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2004 Kia Optima Repair Question


Topics covered: Cam gear, Dent, Engine.
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Asked on August 27, 2008

Timing belt replacement

Engine Mechanical problem
2004 Kia Optima 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 102000 miles

There is a pin in the crank shaft gear, what i have read indicates that this should be at twelve o'clock as should the cam shaft gears (dohc) is this correct? the cam gears have markings on them. or is ther an off set to them?
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Replied on July 11, 2009

Go to the belt routing diagrams site on this page and it will identify where the marks should be.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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