2006-2011 Kia Rio timing belt replacement

How to fix, or replace a timing belt on a Kia 1.6L. This car was a 2009. Same kit fits many other Kia cars. 2007 2008 2010 06 07 08 09 10 11
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[@nodak81]

Nice video, you don't skip anything. Every other video seems to skip major steps that they just assume "everybody" knows how to do.

[@phammaster]

From a mechanic to another you are very clear, very clean, very accurate. These are the type of videos people need to watch.

[@dskratz]

Thank you VERY much for what u do! Posting these videos with the level of detail and professionalism you provide helps people like me who work on their own vehicles to both save money and also trust that a job is done right! This video of the timing belt change on the 90 rio was spot on! I love being able to know what tools I’ll need and n advance so I have everything right here when I need it. I did a friends 08 rio today cuz she shredded an alternator belt and after having seen ur video it gave me the advanced knowledge and confidence to go ahead and do the timing belt, tensioner, idler and all 3 drive belts. I did exactly what u stated and everything lined up perfectly. Car runs like a champ now. Thanks again!

[@timmorris4483]

The best video I have watched No BS about the weather or his dog straight to the POINT CLEAR SPOKEN

[@rile_up]

Great video. My timing belt broke. I crossed my fingers and installed new belts, pulleys, and water pump following this. Car runs nice again.

[@IsaiahKeiser]

I’ve spent a lot of time watching this video over the last couple days. Thank you, it’s been incredibly helpful. Saved me a bunch of money, hopefully

[@monsterfuelsthesoul3539]

I tried to replace my ac compressor belt yesterday and the videos I was using weren't super clear. Ended up wasting two hours of my time but while this isn't for that belt directly you did show me what I needed to know to get the damn alternator to rock and get the belt off. Take two happens tomorrow. Definitely gonna use this video!

[@MrTravis789]

Thanks for a great video, I did this job in 6 hours yesterday without even buying a service manual. Just used this vid and 3 or 4 others that were nowhere near as good.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Thank you, You're welcome, and thanks for watching!

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@MrTravis789 Yes yes, of course. Just remember. No good deed goes unpunished. KZbin is making me relearn this.

[@ramonperera6218]

Thanks again. I had a Honda CRV before, with 236000 miles and still running perfectly. It's a great car. Now I regret I sold it. I was told they last forever. I think I am going to try to take the valve head off and check and change the bad ones. First I ll do the compression test tomorrow. I am sorry if I am bothering you with this old little car, but I am trying to find the right and most economical solution. I will checking for your videos on removing the valves head that is not an easy job. I know how to remove the valves, grinding them and so on. Wish me luck.

[@situationmoney]

Great video! It really helped when I replaced the timing belt and water pump on my Rio. I discovered that you can also change the timing belt without removing the motor mount. Thanks!

[@rsvp9816]

anything I need to know to take it off without removing the motor mount? just slide in the wrench and take it off and slide the timing belt cover up?

[@mega_game_play]

Easier just to remove the motor mount. It's in the way and it's not much trouble to remove.

[@keng5075]

Agree it takes 5min to remove mount ,and having it out of the way is priceless q

[@notafanboy250]

Nice video. You made it look so easy mating those two pulleys together when reassembling. Those were a major pain in the ass. I did like your allen wrench idea. Wish I would have thought of that when I did it. I ended up using thin zipties through two of the three holes so both pulleys could stay together while I threaded in one of the three bolts. I was then able to cut one zip tie at a time from the remaining two holes and insert the remaining bolts that way.

[@kordokarim3183]

Thank you so much to having you. Great video I had such a struggle with my car but with your video was all works easier. Thank you and best wishes from Germany

[@RustBeltAuto]

😁

[@mattdajedi]

This was a very good and informative video. Unfortunately I was too late to replace it and lost my engine! My impact drill definitely helped with the camshaft pulley. Thanks for the vid, wish I replace mines sooner

[@BulldogMCR22]

How many miles did it have when the timing belt broke?

[@craigkennedy5328]

Thank you for posting this informative and helpful video. Helps confidence in tackling the job as a DIY. Done a Mazda 323 timing belt recently and will do my daughter’s 2010 Rio when due. Was a bit concerned because it is an interference engine but if you check and double check as you’ve shown, it will be fine. Thanks for your time and effort RB Auto.

[@mattdajedi]

Do they have chains on 2011 and newer? Didn’t know the 2010 had a belt.

[@SirMeh]

@@mattdajedi Old comment, but just to add, my 2011 has a belt... Just changed it! But generaly speak, from 2011 onwards they changed to a chain.

