2006 Kia Sorento Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Camshaft.
Mileage: 11,100 miles.
Mileage: 11,100 miles.
Asked on December 2, 2011
HOW DO I INSTALL A TIMING BELT ON A KIA SORENTO 3500 V-6 LX MODEL
I HAD A BAD TIMING GEAR ON A KIA SORENTO 3500 LX MODEL AND REMOVED TIMING BELT. WILL INSTALL NEW BELT BUT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SET THE TIMING AS THIS ENGINE HAS 4 CAMSHAFTS.
Asked by JEFFJAnswer
Replied on December 2, 2011
Put the engine no.1 piston on its compression stroke/TDC and align the cams to its markings
Replied on February 11, 2012
Jeffj, did you get the timing belt changed successfully on this? Do you need other pictures or directions?
Replied on February 11, 2012
Took it to Kia for safety of engine
Replied on February 11, 2012
Oooh, expensive. Next time you have a repair, try using a Haynes manual, or buy a one month subscription to the same service we use here:
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/mitchell1eautorepair-car-repair-manuals