Originally Posted By: JGmazda
Originally Posted By: Thax
Either viscosity will be perfectly fine in your 2.7L in your area. At your mileage you should really consider getting the timing belt replaced. I always recommend to customers to replace the water pump , timing belt idler and tensioner at the same time. Spark plugs should be due soon too. Nice little suv though , ive always enjoyed the few times ive gotten to work on the V6 2nd gen Sportage's.
Thanks. I've changed the Timing belt on my Miata a few times. It's not an "Interference" engine and therefore, it's safe if a belt gives way. (which did happen)
The KIA is an "Interference" engine.
Have you personally changed-out the belt on the 2.7 engine? I was wondering how difficult it would be on this FWD vehicle. Thanks!
Yes I have changed a couple timing belts on the 2.7L engine. Its not a hard one to do ,fairly straightforward job. You will need to remove the serpentine belt(s) , drain coolant , support engine from the oil pan then remove the engine mounts. Remove the power steering pump , makes it easier to work. Remove harmonic dampener and timing belt covers , then get to work on the belt tensioner, belt and water pump. Bit of advice is get an old axle nut, use it as a spacer for the crank bolt when your turning the engine over for timing. There are a couple of youtube vids of guys doing this job the correct way. Watch as you go and have a good afternoon !!
