Kia Sorrento/Sedona: 3.5 Litre Engine/Timing Belt/Crank Sensor/Water Pump Repair and/or Replacement

Repair and/or Replacement tips for timing belt, crank sensor,cam sensor, water pump and drivebelt tensioner for a 3.5 liter in Kia Sedona and Sorrento.
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[@luizsachser1857]

Cheers for this video mate. I was gonna change the driving belts myself and leave the timing for a mechanic but after watching this video and considering my car, a 2004 kia sorento, had achieved the 200k mark it gave me some inspiration to do the whole lot at once. Belts, pulleys, sensors, water pump and hoses all replaced. I'm a mechanic oriented person but never had the chance/confidence to take on a such big task but it all went well. Down under here in Australia labour costs are incredible high for this kind of job but I managed to save quite a lot doing it myself and learning at the same time. It was quoted AU$ 650 for timing belt kit + labour (note that water pump was not included in this neither sensors, hoses and driving belts). It costed me AU$ 395 for all the above parts (mostly off eBay) + around 7 hrs of work split in 2 days and some swearing on the way :-) Good saving, good learning! Much appreciated video mate. Keep it on coming! Thanks

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Harti Luiz Sachser Jr. Hi Harti, this is SO awesome to hear!! I am really glad that the video helped you out so much and in the long run, saved you some money too. This is what my channel is all about, just doing whatever I can to help people out and keep your family's money in your pockets where it belongs. Please subscribe and feel free to let me know if you ever have any questions or if you need anything at all.

[@hartisachser9131]

Well done my son.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Harti Sachser Thank you!!

[@jessehernandez47]

Great video. Appreciate u getting straight to the point and giving all the tips and tricks. Currently doing the crank sensor and timing on my 04 sorento. This video helped alot

[@darrenferrell6847]

Thank you Jamie for the How to video's on the Kia Sorrento , Running like a champ now :)

[@frankjrendon2]

Thank you Jamie..and thank you from all of us that you have shared your knowledge with!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

you're quite welcome we just really enjoy helping people out and sharing information you need anything else in the future please let me know

[@rewiwharepapa8705]

great video was very useful. one trick i did was to cable tie the timing belt to the camshaft sprockets and use a needle nose vice grip to hold the belt onto the crankshaft sprocket, then release the hydraulic tension and was able to get the crank sensor out.

[@madmechanix4962]

Thank you for this video!! We just decided we needed this car and...then looked up the maintenance hahaha thanks man

[@davidswymeler1008]

I purchased 2005 Kia Sorento Ex,Used from Lot, "Reputable-Apparently" HA!! Whatta joke! Within 6 momths, Summer comes. NO A-C, Replaced AC compressor, Groovy! Next fuel sender went, Had to replace ENTIRE fuel-pump! No prob! Works Great! 3 days later, Crank Position Sensor goes! Im getting set to do this EXACT procedure!! So far your guidance IS THE BEST IVE SEEN!! Thanks SO MUCH MAN for sharing your knowledge!! Its a GREAT winter vehicle when the damn thing doesn't choke!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

David Swymeler Hi David and thanks for the comments. Yes, I would say that I'm probably an expert on this particular job..lol!! Everyone that owns a Kia Sorento seems to hunt me down and make me do the job for them but all in all it's really not that bad of a job. I also have another video on the exact same job but with step by step instructions. Funny you should mention that, I've been in the car business for 25 years and I'm actually designing a website right now that will be getting into exactly what you need to be looking for when you're professionally buying and selling cars in an effort to try to help the average consumer get an edge on some of these shady car dealers, They just don't realize or perhaps don't care how it affects people's lives when they are lied to about what's wrong with the vehicle. Then, that poor individual has to try to not only pay for the car but come up with thousands of dollars for repair bills. I bet they weren't upfront about anything and they didn't give you any kind of good price either did they? Well, if you ever need anything car related ever again or on anything you just let me know because that's what I'm here for man. Good luck and if you need any help with this let me know.

