2005 Kia Sportage V6 2.7L Quick Timing Belt/Water Pump video

This is just a quick compilation of videos and info to help with the task at hand. Sorry if I forgot anything, or the order is a little off since it was a very long day. Don't forget to disconnect the battery, support the vehicle, support the engine, and before you turn the engine over after pulling the pin make sure the pin raises to the 7-9mm range before turning the engine or else it might jump a tooth and you'll have to line the marks up again. Taking the crank pulley off will require a little pulling pressure on the pulley while using a punch to hit the roll pin to separate them.

[@brucemc777]

THANK YOU!!! I "only" need to replace a serpentine belt on a 2009, but that outboard serpentine belt tensioner arm is the biggest PITA engineering idiocy i have come across in a long time. This is the ONLY video i found that showed me what is going on, and this is after several weeks of posting to the two English language forums i found and not getting an answer whatsoever. Seems the world bout 4 bangers and i was worried i was the only person with a 6. Many thanks!

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Very welcomed! It's hard to find stuff when it comes to certain cars. I always try to see if there are any out there when I bring a vehicle in if I'm going to record to help others with that problem. Glad I was able to help!

[@escape692]

This was a really comprehensive video one of the best I've watched. Thank you for making it

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you very much! Glad it has helped! Thank you as well for watching!

[@schuylerpryne5]

Thank you for taking the time to show this. I just volunteered to help a friend out by doing this job. Good to know what to expect.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

You're welcome! Hope all goes well!

[@tinafinneran1666]

Your video is awesome. Did the whole job and had one bolt left over. Couldn't sleep but the car ran perfect. Turned out to be upper motor mount hidden away. But your video showed the way!

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you much! Glad I could help out! This extra bolts lol...

[@tivonlyons1]

this video is perfect and detailed.... I just popped my timing belt in my Sportage, and my minds made up..... I'm trading it in. lol. Great video.

[@Picklejam08]

I have this exact same car. Did timing belt/WP kit and serpentine kit last weekend. Thanks a million for this excellent video!

[@DKSE123]

Very Easy To Do

[@garypratt1453]

Excellent presentation 👏, everything so clean don't need gloves ,amazing

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you. Hard for me to use any cloth glove. I drop everything and half the time the finger tips rip right off with latex and others like it.

[@gwood6969]

825 am right off the bat you should probably have said this is where the timing belt is located in this compartment right here. DISCLAIMER: Movement and jostling of the camera (and focus issues) can cause dizziness and nauseum. Thank you for the information needed

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

You're very welcome! Glad to help!

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you. Don't get too scared of it. As long as you keep organized and have some good tools it usually goes smooth. Good luck!!!!

[@JS-Rawski]

Thanks for the video you helped me change mine by myself saving me probably a thousand dollars I appreciate it a lot

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

You're very welcome! Glad to of helped.

[@tomhenderson6989]

Thanks for the video. Not an auto mechanic, but inclined (HVAC). Working my way through this and finding your video far more useful than the Kia Manual. -Tom-

[@raytheprinter]

Great video! A good mechanic is worth his/her weight in gold.My 2006 Kia Sorento is going for a timing belt replacement.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@aeridyne]

Thank you so much for this video. I got an intermittent odd squeak I can't pin down yet and I just know I'm going to have to replace something in there, god help me it's in there with the water pump/timing! But if it is, this vid will have helped immensely so thank you for taking the time.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

aeridyne you're very welcomed and good luck!

[@MikeySocks]

Great thank you. I'm debating if I should try this myself ..I'm just worried about advancing the crank and not getting back the right way. Have a lot of thinking to do. Lola. Thanks again. And great video

[@777redavid]

thanks I have a 2.7L 2007; so this is a good video 4 me 2 save. Thanks

[@kawasaki11004]

A great video, i have a kia optima 2.5L and i go to chance the timing beld this weekend. the video helps my a lot ! Greetings Bob, Holland (Europa)

[@dougw2340]

I marked the old cracked belt with red paint at the three timing marks before I removed it. Then transferred the marks to the new belt and put it on. It was a tight fit but removing the front idler wheel and putting it back on after the belt was in place wasn’t hard.

[@davidsage6575]

The important thing we all need to see is how you reduced the tension on the auto tensioner, you missed that and instead showed it already removed

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

You take the bolts out. Is said in the video.

