My 2004 Sedona with just 78,000 miles blew the motor because the Intake Manifold Valve (butterfly) dislodged itself and was completely ingested by the engine pistons"... and "all that remains were bits of metal shavings".
I found out that the 2002-2005 Sorento with same size engine (3.5, 6cyl.) has a recall: TSB#073/NHTSA ID#10025153 on exactly this same issue.
AUTOWORLD KIA (DEALER#7096963) Claims this is not a "Power Train" Warrenty and/or Recall Issue even though we are original owners with impeccable maintainence records.
REPAIR QUOTE: $8,371.00 plus $35/day storage from June 18 (45 days and counting).
Any advice appreciated.
Tony
917-653-0888
I found out that the 2002-2005 Sorento with same size engine (3.5, 6cyl.) has a recall: TSB#073/NHTSA ID#10025153 on exactly this same issue.
AUTOWORLD KIA (DEALER#7096963) Claims this is not a "Power Train" Warrenty and/or Recall Issue even though we are original owners with impeccable maintainence records.
REPAIR QUOTE: $8,371.00 plus $35/day storage from June 18 (45 days and counting).
Any advice appreciated.
Tony
917-653-0888