rrich127@comcast.net
We just bought a new 2007 Sportage EX. I take delivery tonight or tomorrow morning. Before I bought it, I asked if they had an interference type engine like my 2003 Sorento. One of the mechanics came out of the shop to the show room and told me that they did indeed have an interference engine like the Sorento, but that they now had a timing chain instead of a timing belt. I realize that sometimes they will say anything to get a sale, but they seemed to be sincere. If anybody knows for sure whether this is true or not, let us know. If true, I think that this is a significant change for 2007. Also, if it is true, lets hope that this change is well engineered. It won't stop the valves from hitting the pistons if it gets out of time, but for peoople like me who are sometimes slow to get in for important maintenance, it will give me more time.