[@davidsage6575]

@@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive It didn't show you need to use a 3/8 ratchet to turn the tensioner to reduce the pressure to remove the belt prior to removing the bolts. Also the engine needs supporting and the engine mount removed for the ratchet to turn

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

@@davidsage6575 it's all in the video. I didn't need to remove anything to remove the serpentine belt. Engine is supported and says in the video. Bolt sizes are even on the diagram.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Sorry for taking so long very busy trying get the house we are buying cleared. There is a roll pin in the pulley which I used a punch while applying a little pressure pulling on the pulley then hitting the roll pin with the punch.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Sorry to hear. You could always do a leak down test before ripping it apart to at least get and idea of what is wrong. Also double check the timing cause I know the tensioner didn't fully engage when I rotated the first time allowing the damn belt to slip a tooth and having to redo it again lol.

[@MrPILLS1957]

Nice Job on the Video, I have a 2007 with 120,000 lkm's. Want to do mine.....lol Doug

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you and good luck.

[@osaeakotuahllewelyn133]

Thanks so much am grateful!

[@josiepierce9220]

Im having a problem removing the crankshaft pulley. I have the bolt out but I cant pull the pulley all the way off. In fact, I cant even get it far enough off to back out the lower timing cover bolts behind it. It wiggles, but then pulls itself back in. What am I missing? Do I need to remove the tensioner/idler pulley first? Does the belt have to loosen for me to get to slide right off?

[@hankus253]

Thanks for the video to document this task. Two questions, in addition to the timing belt replacement, what other items did you replace while access was available? Even though I plan to have my KIA dealer do this work, could you explain briefly the purpose of the "Pin" that you spoke of. When is in put in place and when is it removed? I take it, that it prevents movement of some sort, maybe?

[@alexhodson8831]

I have a question. How did you remove crank pulley bolt? Is in any special tool to hold it from spinning?

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Impact is the easiest. They do make a pulley holder online you can purchase, it's a pretty good size and a good selection of pin sizes for an affordable price. There is a method of putting a rachet on the bolt and resting it against a solid object and flick the key for a second and it'll break it loose enough to take out. That method is at own risk, plus if it does break loose you still need to figure out how to tighten properly. The pulley holder can come in handy for all kinds of things.

[@alexhodson8831]

@Synthetic Visions Automotive got it, thanx for the reply

[@dajjana19933]

Good teacher☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Thank you much! Glad I could help!

[@dennismiller8167]

Great video. Can anybody tell me if this is an interface engine? I am hearing conflicting information. I am guessing it is because my timing belt broke and the engine will not crank. Thanks

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Dennis Miller I can't remember, but think it is.

[@alexandercruz1127]

How can you tell if your timing belt broke?

[@DKSE123]

It is without a doubt interference

[@chrisvasquez8789]

I'm about to do this job on my sister's car does the water pump come with a gasket or do I have to put gasket sealer

[@dropworld922]

hey good video,im going to be doing my girls,do them sprockets move easy, cause i hear everybody talking about that one sprocket moving every time they pull that pin out to add tension to the belt,i see you put a breaker bar there to hold it,one guy was taling about set it back a tooth then do it,then another guy said you dont even have to do that just use the slack coming from right to let and the tension-er would fall wright in place

[@dropworld922]

another question when i get the belt on,do i set the tensor first are crank it 2 times by hand to get it on tdc then pull that pin

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

After you get everything installed you pull the pin and let it sit for a few minutes to fully tighten. Then slowly rotate just to make sure the tensioner is extended fully. Cheaper systems the pin sometimes gotta be pulled then put back in then installed. Never had to really adjust for this engine for marks. Just watch the video again before doing it, even a couple that way it's etched in your mind lol.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Also good luck with your install!

[@1FishinAddict]

Hi, does the flywheel nut come out fairly easy? Did you have to use a holder tool to keep it from turning?

[@allenbutler8520]

My water pump needs replacing. I was looking through the Haynes manual and it seems like there's a lot of extra things to do like disable the fuel pump, remove the coils, etc etc. Did you do anything like that? Or is everything here in the video? Thanks

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

I just disconnected the battery lol. Sometimes certain books have way more steps then there should, or the dealer says engine must be dropped when it truly doesn't. Whether you want to follow the extra steps or cut out time of the job is up to you. I prefer less extra steps if you can get away with it. Hope this helps and goodluck!

[@gst3033]

So how do u line all three timing marks up at the same time I'm getting ready to do this job any info would b great

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Make sure battery is disconnected. You will turn the crank by hand using 1/2 inch drive ratchet and socket, or breaker bar. You'll rotate the engine clockwise until you get all marks to line up.

[@gst3033]

Will the timing marks stay lined up when I go to put on the belt on or do I have to hold something in place

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

@@gst3033 that's a tricky situation. Sometimes they'll stay, but the slightest pressure can make them spin. They do have tools cheap online that can hold single cam gears in place.

[@gst3033]

@@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive thank you sir for your time and info hopefully all goes well

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

@@gst3033 you're welcome!