[@martinwarne7183]

Thanks for the great video. Just a thought on getting the pulleys back on. If you have 1 or 2 spare bolts you could cut the heads off and use them as dowels. Get some bolts in then remove them and put the 2 other bolts in.

[@coolHandLuke5150]

Awesome video. Make it easy to grab the right tools. Not not first timing set. But one of the easier ones. Less the two hours to do in in the frass next to the house

[@codered5431]

Thank you great video

[@chasesimmons3919]

I was replacing the bent valves because the timing belt broke, and you covered everything to help me replace the timing belt!

[@mattdajedi]

Did your car star right up? I haven’t checked the valves on mines I’m scared

[@jimbethpiggy]

For anybody who does not have a power tool to remove the crankshaft bolt ...remove the cover plate at the bottom of the gearbox and jam a large flat blade screwdriver on the flywheel teeth .that will hold the crankshaft from turning while you loosen the crankshaft bolt ...

[@dankollars4501]

I use some contact cement and glue those pulleys together, makes it much easier

[@davidfields2290]

I've have to replace the serpentine belt a couple of times on mine, and that bottom bolt on the alternator is accessible from the top if the engine is cool and you have the right extensions

[@a31ford]

Thank You !!

[@RustBeltAuto]

You're Welcome!!

[@ramonperera6218]

OK, thanks . Which year do you think is the best ? Today I rechecked the timing on the Accent, was OK. Checked the compression on the cylinders : No 4 does not blow the paper plug. I pour starter fluid in the intake and nothing happened. I will get a tester to measure the compression. I will also try to change the crankshaft sensor to see what happens. Before I had similar problem ( without timing belt broken ) and was this sensor. It took me less than 3 minutes to solve the issue. Well, let me know about the year of the Corolla. I don't think I will buy a new one for my kind of work. Again, thanks a lot. I will keep tune to your videos, they are really good and clear. I also like the ones from Erick the Carguy.

[@RustBeltAuto]

If you CKP sensor is no good, it will have no spark. All corolla's are good little cars for doing deliveries. I'm a Honda man myself. Just a personal preference.

[@teeturnswrenches504]

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart .😂

[@d.vaughn8990]

Installing the timing belt tensioner is the worst part of the job! What a wrestling match! I was hoping you would show me how I've been doing it wrong all these years. No...you install the same way! This is one instance, where I wish Lisle made a special tool, for installing the spring, without risking damage.

[@josearce4561]

Exelent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Jhoss.V]

thank you good man for this video good good

[@RustBeltAuto]

Welcome!

[@Jhoss.V]

Thanks, you don't know how useful it was to see your video

[@TheBenjammin]

So if that tensioner spring ever breaks it won't lose tension because those 2 bolts are holding the tensioner in place, correct?

[@ramonperera6218]

Do you have a video where I can see how to remove the valves from the head of the Accent 2009. I decided to change all of them. Cylinder 4 has 0 compression, the rest have 80, 70 and 60 psi in that order. I guess there are more than one valve bent. So I will change all of them. Also I like to have an explanation of the adjustment of the cams and the metal chain. I was reading something regarding that, but I trust you more. You are more clear and explicit. Please, let me know. Thanks in advance. Ramon Perera. Miami.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Actually, I am a certified engine machinist. It is best to take it to a machine shop, and get a full valve job. The valve seats will require a couple angles of fresh surface. DO NOT LAP VALVES. There is a half degree of difference between seats, and valves when you do a valve job to promote proper seat wear. You will also need to resurface the head to get the proper RA finish in order for the head gasket to bite properly. A head gasket is a wear item and will wear prematurely if you do not.

[@littlecajun2241]

Thank you very much. I’m going to try it my self and save $700 +\- .

[@elsaperez2189]

Hi I have a question hope you can answer I didnt see you removing heads on motor ??? Do you have to remove my moms mechanic took heads off ?? So right now it's been more than a mnth and he hasnt brought back was there a need to take them off

[@RustBeltAuto]

If the timing belt broke, or it was assembled wrong, bent valves, and needs a valve job, then yes.

[@ramonperera6218]

Does the Corolla have a rubber or a metallic timing belt, because if I get rid of this Accent ( which I would'nt like because it is an strong and easy car to maintain ) I do not want rubber timing belts anymore. Thanks a lot for your advices and time, you are very serious and helpful. I will go on with you all the way. Ramon.

[@RustBeltAuto]

It has a timing chain. No belt. The really old ones have a belt though.

[@nodak81]

The Rio and Accent have had timing chains since 2012.