[@davidswymeler1008]

Question.. I purchased the individual Camshaft-locks rather then rent tool. (Made well, appear to work JAG.? So if I mark Harmonic balance r/Crank Pulley/crankshaft,Realign Crankpulley to crankshaft. Lock Cams BEFORE belt removal, with cam-locks, Must I go thru the whole-deal of locating #1 Cyl. TDC on Compression stroke? Or should I do all? Must I remove manifold cover to get to #1 sparkplug hole. find #1 tdc with compression gauge. Just want to "Keep it simple as possible" All advice appreciated! Thank you in advance

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

David Swymeler Hi David, so sorry for the delay. We were out of town for the first couple of weeks of April so I'm playing catch up now. Do you still need a hand with this?

[@davidswymeler1008]

Yes please... So Something I dont understand is; BEFORE I remove timing-belt, I understand to install camshaft-locks BEFORE removing belt. What Im not getting is, must I find/locate TDC of #1 Cylinder AND locate all timing-marks to their proper-spots on cylinder head etc, etc,?? Using the comp-gauge B4 installing clamps and locking camshaft gears in tdc location. THEN remove timing belt? Im confused because if all is "looked in place" with camshaft locking tool, in my mind tdc dont matter if nothing moves and you align belt-teeth correctly? Heres my contact info.. Id be willing to somehow help ya with a little $$ if ya could contact me with this or if I could call with questions..?? Im on facebook, David Swymeler, two emails; [e-mail] or [e-mail]. I can also switch over to my laptop and get web-cam out to shop/garage. I AM pretty "well-versed" when it comes to car repair, (I am a machinist, mill/lathe, cnc/manual, aerospace, industrial, scientific, etc. so I believe I can handle it. A little beer or tool money would be worth it to me if It "get-stuck and !@#$ed" and need guidance outta ALL the advice/videos ive seen on this topic, (KZbin) this and your other vids are EXTREMELY thorough! THANK GOD! Take care my friend. This Sunday is the "Startdate" for this job... Take care. Thank Much!!! .

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

hi david so you going go for it , ok yes you we can talk i will send you my number on email

[@andrewfolse-hu5qe]

Thank u for this. I really do appreciate your time and energy to help

[@davidtillotson6645]

Thanks for your time and hope. Just tore one down. Hope u get that dime.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+David Tillotson lol , thankyou and good luck

[@fullpetalmanic9529]

Ya i ended up having to use the good ol starter trick myself on my 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8l v6. The Harmonic Balancer was in TERRIBLE shape and had to replace it. Someone that owned the car before me did some maintenance and when they re-installed the balancer they WAY over torqued the Crank Bolt and even a large truck impact gun couldn't get it off even after heating the bolt. Oddly enough though i decided to try using the starter trick and it came right off no problem.

[@lelawalker1857]

Hey Carman..... Great video, helped a lot . However, I wish you would have put more in the video about the WHOLE water pump. Keep posting your really helping a lot of us home mechanics with these DEVIL CARS!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Lela Walker Thanks for the feedback and comments and glad to hear that the video helped you out. Sorry about leaving the whole water pump job out. Is there a particular question that you have on the water pump that maybe I can help you out with?

[@jeffduncan7866]

Great job man learned what I was looking for

[@Veronica825752]

Thank you so much for replying so quickly, no bumps, no flicking of dash lights. Out from the mechanics down the driveway to the city surface street, smooth road and motor shakes, loss of power, rpm gage jumping from 0-700 check engine light comes on, I take my foot of the gas pedal and the motor seems to go back to normal and the check engine light turns off, and will repeat again when trying to accelerate

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Veronica Martinez have you resolve your issue

[@KONAKA95]

+JamieJones Hi, I was wondering how much of the front of the engine i would have to take off in order to replace the crankshaft position sensor?

[@Jaefoxie]

My husband have me watching this pretty cool tho!!!

[@djshotokan]

Mr. Jones!! Fellow mechanic here and love the channel, the tips and the humor, It's becoming more and more rare to find mechanics that know the cars beyond the books! Id love your opinion on something, have an 06 Sorento 4x4 3.5 that I believe needs a waterpump assembly, however the coolant in leaking into the valley under the lower intake from the reaf of the water pump housing area. Have you ever heard of this?? Ive checked the bypass hose, its good, the orings are intact, the y pipe through the heater hoses is sealed (common problem of course) but It strongly seems like its flowing from behind the water pump, not out the weep hole, which is weird. It was taken to the dealership as it has extended warranty and they refused to work on it saying the head gaaskets, valve cover gaskets and 0 rings were bad. Believe me, they ARENT. so wondering if you have ever seen or heard of this. Thanks and keep up the good work!!

