i need help,

purple571 · 04-02-2009, 11:59 AM

I was putting on a new thermostat in my sportage the other day, and a bolt that screws into the thermostat housing broke off, so i was drilling it out and it cracked the side of the housing that connects to the front of the engine. I tried to torque down the bolts on both sides, and quick steel it, but it still bubbles when it builds up pressure. anyone know where i can find a new housing? other than a junkyard..

kiaracer · 04-02-2009, 04:05 PM

other than a junkyard? the dealer. i doubt there's any aftermarket ones available.

purple571 · 04-02-2009, 05:34 PM

alright, well ill look into it

purple571 · 04-02-2009, 05:37 PM

could u give me an actual name of the part, it would help in finding one.

purple571 · 04-04-2009, 12:06 PM

http://www.kiacarparts.net/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

for a reference to anyone else , u can find any oem kia part on this website.

kiaracer · 04-04-2009, 10:00 PM

kiaparts.com is a good one too. i've dealt with them before any they have pretty good customer service.

domepeice · 04-10-2009, 12:54 PM

hey i just got into this forum and i really need help. i have a 96 sportage 2wd and it just keeps over heating. i changed the water pump and the thermostat, flushed the radiator and i still dont know why it keeps overheating. ive exhausted all options. i think the head gasket might be bad but im not sure. also my clutch is bad and i need to replace it. does anyone know where i can get a clutch set for a good price?