2004 Kia Optima Repair Question
Topics covered: Cylinder head, Engine, Oil pan.
Mileage: 141,000 miles.
Mileage: 141,000 miles.
Asked on July 30, 2011
Piston replaace
How to replace pinton rings and rods from a kia optima o4 2.4 dohc 4 cylinders
Asked by camey04Answer
Replied on July 30, 2011
You would need to remove the cylinder head and oil pan to do the job which involves taking the timing belts etc out.
If you need to replace the con rods, it is highly likely that the cankshaft is bad and the engine has to be removed from vehicle.
