timing belt problems 2000 sportage

spot2 · 04-25-2007, 01:16 PM

have a 2000 sportage that the timing belt cut a slot out all the way around the timing cover wtf is going on. as i got into it i have now noticed the crankshaft is out more than a 3/4 of an inch, can see the timing gear onthe crank and harmonic balancer are all out. does turn over, broken crankshaft?????? or is it time for the grave yard 135000 muiles.

mgbgt1972 · 04-25-2007, 08:35 PM

Sounds like the belt has stretched with age, they need to be replaced every 5 years , or you run the risk of them breaking, or slipping a tooth etc!

Esay to fix just use the search function on this fourm, there is a nice detailed step by step article on how to change the belt on a 2000 sportage in the DIY section.