> Does this engine use a timing belt(s) or chains?
>>>> If they use belts are they interference type engines,if the belt breaks
>>>> can it trash the whole top end?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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I recently changed the timing belt on a Hyundai by myself @ 60,000
mile. As Hyundai and Kia share designs and parts, here is my opinion
from that experience.

Changing the timing belt at 60,000 looks like wasting money. Because,
the replaced belt looked almost new. There was not much sign of worn. I
heard a story of changing it arount 80,000 worked fine. There is
another story about broken timing belt at 110,000. So, I guess 60,000
is a very conservative number. In fact, the belt is a Japanese part
(maybe same as Mitshibisi or Toyota and Honda).

That's my opinion. I don't encourage anybody of the risk. Change it @
60,000 when you want to keep out of trouble.

When warranty doesn't matter, I would inspect the belt and change it
only when it shows some signs of worn.
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Thanks for all the replys,great to have this forum.Ill have to decide what
to do when mine reaches that mileage.
I expected Kia to change all the fluids(tranny,transfer case,axles) but they
never have since new,just the engine oil.
With a new Harley-Davidson,the Harley people do full servicings(change all
the fluids,check and/or adjust primary chain and final drive belt) at
regular mileage intervals,my Hog has 30k on it and these all have been done
at least three times,with a forth coming up at 36k.I think this is probaly
overkill,and it sure is costly,but if you don't do it the warranty is void,I
have the extended waranty.
I would think that Kia would do a major servicing at least once,what do you
guys think?
"Terry Cano" <tcmusic RemoveThis @pacbell.net> wrote in message
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> For what it is worth . . . .I'm have a new KIA Sportage. Why?
> 'cause my Dodge Truck (4 cyl. 150,000) timing chain went belly up and ate
> the motor.
> Both belts and chains need attention.
> Terry
> "Robert Black" <transtar56 RemoveThis @eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:_276g.4863$Fg4.4074@clgrps12...
>> Does this engine use a timing belt(s) or chains?
>> If they use belts are they interference type engines,if the belt breaks
> can
>> it trash the whole top end?
>>
>>
>
>
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On Mon, 08 May 2006 16:21:06 +0000, Robert Black took a five-minute break
from flipping burgers to boot the etch-a-sketch and scribble out:

> Thanks for all the replys,great to have this forum.Ill have to decide what
> to do when mine reaches that mileage.
> I expected Kia to change all the fluids(tranny,transfer case,axles) but they
> never have since new,just the engine oil.

Yeah, they ain't BMW.


> With a new Harley-Davidson,the Harley people do full servicings(change all
> the fluids,check and/or adjust primary chain and final drive belt) at
> regular mileage intervals,my Hog has 30k on it and these all have been done
> at least three times,with a forth coming up at 36k.I think this is probaly
> overkill,and it sure is costly,but if you don't do it the warranty is void,I
> have the extended waranty.

Now, if they'd only fix the mufflers so they weren't so damn noisy.


> I would think that Kia would do a major servicing at least once,what do you
> guys think?

Cost too much money. I was talking to a buddy who has an '03 Honda Odessy.
His tranny just blew and they took care of it under warranty. Total cost
- $3200. They also recommended his belt be changed (62000 miles) but when
he looked at it, there was no visible wear and tear. He figures he'll sit
on it for awhile. By comparison, his Toyota T100 has 280,000 miles and the
timing chain has never been touched.


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On Mon, 08 May 2006 16:21:06 +0000, Robert Black took a five-minute break
from flipping burgers to boot the etch-a-sketch and scribble out:
How did you find out?
Id much rather have a chain than a belt,even though all new Harleys are belt
drive and they transmit a lot of power.
I had one break at about 60k,but it was my fault,I let it run to slack.
With a belt theres no lubing,no grease all over the side of the bike,much
better.
What bothers me is why they have to build these interference type engines in
the first place."PerfectReign" <theperfectreign DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 08 May 2006 16:21:06 +0000, Robert Black took a five-minute break
> from flipping burgers to boot the etch-a-sketch and scribble out:
>
>> Thanks for all the replys,great to have this forum.Ill have to decide
>> what
>> to do when mine reaches that mileage.
>> I expected Kia to change all the fluids(tranny,transfer case,axles) but
>> they
>> never have since new,just the engine oil.
>
> Yeah, they ain't BMW.
>
>
>> With a new Harley-Davidson,the Harley people do full servicings(change
>> all
>> the fluids,check and/or adjust primary chain and final drive belt) at
>> regular mileage intervals,my Hog has 30k on it and these all have been
>> done
>> at least three times,with a forth coming up at 36k.I think this is
>> probaly
>> overkill,and it sure is costly,but if you don't do it the warranty is
>> void,I
>> have the extended waranty.
>
> Now, if they'd only fix the mufflers so they weren't so damn noisy.
>
>
>> I would think that Kia would do a major servicing at least once,what do
>> you
>> guys think?
>
> Cost too much money. I was talking to a buddy who has an '03 Honda Odessy.
> His tranny just blew and they took care of it under warranty. Total cost
> - $3200. They also recommended his belt be changed (62000 miles) but when
> he looked at it, there was no visible wear and tear. He figures he'll sit
> on it for awhile. By comparison, his Toyota T100 has 280,000 miles and the
> timing chain has never been touched.
>
>
> <snip>
>
>
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