[@red2965]

Dude this is fing crazy. I have one of these pos and mine is intermittently shutting me down sometimes at the worse Times!! Although I'm a dyi individual this is a bit overwhelming

[@darrinlout9821]

Great video

[@bradpeterson4277]

rockstar video, my sorento hit 120k nice ride gono skip the belt drive till she blows then scrap,dont want to sink any more money it

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

i feel your pain lol

[@morrow5215]

Great job

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

thankyou

[@JuanPerez-dd8ek]

good information

[@zerx1979]

We just did this today and replaced crankshaft & camshaft position sensors the car runs excellent put a p0016 code came up can that be the sensing blade behind the crank sprocket?

[@farmer864]

To hell with doing this on my own. Guess I’m going to the shop

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

farmer864..it is doable but they are definitely a pain.

[@ronniewilliz153]

Very glad you made this video gonna be doing this in the am on my kia Sorento. What do you mean pop if I don't use the came locks. If I put the cams in correct position they will move on there own during fixing the water pump ?

[@HLL9176]

Great video!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Hunter Lindsay, LegalShield Independent Associate yeah not to bad of a job

[@philc7192]

Subbed! Nice video. Very informative. You make it look easy! LOL. My son has a a 2008 Sorento. I've been warning him to save his money to pay for the timing belt replacement that is coming due. Me, I'll stick with my old 4 cylinder Saturn with a timing chain. Thanks for making these videos!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

***** Hey Phil, thanks for subbing and very glad that you enjoyed the video. He definitely needs to listen to you on saving up for that timing belt change. The last thing you want is for it to break and cause engine damage so tell him to just be pro-active and save himself (and probably you too..lol) the headache later.

[@valerieroyal2139]

Awesome video. However, I am looking for more information on how to check/replace the camshaft sensor. I've got a 2004 XG350, of course with the 3.5 sigma, but I have been getting P0340 lately. Do you have any info on that? Thanks.

[@rickkloog8973]

Hey, I loved your video and it helped me to install a time sett in the crank shaft. It runs perfectly except after a couple thousand miles the crankshaft seal is now hemorrhaging oil. Beyond getting back down to it and pulling the crankshaft timing gear, how difficult of a job is it to replace the crankshaft seal? I’ve searched and am not finding info on it, which is concerning.

[@sweetlilly06]

wow i like ur video and theres to much to do i just buy a 2003 kia serento 1 month ago and the check ingine ligth turne on with the code PO340 i seen your video i dont now if i cut do it my self i dont like the part to take the timing belt off I order the part all ready and Im just waiting to get it but thank u for the video

[@livenfree]

Is there a way to just pull timing covers to see if my timing belt has slipped timing w/o removing everything? (I have a horrible misfire just on passenger side Cylinders and a code for timing off)

[@1NicholasInSeattle]

OUTSTANDING job fellas. But why didn't you SEPARATE TASKS to replace EACH ITEM??? Would have been nice if you had. Procedures are NOT THE SAME for EACH. Important to show ALL ways and means. Thanks for your great and fun video presentation. *Cheers mates!* Nick

[@sweetnandito]

Hi, would you know if 2002 Kia Sedona has FLYWHEEL sensor besides Crankshaft sensor & Camshaft sensors?

[@teufelhunden222]

You do not need to pull the timing belt in order to do the Crank sensor. If you jut slide the belt forward about 1/4 inch and get a wrench in there.

[@LuisLopez-ty1bo]

Hey Jamie I have a problem hopefully you can help me out since you seem to have a good amount of knowledge with cars and in particular with Kia Sorentos. There is an oil leak right above the alternator on my 2007 Kia Sorento, what would be the correct route to take in order to get that fixed.

[@RyanSmith-sg5vj]

Hi from Barbados the bolt in the crankshaft broke how do I replace it? What parts will I need?]

