How to check timing marks on Kia Sedona?
Ensure that the dowel pin has located correctly inside the tensioner and check the timing marks. Turn the tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until the pointer and dowel pin are aligned (pictured below) using an allen key. Once they are aligned, tighten the tensioner pulley bolt to 24 Nm.
Can you change cam belt on Kia Sedona?
The Kia Sedona may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to change a cam belt, but with a little know-how and the appropriate tools it will prove to be an ideal repair for the independent garage business.
How often do you change the timing belt on a Kia?
You will need to know your vehicle’s engine size to use this table. Once you know, you can determine your Kia timing belt interval by using the first table and the reference key. Be sure to look at the second table to see whether or not the engine is interference-fit. {20} On 1994 models, replace every 60,000 miles.
What kind of service do I need for my Kia?
Kia Services – We service a range of models from the Kia Rio, Sportage, Sorento and Grand Carnival Car Repairs – most repairs can be done on your Kia when we do your service. Alternatively we also do these sperately – just as easy as getting you service done with us.
Why is my Kia Sedona making a noise?
If the oil level is correct, the noise may be caused by the timing chain tensioner. Kia released an updated timing chain tensioner to solve this problem. The average cost for a Kia Sedona General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111.
How old is the timing chain tensioner on a Kia?
Took to KIA. They finally decided to replace timing chain tensioner. Our timing chain broke at JUST under 50,000km, 2 years old. Initially, the engine was making a strange noise on startup that would go away and sometimes return on acceleration. No warning lights came on. Within a week, the timing chain broke and the motor blew apart.
When did Kia issue a Technical Service Bulletin?
FYI – KIA issued a TSB (technical service bulletin) in 2007 and again in 2008 and it describes the problem perfectly, and instructs the dealerships to (in caps and bold) “NO REPAIR ACTION NECESSARY OR RECOMENDED”. NOTE – If KIA does not honor the defective parts & labor involved in this issue I will start a class action law suit against KIA.
Ensure that the dowel pin has located correctly inside the tensioner and check the timing marks. Turn the tensioner pulley anti-clockwise until the pointer and dowel pin are aligned (pictured below) using an allen key. Once they are aligned, tighten the tensioner pulley bolt to 24 Nm. Rotate the crankshaft twice and recheck the timing markings.
How to check for fuel leak in Kia Sedona?
After assembling the fuel line, turn on the ignition switch (without operating the starter) so that the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds and fuel line pressureizes. Repeat this operation two to three times, and then check for fuel leakage at any point on the fuel lines.
What kind of engine does Kia Sedona have?
INA (suppliers of OE tensioners and idlers for 90% of the vehicle manufactures in Europe) take a closer look at the Sedona fitted with the 2.9 CRDi diesel engine. The engine on these vehicles has been identified as an ‘interference type’ so the likelihood of engine damage if the cam belt breaks is very high.