[T-Bone]

My faithful 2000 Sportage had it's timing belt go.Does this mean a engine replacement :blush:

 

[e5fxt]

Mine went a few weeks ago- I got lucky no damage. New timming belt shhe was ready to go. High speed break even. I was so sure that it damaged the head that I bought a rebuilt. Email me if you need one. try Partsdinosaur for a belt and or a gasket.

 

[cdreece]

No on the 2000 Sportage when the timing belt goes IT DOES NOT DAMAGE THE ENGINE you are safe with just having the belt and tensioner and bearing replaced.

 

[T-Bone]

Thanks for responding.

 

[VinDiezel84]

Mine just went this weekend too. Weird.
They told me their computer was saying it was an interference motor. I was 99% sure it wasnt from what i read here and on 4x4.

Just needed a new water pump and belt, no actual damage.