[@cassdiehl9039]

So I got a 05 Sedona 3.5 seems to jumped time n I’m got the timing kit with wp my cam marks are lined up but crank mark is like maybe have a turn off how can set the crank tdc while leaving cams in place or what would be the proper way these jdms are alot different than American v8 plus I noticed the timing crank cover has some rub wear any thoughts I’ve tried searching the internet like a where’s Waldo quest n just not getting the answer I’m looking for ! I’m at the part where All covers are off n I’m setting timing n then replacing water pump n new belt n tensioners

[@arturo1234ist]

it will be a good idea to change the sprocket behind the harmonic balances and a new bolt.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

arturo1234ist that is attached to your reluctor wheel and absolutely would change that it's about a 40 dollar cost from Kia but well worth the peace of mind knowing that you don't have to worry about it failing , good luck and if you need any help let me know

[@arturo1234ist]

JamieJones TheCarMan Thank You!!!!n I thank you for your video, effort and time.I bought the parts from KIA yesterday and my sorento will be fixed in no time. Great Advice, Thank You Again.

[@arturo1234ist]

arturo1234ist I bought the complete timing set, ( belt, guides, tensioner, water pump) cam sensor, and crank sensor in Rockauto.com I saved about $150.00 compared to auto zone. total for parts was $312.00 plus shipping, The KIA Sproket $50.00 and the bolt for $9.99. Thank You Again.

[@quentonfoulke7468]

whats the name of the orange tool you used on the cam gears to keep them from turning

[@Darwinpasta]

Thanks for the video! Good to see someone else under the hood of one of these. A friend and I are doing a similar job on his dad's rig, which decided to impersonate the exxon valdez. We're doing cam seals so locking the cams hasn't really been an option. One thing we noticed when we opened it up, the cam sprocket marks weren't dead on to the marks on the heads. It ran fine, but one of them looked to be a tooth off. On my Nissan the marks were wrong and the tooth count was the thing to go by--these Hyundai motors are entirely by the marks, correct?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Darwinpasta LOL, I feel your pain brother. YES, 100%, ZERO variation on these timing marks.

[@Darwinpasta]

Thanks man, good to know!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Darwinpasta No problem at all man!! I'm here if you need any help.

[@stevebylko1345]

if cam lock falls off and it spins can that bend a valve?

[@dennisstecki7799]

your video was great thanks for showing it, I installed a water pump and timing belt with sprocket, thanks again your a 5 out of 5

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Thank you Dennis!! I appreciate the feedback.

[@donaldfafard]

so Jaimie, are you saying that this is the same engine/procedure that i'm going to do a timing belt/water pump etc on my 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5 L? I've been searching and searching for a DOHC timing tool for it without any luck. .

[@donaldfafard]

ok Jaimie, I see you have 2 vids on this topic which confused me a bit (don't blame me I grew up in the 70's) but I guess different cars. I see in one of them you've got the plastic timing tool and the metal one. I like the plastic one not only because of the way it works but also it seems more compact and out of the way. do you have a preference? .

[@livenfree]

@@donaldfafard might post as a new comment. Appears he never saw your question

[@donaldfafard]

@@livenfree thanks but I ended up buying the plastic ones (outrageous price) and they worked flawlessly. I came across the site by accident after looking and looking at vids but have no idea where I got them. some off the wall company seems to have the market in them as they aren't on ebay or amazon or anywhere else for that matter no matter what combination of search part numbers I used.

[@thomas435able]

Is it supposed to be really hard to loosen the bolt on the belt tensioner pully?

[@dennisstecki7799]

Would like to have seen how to remove the camshaft timing belt sprocket on that kia 3.5

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

You just remove the bolt on the camshaft. There is a key way for the alignment. Its best to take it off with an impact and you will need to either use vice grips or the special tool by Kia to hold the camshaft in place. Let me know if you need some help.

[@imonaroll9502]

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[@joshuadavis756]

So what if there wasn't cam locks available? I need to know so I can fix this kia

[@soniaherrera6315]

Hey budy good video im working in the same car this video help me alot tank you

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Sonia Herrera Glad to hear that the video helped you out and thank you so much for your comments. Let me know if you have any problems or questions along the way.

[@yossiohayon5955]

hi, , i have 2005 kia sorento 3.5 and i need to replace the engine , and i have in hand a kia sedona 3.5 engine , do you know if it's going to fit ?

