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#459 of 1991 misc response for jmejias and segart by hciaffa Sep 08, 2003 (8:33 am)
jmejias... please do not us a torque wrench to unloosen any bolts or nuts it is not made for that. Use a breaker bar with a socket or a regular ratchet wrench to unloosen. A torque wrench is just to do what its for. After you tighten the item you use the torque wrench to do the final torque of the bolt or nut. I prefer to use a regular wrench anyway to tighten then use the torque wrench for the final tightening. By trying to unloosen a bolt or nut you can damage the torque mechanism in the wrench.   segart.. as for the ticking or cracking sound this has been discussed on this forum and another one as well, no one can get a straight answer from any techs. It has been noted that it could be the windshield expanding when the deforster is on or if the mode is set for vent it could be the dash or the duct work that is expanding or contracting. If you have not had the Sorento in the winter months yet you will notice it more then, especilly when its in the defrost mode. I has asked my dealer about it and he could not find any breaks in the windshield, but he did hear it and thinks its the dash or duct work expanding
#460 of 1991 Segart -- clicking noise may be by dalancroft Sep 08, 2003 (2:42 pm)
A/C compressor coming on & off. My Sportage does that, with sort of a metallic "clink" or "tink." It was very annoying at first but I quickly got used to it and don't even hear it now unless I'm listening closely to it. Evidently most carmakers put the switch in the engine compartment or somewhere else it can't be heard but Kia didn't for the Sportage and, perhaps, with the Sorento.   Since it's summer you're probably running your A/C a lot; try to drive the car without A/C for a while and see if the clinking stops.
#461 of 1991 clicking noises by ivygrnsorento Sep 08, 2003 (3:33 pm)
I know I have posted this a few times. But here it is again...and I hope it helps.   Since the delivery of my Sorento, which happend to be last november, whenever I turned on the heater and directed the airflow to the windshield I could hear ticking noises. I immediatly recognized the sound as being the HIV duct work under the dash. My parents have a 2000 BMW 330i, and their car does the exact same thing...actually its even more pernounced in their car than in my Sorento. To me, its never been the windshield...though the sound would tempt you to think that it is. Its a very distinctive sound....some have said it sounds like ice breaking as it hits water. I have had two seperate Kia service sources look at it. They say that though they know that this has been a problem with the Sorento...there is no current fix. The plastic just simply expands and contracts with the heat and cold.   Anyway...I'm sure that Kia will address this problem in future builds of the Sorento...but from what I understand now, there is no fix from Kia.
#462 of 1991 response for hciaffa by jmejias Sep 08, 2003 (5:51 pm)
Oops! the torque wrench that I used was an old one as a handle to get the lug nuts loose. Do not worry, my Craftman is safe in my tool box.   The only problem to be fix is the rust on my rear door. As soon as Kia fix it I will let you know.
#463 of 1991 response for dheiron by jmejias Sep 08, 2003 (6:18 pm)
I purchased my Sorento last year around October. My Sorento runs great. I love it. Of course, cars are made by human beings, so they are not perfect. The only perfection here is 10 years and 100,000 miles warranty. Sorento is an SUV. That means that it is a tough vehicle that will behave better than a car. Before I purchased my Sorento, I researched whatever the market offers on SUV's range $20k-$25k and I found that, there are no vehicle fully loaded and so beautiful as Sorento under $25k. My recommendation is, go for it! I read posting about transmission problems, vibrations, clicking, knocking, etc. The only problem I encountered was my rotors. They were replaced. End of story. My Sorento now is working without problems mechanically speaking. Go for it, DHEIRON!
#464 of 1991 2nd gear synchro by segart Sep 09, 2003 (1:13 am)
Thanks hciaffa, dalancroft and ivygrnsorento. I will just have to get used to the clicking from the ducts. Should I be concerned about what seems to be a weak 2nd gear synchro on my manual 2.5 diesel? Is it a warranty issue or is it common to this gearbox? It is quite easy to crunch into second unless one pauses for a full second between depressing the clutch and selecting second.
#465 of 1991 segart....transmission...also dheiron by ivygrnsorento Sep 09, 2003 (8:04 am)
segart...here in the states, we don't yet have the manual transmission. It will be available in 2004. So for now, most of us can't really give much insight with that issue. As far as warranty though, that would be covered I'm guessing. Unless the syncro has been abused. I will say this, it isnt going to get better, just worse. I would get that thing into the shop ASAP...you don't want to give Kia any reason not to replace or fix it becuase of negligence on your behalf.   dheiron...I bought my Sorento back in November. I now have over 26,000 miles on my Kia....as you can see, I drive it a lot! I've had it to Moab and did the White Rim Proper with it. I've driven it on a trail here in Colorado called Montazuma Revenge, not a trail for the weak willed. I've driven it in blizzards and did a 3800 mile road trip with it. I drive about 70 miles a day to work and back. AND....the only two major problems I've had were: replaced brake rotors, and a tire that was out of round that was replaced by the tire manufacturer. Minor fix to the drivers side airbag sensor that is located in the seat. Other than these issues, this thing has been great!   For the first 6 months, I'll admit, I was apprehensive about my decision of purchasing the Kia based on what most of us think about Kia. But now I know I made a solid choice with the Sorento, and I could not be happier!   Mark.
#466 of 1991 by segart Sep 10, 2003 (2:44 am)
thanks Mark, will book it into the shop for a check over.
#467 of 1991 Brake Dust.... by hciaffa Sep 10, 2003 (8:51 am)
Is it me or has anyone else noticed the amount of brake dust on the front wheels of their Sorentos's. they must use a 100% organic brake pad material as our Sorento front wheels really get dirty fast. I put some wax on them to make it easier to keep clean but boy they get dusty right away.
#468 of 1991 Re: Brake dust by lok888 Sep 10, 2003 (9:40 am)
hciaffa - How often do you clean the wheels? I wash them at the same time when I wash the car on every weekend or two weeks the most. Without driving the car in the rain or snow for 2 weeks, the wheels (front) still clean. I would guess the wax on the wheels attract more dust on the road.

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