Water Pump/timing Belt

billsgirl · 05-09-2005, 05:48 PM

Could you guys please email me the instructions for replacing the water pump & timing belt.
pat_gaudreau@yahoo.com.
Purchased them from Advance auto,yesterday.
Thankyou very much!
Does anyone know where I could find this info ASAP,its a transportation issue,only vehicle

2002 Sportage,4wd
Thanks again!

MATRUCO · 05-14-2005, 08:18 AM

Hello my friend, this is not easy!! I had to do the same with my sportage 97. To replace the water pump you need to take the timing belt off. This is a pain. My Kia is twin cam, so you need to align both cam when replacing you belt. Remove the fan front plastic cover behind the fan and you will notice the belt and the cam they have two groves they need to be align right if not you will ruin you engine. I hope this helps.

MATRUCO