[@79PrymeTyme]

My wife's 03 sorento is sitting in the yard now in need of a timing belt that would cost $900 to get put on and I've also had people telling me just buy a used engine.

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[@gabrielquintino8374]

What was ur Car doing that made u change that..... I have one that shut off when it gets wormed up and got a code for the crank shaft

[@1stsantana]

Hey Jamie, first off I want to say thanks a lot!! I never would have gotten this far if you had not put this video up! I know you mentioned this early in the video but I made a small mistake and broke off the small plastic fitting that the small line attaches to on the top of the radiator as I was removing the harmonic balancer! = / Am I going to need to replace my radiator?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

no they always break, drill the hole tap it, use teflon so it dont leak install threaded pipe that the hose will fit on tight , i dont remember what size it it is but no big deal

[@1stsantana]

+JamieJones TheCarMan Jaime, you are THE MAN! Bro,you saved us at least $1000 total! Man, I am very grateful!!!!

[@ttvjxnsfn8154]

Can you please help I have a 05 Kia Sedona I replaced spark plugs and wires and boots now a loud clicking or knocking where the air take manifold is I don't know that much about cars but I'm trying to do it myself please help

[@sotos2428]

Where you get those tools for cams

[@steevegmtech7326]

How reliable are those engine and transmission?

[@vtailv35]

I have a 2005 Sorento 3.5 has a misfire started on 6/3 dealer put coil and wire on it. It didn't change and then came another misfire on 5/2 , I don't like buying parts I have checked coils (dealer coil doesnt ohm out at all ) I checked coil on the one good cylinder and the other coils are the same reading put plugs NGK but I still havent found problem thinking it could be a bad belt ,so I guess I'll take covers off top and look at belt ... I'm hoping this isn't the problem. I'm an Aircraft A&P and just help people I do have a Good scan tool OTC ENCORE , I've checked all the connections so the belts next ?? I was wanting to know about the Cam lock's the Orange one seem's best of your 2, GREAT VIDEO i hope I don't need it.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+vtailv35 are you having misfire on the same cylinder , or is random , clean your grounds , then verify its not fuel injection propblem , its most likely not your belt

[@OffGridInvestor]

Over here in Australia we call the sedona the carnival. But we never got this engine. Instead they suckered us with this 2.5 litre rover copy engine AND THEY WERE NIGHTMARES. They had bore sleeves (like trucks) that separated from the block, hit the head, blew head gaskets and overheated. Some of them had gone thru 3 engines before they were 18 months old. Cost them millions for the warranties bad gave kia a bad name. They waited right thru to the 06 model year before we got the big thirsty 3.8 with a timing chain (the one were the chain guides go brittle). They ended up as wheelchair taxis and they got HUGE miles out of them (660 thousand kilometers).

[@livenfree]

Can you tell me how to inspect this belt? I purchased a 2005 last week with 98K miles. Have no idea if it's been done. But based on the lack of care it's had I would bet it hasn't

[@chelaco_rdchelaco_rd4151]

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[@jatharzan2887]

Hey man I’m at a stand still and have got a question

[@DaleB809]

I just subbed your channel, great video,, i have a 2004 kia Sorrento ex 3.5, do you have or know of a video on how to change front brake lines

[@DaleB809]

Also, where is the overdrive connector on the transmission, i press the button on the shifter but nothing works, it use to but after i got an oil change at a lube place it does not work anymore

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

D Lastname Hey Man, thanks for the comment and feedback. If you go to Kia's website, you should be able to find the information the brake lines and overdrive. They have full service manuals on just about anything you could want and it is free too. IF you can't find it or have any problems, let me know and I'm happy to help you out however I can.