[@nigeltindall1446]

Awesome video dude, that I will be paying close attention to, while I attempt the job on my partner's 2008 1.4 Kia Rio that is about to hit 300,000 kms (over 200k miles) as I am afraid it's gonna go any time soon. Amazing the belt has lasted this long!... Is it fair to say (from a symptoms point of view) that when the engine stutters and farts and misses at times - particularly when you put load on the engine - that these would be symptoms of a timing belt about to give up the ghost? Or is it simply that the car is demonstrating wear and tear associated with age? Look forward to hearing. Thanks

[@RustBeltAuto]

If all the teeth are lined up, it will be something else causing that particular problem.

[@ngt206]

Just wanted to say thanks again kind sir. Reckon all up the job took me 7 hrs. Only because I found this mystery washer on the garage floor that I couldn't figure out where it was supposed to go😁 Anyways the ole girl is running like a dream now so very happy 👍

[@ramonperera6218]

My 2009 Accent broke the timing belt going at 75 miles, I was told there wont be any damage to the valves. Others tell me it is probable. Today I changed the belt, following your video's instructions but the engine does not start. Rechecked the timing points and nothing happened. To me it wasn't easy to install the belt, not as easy as you did it in your video, was really hard although I had the tensioner all the way up like you showed. I am thinking that maybe the belt is not the one it takes. What do you think? Please let me know your ideas and advice. Thanks a lot.

[@RustBeltAuto]

All Kia's have interference engines. If you double checked your marks, and they are in fact lined up, you most likely have bent valves. A leakdown, or compression test will determine that. If they are bent, and your pistons are okay, you can get away with removing the cylinder head, replacing bent valves, with a valve job. Kia's bend valves when this happens all the time.

[@ramonperera6218]

@@RustBeltAuto Thanks a lot for your superfast response. Now I am really wondering if it worth it because that valve job is expensive and difficult for a non mechanic like me. Here in Miami it will cost me an eye or maybe the two of them. What do you think ? I was already watching those videos and it is really complicated and a long long job to do, more if you are not a mechanic. Dont you think it would be better to buy a remanufactured engine or to buy a new car. Mine has 238000 miles, because I am working as a medicine delivery driver all over Florida. Until now the car has been working excellent, but look now what I got, a "funny surprise.." What would you do if you were me ?..

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@ramonperera6218 that many miles, if you do deliveries, if I was me, I would get a Corolla.

[@jeremytoyra8836]

What do you mean Crank it over 2 revolutions by hand with a breaker bar and a socket or with the key?

[@jduda1127]

He means turn it over two full revolutions by hand with a ratchet and socket on the crank bolt. Check your timing and make sure it's 100% before finishing up and turning that key over.

[@texascoastwandererkayakfis672]

Greetings ! Just bought me a used 2007 Kia Rio LX with 80K miles.. Runs ..drives smooth..gr8 shape. Do u recommend me changing out Timing belt now? A car fax report fid not sure this maintenance to it so I'm sure it's still original belt.any recommendations would b appreciated !! Thank !

[@RustBeltAuto]

I would.

[@texascoastwandererkayakfis672]

@@RustBeltAuto advice taken !! Thank u sir n just subbed !!

[@kamalabbady6778]

question: how you crank the engine 2 revolution, how many turnes it takes to reach 2 revolution thank you

[@RustBeltAuto]

2 revolutions of the crankshaft is one revolution of the camshaft, so 180*, or a half turn of the camshaft is 360*, or one turn of the crank. Maybe you knew that, and are messing with me?

[@kamalabbady6778]

@@RustBeltAuto no I dont for real that's why I did ask you

[@autophyte]

Here in Australia they recommend replacing the timing belt every 90,000 km (60,000 miles). I've done it once and I'm about to do it a second time at 190,000 km (124,000 miles) Should I replace the water pump at the same time, while I have all those components off, even though it's not yet leaking?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I always recommend replacing it with an original equipment item. It's easy enough to do, and it can be considered to be a maintenance wear item. Even though the dealer says otherwise. Some aftermarket water pumps are worse than the one that is already in there too, so you need to be careful about what you buy. Stay away from Chinese re-boxed imports. If it says made in China, don't buy it. Japanese, and Korean seem to be the best in my opinion.

[@autophyte]

Thanks very much for that advice. I'll definitely buy an original maker pump, even though they are more expensive. Plus, I'll avoid kits with Chinese bearings, too.

[@user-sx2wr3mv1k]

So the bottom pulley the mark is suppose to be 12 o’clock as well ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

There are marks for top dead center, if the crankshaft pulley is what you are referring to.

[@AJL1998.]

I got a p0016 code after doing this. Could that just be a slight misalignment between the cam and crank, and I'll have to go back and tweak that at the belt?

