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#29 of 59 Re: TIMING MARKS [harley19] by lmp4 Jul 16, 2008 (6:31 am)
Replying to: harley19 (Jul 15, 2008 9:10 am)   Not done yet on mine...to come soon...but read these instructions... lower cover seems to be still there on photo above, but obviously, it must me taken off since crank balancer needs to be removed as per instructions...when I do mine, I'll take photos...but if you can take pictures, it might also help others....and myself... instructions ..
#30 of 59 Re: 2001 Kia Sportage [jon1099] by lmp4 Jul 16, 2008 (6:46 am)
Replying to: jon1099 (Jul 15, 2008 8:53 am) ... indeed I'd check T_belt, as imprperly timed valves caould let exhaust from one cyinder stray into another and cause backfires and this would show more under load....but no garantee. The idea is to clear the option so one can look at other things without the possibility of this cause still hanging over your head. Your findings can be very helpfull for others...so keep us posted.
#31 of 59 TIMING by harley19 Jul 16, 2008 (6:54 am)
what happened was the crankshaft pully bolt loosened up and the pully came forward and pulled all the belts off with it, it messed up the timing blt but did not break it, now im trying to get the pully all the way off and clean it up to put it back on.
#32 of 59 Kia Sportage 2002 temp gauge drops car slows by maaer Jul 27, 2008 (3:56 pm)
I'll be driving when my temp gauge drops to C and the car slows down, I've noticed rust in the radiator when I remove the cap, if I flush the radiator will that solve the problem? Maaer Also where is the drain plug for the radiator is there a diagram? Thanks All
#33 of 59 Re: 2001 Kia Sportage [jon1099] by dmiah298 Aug 04, 2008 (6:59 am)
Replying to: jon1099 (Jul 09, 2008 1:35 pm) I have a 1997 Sportage that does the same thing. I took it to the parts store where they ran the codes and said it was my mass air flow sensor. They said that the misfires and backfires are from the air to idle ratio, and that it can cause major issues if it isn't fixed... Soon!! Car doesn't idle well, when a/c is on it almost shut off, and it goes extremely slow when going up hill. It costs about $160, pretty expensive, but it will save on trying to replace everything else just to find that it was that all along. I would try that before you change anything else. Replies to this message: jon1099 (Aug 04, 2008 1:58 pm) dmiah298 (Aug 07, 2008 8:40 am)
#34 of 59 Re: 2001 Kia Sportage [dmiah298] by jon1099 Aug 04, 2008 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: dmiah298 (Aug 04, 2008 6:59 am) Good idea, I hate to drop that kind of cash on a maybe, but a good direction to go. Thanks, Jon Replies to this message: dmiah298 (Aug 07, 2008 8:40 am)
#35 of 59 Re: 2001 Kia Sportage [jon1099] by dmiah298 Aug 07, 2008 (8:40 am)
Replying to: jon1099 (Aug 04, 2008 1:58 pm) I found the sensor online for $ 50. They UPS it and I got it within 2 days. Very safe. Unfortunately- that wasn't my problem. And now we took apart the care and replaced the spark plugs, but still not working. I HATE KIA"I love the outdoors, cookouts, and swimming. I HATE KIA"S!!!! I have never had this many problems with any car that I have owned.
#36 of 59 2002 Sportage by dressel Nov 07, 2008 (4:52 pm)
I have an '02 Sportage with 42500 miles and I want to change the plugs, tune-up, etc. The problem is I can't even find them and finding a manual is like pulling teeth. Can anyone point me in the right direction before I pull whatever hair out that I have left? Replies to this message: tidester (Nov 08, 2008 12:33 am)
#37 of 59 Re: 2002 Sportage [dressel] by tidester HOST Nov 08, 2008 (12:33 am)
Replying to: dressel (Nov 07, 2008 4:52 pm) Try Online Repair Manuals.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#38 of 59 Stalling problem :( 2000 kis sportage by Butt3rflz Nov 24, 2008 (9:38 am)
I have a 2000 Sportage 4x4. It is stalling out on me. There is no rhyme or reason to the stalling. Just simply dies while driving, with in the first 3-5 minutes on the road. Takes a few times to get the car to start after it dies. I have replaced the following: O2 Sensor Fuel Filter Plugs-Wires Boots(they are part of the plugs/wires i guess?) Battery Altenator I dont know what else to do? it wont show on diagnostics what the problem is?    Any Suggestions ???

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