[@DaleB809]

JamieJones TheCarMan thanks for the information. Will get back to you if I cant find what Im looking for. Thanks again

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

one of these came into my shop yesterday afternoon.... it came with ONLY a belt. I'm going to advocate changing the water pump and thermostat, but should I also suggest the crank and cam sensors as well? calling the supply house now to check price and availability. ... thanks for the video!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Isaiah Furrow, YES!!!!!! Not even a question brother. Sorry that it has taken me a few hours to get back to you. If you would like to, I invite you to join my Facebook page because I get notifications there quickly and I'm able to respond to your questions much faster. Thanks man!! facebook.com/JamieJonesTheCarMan1/

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

So, I talked to the boss man, and conveyed to him that I thought it was a good idea to suggest some options to the car owner. I suggested that at the very least, we should replace the pump. I also showed him that the belt, even though only slightly worn, wasn't properly tensioned... then I removed the belt and was able to show him that the idler and tensioner pulleys were a bit sloppy. This car had just under 127k, and I'm guessing by the condition of the belt it had been changed around 90-100k, but only the belt and pump were changed and the idler and tensioner, as well as the hydraulic part of the tensioner mechanism, all appeared to be original parts. I also showed him the sensors and suggested giving the customer the option of replacing those at this time. In the end, we ordered in a "kit" which had the water pump, belt, pulleys, and hydraulic tensioner. We didn't however change the sensors. This delayed the process by a day as the shop I work at is in a small rural town and parts are almost always a day out, even common parts for common vehicles. In the end the job all went well, customer was happy and car fired up running much more smoothly than when it came in. This was my first time getting into one of these particular engines, and your video was a great help. Thanks!

[@josemarcano7732]

Hello Mr. Jamie Jones, I have a Kia Sorento 2005 that I removed the camshaft sensor and did not pay attention, now I want to put a new one but I notice one side of the sensor is flat but not the other side, now I don't know how to put the to bolts. Hope you understant what I mean.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+jose marcano I did a video called step by step timing on the Kia Sorento and that would show you exactly how it goes back on if you need any more help let me know

[@TheJobrady]

Great video. I have couple of questions. Maybe I missed it but about how long does it take to complete this? Also, where did you get the tool that holds the timing gears in place.

[@user-mf2ep8tj9j]

I got mine from auto zone. I got two. $60 a piece. If you rent when you take them back you get a complete refund.

[@SHANNABARNES-vf4cn]

Do you have to remove trimming change to get to water pump

[@SHANNABARNES-vf4cn]

Do you have to remove trimming belt to get to water pump?????

[@carol4vu]

Would have loved to have seen the engine turn over after you were all done.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

carol4vu Hi Carol, I just posted another video of a Kia Sorento with me doing the exact same job and at the end of it, I go ahead and start it up so if you want to check this one out you can go ahead and skip to the end of the video to hear it start up and this time, I started it with the timing covers off so you get a really good view of how everything operates. Thanks so much for the comment!!

[@darrinlout9821]

Man my wife car quit yesterday on her way home from town she said it sounded like something broke and it died turns over but won’t start what would you start checking

[@FLG8RGUY4LIFE]

My daughter has a 03 sorrento I replaced the cps and cam pos sensor water pump and tensioner pulleys as well as the crankshaft sprocket...car started up just fine but upon taking it for a test drive it has like no pickup...is this the timing being off a tooth? i turned it by hand 3 or 4 times before putting it ba k together and everything seemed in line...any suggestions?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Do a quick compression test on all six of the cylinders and see if you've got low compression if you've got low compression in one of your campuses off if your compression is good then you have either a reluctor wheel or cam sensor something's off a little bit but the first way to save a bunch of time as just do the compression test cuz you know if the compression test is good your timing is good so then you're just dealing with electrical problem

[@jatharzan2887]

I’m doin the heads on one of these and I can’t find torque specs ANYWHERE

[@slappygilmore7475]

Hey Car Man.........can you share your thoughts on the CRANK PULLEY/BOLT TORQUE? Taking it OFF is the easy part, but WHAT did you use to HOLD the PULLEY when Torquing back to 130Lbs?? Thanks......good VID!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

slappy gilmore happy i just uploaded a video to show it to u

[@mrsmit4381]

Is this particular Kia a low sircumphrence engine? The timeing belt broke while idling and I’m afraid it messed the engine up

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

I’m pretty sure it’s interference but you can call and give your Vin number and they will tell you at the dealer

[@dalebird4824]

my 2005 KIA Sorento lower left fan keeps running after shut off.