[@RustBeltAuto]

You are probably a tooth off on the camshaft.

[@AJL1998.]

@@RustBeltAuto thank you. I will look into that

[@tommygomez5343]

How did you determine the water pump did not need to be replaced while you were in there?

[@RustBeltAuto]

It wasn't leaking?

[@tommygomez5343]

@@RustBeltAuto Oh, ok. Thanks for the tip and thank you for another great video.

[@BenjaminEatsVeggies]

What is the quickest an experienced mechanic would do this and a water pump? For the kia i mean.

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@zefrum3]

Yea im not gonna even try…thanks for showing though

[@johnblaze3532]

My 09 Kia Rio 5 has low compression on cylinder 1& 2 and won’t start!.. I’ve already changed spark plugs,ignition coils and crankshaft position sensor!..would the timing belt be the problem or bent valves?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Did you check belt timing?

[@johnblaze3532]

No.. would have to ask my mechanic to do so!.. How is belt timing checked?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@johnblaze3532 cam and crank marks need to line up

[@johnblaze3532]

Ok!. Appreciate the tips!!!.. great videos!…👍🏽

[@thesenewythandlessuck]

Dont the Rios have chains and not belts or is that just the newer rios?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Yes. Newer has chain.

[@thesenewythandlessuck]

@@RustBeltAuto thanks I appreciate the quick response😉👍

[@Mohamed_Qassim]

الضاغط الثابته والمتحركه يجب تبديلها

[@RustBeltAuto]

If a mad women was yelling, and complaining to me, it would read in my mind just like that. I have no idea what that says.

[@amadeoheron5948]

1? I have a problem dont know what it is it cranks but wont start and the 1st cylinder bank is full of oil already cleaned it and it still wont start what would be the problem

[@RustBeltAuto]

Sounds like the timing belt broke, and ruined the engine, because it is an interference one.

[@amadeoheron5948]

@@RustBeltAuto ok thanks so i'll probably need a whole rebuild instead of just the timing

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@amadeoheron5948 look down the spark plug hole with the piston down, you might see a mess. Could do a compression test too.

[@amadeoheron5948]

No mess just oil i cleaned it it just looks black due to carnon deposits but no torn metal

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@amadeoheron5948 I don't know for sure then. Did the belt break or something? Did it run before you did any repairs?

[@claypope2677]

Belt broke in my 2008 Rio today. I'm gonna have to pull the head and inspect the top for damage. With that interference engine the damage is likely to be extensive. All I can do at this point is too hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Depending on how it broke, once in a while you get lucky. You could put a belt on it, and run it without putting it all the way back together, just to see if it is o.k. Leakdown test works too. Good luck!

[@claypope2677]

@@RustBeltAuto I pulled the head today. The timing belt didn't break but many of the ribs were broken off. I pulled the head and run my wire wheel over the pistons and to my surprise, there was no damage. However, inspecting the head I found the 2 intake valves in one cylinder slightly bent. So hopefully all I have to do is buy 2 new valves, grind them in, and replace all the worn gaskets and parts.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Broken ribs can do that, and more. If I was me, I would bring the head on to a machine shop, and have it vacuum tested. Some put solvent, gas, kerosene, or diesel fuel in the ports with the valves closed to see if it drools out too.

[@claypope2677]

@@RustBeltAuto That's a good idea. Better to be sure than to put it all together and still have a faulty valve/s give me a low or no compression condition.

[@victorvictorious8692]

Got a 09 kia timing belt broke so i need to do this for it to turn over and get compression

[@BenjaminEatsVeggies]

How long did this take you?

[@RustBeltAuto]

Not long.

[@BenjaminEatsVeggies]

@@RustBeltAuto as in less than 2 hours in real time?

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@BenjaminEatsVeggies look at a parts and labor time guide for your answer. How fast you can hack a job, is not an answer of any kind.

[@keng5075]

I just put a 7/8" boxend wrench on the crank bolt, then just put the key in ignition and turn the starter for half a second. The wrench will impact the frame, and bolt is off . Don't d2alq

[@dotobi1695]

My timing belt went out on my Kia Rio 2008 and I was told it was not worth fixing cause my motor is blown? Help! Is this true or not?

[@RustBeltAuto]

A leakdown test, and possibly a borescope will determine the extent of the damage. I have only seen one break pistons so far. Most just bend valves. Very few just need a belt. Those cars are not worth much, so they are probably correct.

[@applepoop10]

95% that the pistons smashed the valves. At that point you probably best to scrap the car or try to find a good preowned cylinder head.

[@97warlock]

Cant you Start the car once you have the new belt on & set the tensioner & its all locked down? then let it run 30 seconds or so, THEN proceed with putting all the other belts on etc ? just sayin cant you start it at that point,before putting the rest of the belts on?