[@MikeySocks]

whats the difference between the tensioner and the auto tensioner

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

They are both basically the same. Their job is to keep tension on an object. There are just different styles like auto, hydraulic, and manual. Hope this was what you was looking for.

[@charlesrose4701]

I got the same car

[@jefferysill5539]

Timing gear corroded to old balancer, have new balancer. Have old balancer and gear in toxic soup of pb blaster, atf engine oil on bench in coffee can , any tips?

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Careful application of heat. Induction would be best. Other then the fluids and working it around try tapping to give it vibration to break the corrosion loose. It can be very frustrating when things are like that. There also may be a puller that could work in that situation. Hopefully you can get it!

[@jefferysill5539]

@@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive ended up with new gear, balancer hit both with neversieze, Thank you

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

@@jefferysill5539 thank you for the information! Glad to be of help!

[@TKO-NY]

How many hours do you think a shop should charge me to replace the crankshaft seal on this motor? Thanks

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Hard to have a precise range, but depending on the shop anywhere between 4-6 hours. Make sure it's not the cheapest timing kit as a bunch of those are failing about a week after install. I recommend dealer components when it comes to things like that. Hope that helps.

[@TKO-NY]

@@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive it does. I was quoted 5 hours. Just wanted to be sure. And yes you're right. Timing kit was installed 20k or so ago. So seal only lasted that long, (AutoZone) while the original lasted 180k. Unreal. Appreciate the info.

[@michaelrehkop4817]

Why are there so many AMERICANS still using STANDARD size sockets on cars. America. The Automotive Industry in the USA have not used standard size nuts and bolts (aka fasteners) on American made cars and trucks since 1978. Lug nuts or bolts are most generally one of 3 sizes. 19, 21 and 22 millimeter. Stop using standard sized sockets and wrenches for vehicles natured after 1978. They are all metric and have been for 45 years.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

No idea. Would've been nice if we stayed with the rest of the world for all the measurements instead having to make our own!

[@rubintelcy8516]

I need to know how to align camshaft on a Kia Optima 2005 2.7

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Rubin Telcy thinking they are almost identical for the procedure. There are a couple videos of the Optima I found on here if you wanted to double check a few videos before proceeding.

[@davvid70]

Hi, I have a question, can you tell me how much the cylinder compression of this engine?Both hot and cold

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

david veintimilla I don't have exact numbers, but done compression on a couple which was right around 160-170 range. The higher the better! If it starts getting lower it usually indicates wear and possibly how it is maintained. Have a Honda right now with 300k+ on it at 120 and still seems to run good, but if you compare to the same vehicle with higher compression you should be able to tell a difference in performance. Hope this helps! I'm sure there are forums with the required information.

[@davvid70]

thank you for you reply, i have the Delta V6 2.7 whith 150K, my mechanic tested the compression and the result was 120psi on all cylinders, i worry that it is very low, but the engine was cold and the accelerator pedal was not floored thoroughly, this is why i wanted to know if maybe you tried the cold engine to compare, could it be that the compression is low because the engine was cold, additional the injectors were just installed, thank for you aswering and time

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

david veintimilla you're welcomed! I've still got the same compression on cold engines, even though it goes up slightly when warm. Could just be age, or possibly the tester might not be sealed properly. A leak down test can determine where the most wear is most times.

[@lancelotknt]

what is that white crust on the intake manifold?

[@stoptellingmewhattowrite]

Most likely corrosion (aluminum oxide).

[@akorahmaniazar]

4:12 Towards the front of the vehicle???

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

? The tensioner on a rachet.

[@pappupawar6021]

water pump change

[@akio2589]

Looks like the back cam is off a tooth.

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

akio2589 camera makes it seem like that, but it's dead on and been servicing it for awhile now.

[@newfad2008]

This is so stupid, I am looking specifically for how to replace an alternator, on 2006 Kia Sportage because it is in the rear of the engine, passenger side, and all I see is replacing alternator on Hunda, or belt on Sportage, or kia Sonata etc, but nothing of what I am looking for

[@SyntheticVisionsAutomotive]

Fadi Gholam I know what you mean! Usually when you take them off it requires a lot of rotations, that with the axle out, or dropping sub frame an inch or two. I usually eye it before doing anything else and go from where it's going to be the fastest and easiest to remove. Sometimes manuals will include extra steps when you can actually skip it. Hope this helps and hope you find what you're looking for! Also try searching in images which can take you to forums with detailed instructions.

[@vivianhooverparker7821]

dang im at 145,000 never replaced belt

[@timparker1779]

lol,It got me at 170,000

[@tonylwright]

@@timparker1779 yours broke at 170k? I'm guessing that wasn't good for the motor?

[@timparker1779]

@@tonylwright No,I sold it after it broke

[@m3n4cE6]

keep drueling