[@billcallahan9303]

Big Jim! Great job on the video & a Big Thanks to your wife too! I've got 176,000 miles on my '05 Sorento 3.5 liter. Never had it in the shop, never changed the belt or the plugs. Still get 22 to 25 mpg. I plan to take it to 200,000 before I change the belt. Is this a good idea & what is the longest mileage you've ever heard of someone taking a timing belt. A guy I talked to said 180,000 miles. Also, where in hell are the spark plugs? Thank you!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Bill Callahan wow , so change the belt every 80k 100k max

[@billcallahan9303]

JamieJones TheCarMan ......Change the belt every 80 to 100,000? I would love to Big Jim but my Kia dealer wanted $770 just to change ONE valve cover gasket. After choking on that, I didn't even ask about a timing belt quote! Knock on wood, my Kia Sorento (05) has been incredible. When I said its never been in the shop, I mean exactly that. I'll post on here if I make it to 200,000 with no belt change. I'm going for 200k.....at 176k now.

[@bradcunningham2010]

Wow! I appreciate an engine lasting past it’s stated life and maintenance schedules. Mainly it’s a thing with KIA being renown for having weaker parts and a very low mileage maint schedule I believe it s70K on almost all. But this is not a bad repair even at $700 of all is done water pumps timing tensioner seals etc. Reason being a full mechanical interference timing and rotation system. Which means when that belt or tensioner goes and slips even or breaks. Those components are going to test metal to metal impact at high velocity and damage as much as. Heads and block when those pistons hit some of those 24 valves. Easily that whole engine could be completely destroyed. At 200,000 I guess you should be contemplating a new engine but trying To keep a fairly proper maintenance schedule might have saved you about 3 grand on a motor. Just be aware that a timing breakage is almost 30% of every major failure on a vehicle nowadays and ppl that don’t heed doing the extras like big guy says water pump, sensors, I even did oil pump (but was moving engine To another vehicle). They end up seeing a major repair and abandon it. Now your talking new car altogether money when $800 might have given young another year or so and still have a vehicle to trade in. Good job J J

[@billcallahan9303]

Brad Cunningham Brad....I understand & agree with everything you said. Here's my so-called reasoning for going the long haul on a belt (etc) change. At 177,000+ miles the Sorento is only worth about $2,000 if that. So if I do destroy the engine, all I'll have to pay is a tow charge then buy another KIA. That versus doing everything it needs (roughly $2,500) and ending up with a car that is still worth $2,000 & may soon need a transmission & other expensive items. But I do appreciate your advice & thank you for taking the time to reply!

[@bugayev]

@@billcallahan9303 some intake butterflies troubles?

[@bigd9260]

I replaced the timing belt on my 05 Kia Sedona. What A PITA. Same engine as yours but even harder to get at. The car is at the point now that if I ever need to change the timing belt... or any of the stuff you listed again... I am going to just write the car off as junk or pull the engine to replace the belt. That is the problem with Kias. I can change the water pump in a dodge caravan in 45 minutes, 10 hours for a Kia sedona. They really just aren't designed to be worked on.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

big d lol I understand your pain and suffering trust me, but once you do it I don't know 5,,10 ,1000 times you get used to it, if you need any help with any of it feel free to hit me up man I got it I can help you out

[@williamvarnes5950]

can you change rear valve cover gasket without pulling timing

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+william varnes absolutely no problem at all you need any help let me know

[@williamvarnes5950]

How about vacume pump onisuzu cab over or 7.3

[@frankjrendon2]

Jamie...i have an 05 kia sorrento. no putter or rough idle, but it will shut off randomly, either in park/idle or while running. took it to mechanic and they could not pull codes from it. i mentioned the Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor and they said it would not even crank if that was the issue. any assistance would be appriciated.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

so the crank sensor is most likely failing after it warms up happens to all of them

[@dannmann17]

I’ve had these timing covers literally crumble to pieces and fall down and cause the engine to jump time, I even had one that was making 255 psi across-the-board.

[@josepolanco8243]

the timing gear came out with the pully . has this ever happen to anyone. my co worker says that i was supposed to remove the roll pin but i think that the harmonic balancer was just supposed to come out with a lil wiggling

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Jose Polanco it happens from time to time you should be able to just kind of put something in between on the rocket back and forth to get him to separate and maybe use a little bit of deep creep on it, if you need any help let me know

[@susandavidson3344]

How many miles on this car?