[@RustBeltAuto]

I think your gonna need to put the balancer on. Better to just turn it by hand a couple revolutions, and check marks.

[@97warlock]

I know it sounds crazy, but ..hearing it start right up makes me feel good & energized & look forward to putting everything back toegether ............ as opposed to Not doing that & having these negative thoughts in my head the whole time Im putting stuff back, wondering, how am I gonna feel if iot doesnt run right & I have to redo this all over etc . ....hearing it start right up fuels me replenishes me to keep pushing forward. Its an exhausting job,especially for someone with back problems at 60 . .... Ill just put the balancer on ,thanx@@RustBeltAuto

[@galaxyguard6697]

Is this the same thing you'd do on a 2004 Kia Rio? I can't find a video on it any, fucking, where

[@MrOprawca1978]

Everything is fine, but in this car it is not necessary to unscrew the engine mount, the timing belt bypasses it. And all the screws should be tightened with the right torque, not with an air wrench until the stop. Then these screws cannot be unscrewed, they will break off. The power steering pump is enough to be stretched by hand, you do not need a crowbar, it does not take much power from the engine, you do not have to tighten the belt so terribly. I am waiting for a belt replacement in this engine, which has a mileage of almost 250,000 kilometers, and the timing belt, tensioner, and guide pulley are still original. Wszystko dobrze, ale w tym samochodzie nie trzeba odkręcać podwieszenia silnika, pasek rozrządu ją omija. No i wszystkie śruby warto dokręcić odpowiednim momentem a nie na kluczem pneumatycznym do oporu. Potem tych śrub nie da się odkręcić, urwą się. Pompę wspomagania wystarczy naciągnąć ręką, nie trzeba łomu, ona nie pobiera dużo mocy z silnika, nie trzeba aż tak strasznie paska napinać. Czeka mnie wymiana paska w tym silniku, który ma przebieg prawie 250 tysięcy kilometrów, a pasek rozrządu, napinacz, rolka prowadząca, są cały czas oryginalny..

[@benzeno222]

what is the size of the timing belt, please. Could you send it to me because mine is worn out

[@RustBeltAuto]

It goes by make, model, year, and engine size, unlike a standard serpentine, or V belt. Thanks for watching.

[@miceinoz1181]

I would never change this timing belt without replacing the water pump at the same time while access is available. This is pretty well industry standard.

[@RustBeltAuto]

You certainly can. The real problems happen when the pump is driven by the timing belt. This one is not. So if the bearings wear out, and it fails, it will have no detrimental effects on the engine.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

Are these good cars?

[@RustBeltAuto]

You get what you pay for.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

@@RustBeltAuto just curious. There are a lot of good reviews. They seem easy to work on.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@reedcarpenter2994 keeping up on maintenance is very important.

[@blakebethel1380]

I followed this video pretty closely, but Im pretty sure I messed up somewhere. When I replaced the timing belt, I didn't put everything back together in order to test it, I figured that would take up too much time in case something went wrong I could just adjust something instead of taking everything back off. So with the cover off and no crankshaft pulley on I started the car and the car cranks now, however, the timing belt keeps sliding off. What keeps the timing belt from slipping off the timing belt gears/pulleys. Please any response will help, and if I did something stupid please let me know too.

[@RustBeltAuto]

Pretty sure the crank pulley keeps the belt on.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

Is this a 1 day job?

[@RustBeltAuto]

If I'm me

[@reedcarpenter2994]

Is it possible the red dot is not there? I see a mark up there but it looks like just a indention in the metal.

[@wronggg]

How much would you charge this job? Thank you

[@RustBeltAuto]

I don't know.

[@applepoop10]

An honest mechanic would probably charge $200.

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@applepoop10 so you believe honesty has a lesser value then the standard of the industry. Thanks for pointing that out. That is exactly why I believe it is not polite to talk about money. The truth is, it depends.

[@hobo1704]

​@@applepoop10$200 😂

[@jeamoniesaldon25]

😂 i'm not using torque wrench too

[@michaeleberhane578]

you put the belt on the wrong side

[@RustBeltAuto]

How?

[@michaeleberhane578]

you put the belt on anti clock wise,

[@RustBeltAuto]

@@michaeleberhane578 you funny guy.

[@JackSquat54]

I wish you would have shown the crank mark and what it is pointing to. It is not very clear. Is the crank mark supposed to point to a little tit ?

[@RustBeltAuto]

There are marks on the balancer and cover. If you line those up, and take it apart, you will see marks on the pulley, and block that line up somewhere.