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2001 Kia Rio

Tiny
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  • 2001 KIA RIO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 85,000 MILES
My wife was driving her kia and the timing belt went out, I know theres probly giong to be more damage to the engine, im afraid the machanic will have a field day with my pocket book, have any good advice?
Thursday, May 15th, 2008 AT 12:10 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

there is not much you can do but have it repaired and hope that he wont over charge, it is a bit hard to know how much damage there will be, bent valves and may be valve guide damage as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, May 16th, 2008 AT 2:09 AM

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