[@carlburr1462]

Hey Jamie, Excellent video with great explanations!! SO I changed the TB on a 2005 Sedona and all went as planned thanks to your videos, however as I turn the motor to check my alignment marks are good, I can hear a tinny scrape sound that wasnt there before. I put the HB back on and ran it and sure enough it became louder and more pronounced while idling. I initially thought it was the crankshaft reluctor, so I changed the gear and while turning the engine by hand i can hear it again. There are no visible scrapes on the sensor, reluctor, or engine. So I then unbolted the cam sensor and nothing changed. Ever run into ths before? I just cant see where or what is making this noise. Thanks Jamie!!!

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Carl Burr does it sound internal

[@carlburr1462]

Thanks for the reply, it does not sound internal. I have a mechanics stethoscope that I'm going to use and track down the source. I'll update with results, thanks again.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Carl Burr after turning over the engine 3 times are the Cam and crank marks perfect, The tensioner tends to give a little so it makes Passengers Cam off just about a tooth

[@carlburr1462]

Did you watch the video, is that what you think it is based on the noise?

[@peteharrison9816]

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[@jeffdodson5992]

So i gotta 06 kia sorento with the 3.5, 145,000 miles, i was drivin about 2 weeks ago on cruise control and the car started to shake n jerk like it was runnin out of gas n the check engin light came on, i turned cruise control off and waited about 5 seconds n gave it gas n it was perfectly fine till about 2 days ago. Its idling about 1500 rpms now and the check engin light is back on. Dont really know what it could be so any information would be greatly appreciated.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Jeff Dodson have you had a chance to get the code pulled for the check engine light, my first concern would be with the mill code is because it's going to tell us where to go from there but with cruise control and the jerking definitely sounds like a vacuum line

[@raeleneortiz2110]

Jeff Dodson door panels

[@RyanSmith-sg5vj]

Hi I have a water leak on my back water hose on the KIA Sorento EX i was looking for a video that show how to take it off and replace it is the big hose that have 2 endings from the throw off bottle. If u have or know of any video let me know

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Ryan Smith there is a hot water pipe that goes behind the engine between the firewall there and basically it is replaced as a whole unit if that's the one you're talking about and it is very tight and you just kind of have to work yourself in there to get to it let me know if that is exactly in fact what you're talking about or if not I'll keep looking thanks

[@RyanSmith-sg5vj]

+JamieJones TheCarMan Hi yes that is the hose i talking about, the thing that where i live the dealers do not have it in stock and have not gotten it for a mth now so I trying to order it and hope that i get it soon.

[@DaleB809]

question ? I have a 2004 kia sorrento ex. my battery light and brake light comes on when I turn my wheel and the power stearing seems to fade away..it comes back after a few feet of driving..it looked online and they said it was the alternator. I put a new one in and does the same dam thing..any suggestions thank you

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+D Lastname not 100% but sounds a lot like a loose ground wire on the body

[@DaleB809]

JamieJones TheCarMan I will look into that. .thank you

[@michaelwood3233]

I just had all this done by my mechanic and now I have a misfire on #5 cylinder he has replaced the plugs and wires and did a compression test and the cylinder has 125lbs pressure....hooked up to the computer and it shows coil is good and pulse is good on injector? Any idea as to what the problem could be? Bad injector maybe? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

[@user-mf2ep8tj9j]

Sounds like timing jumped.

[@adari9081]

Got a question the metal blade that is on the crank, I noticed a notch in it. I replaced the crank sensor and now it won't start. We were able to remove the sensor without pulling the timing belt off. Does the notch have to be in a certain spot cause now I'm getting a no start

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Ahmed Dari so the flat blade is called the reluctor wheel and that's what passes through the crank sensor to tell it when the fire that signal but as long as it was nice and flat and was not loose that should not be a problem you should be able to check the pulse where it connects out of the top with just a simple test light as long as it has a pulse the crank sensor is not your problem

[@adari9081]

Thanks for the reply. Found out the aftermarket sensor has the wires switched around. The oem sensor wiring location match the old sensor so it was a wrong sensor

[@mykelsnipe9954]

Hry can u get to crank sensor without taking the hermonic balcer off

[@mykelsnipe9954]

I have a po727code

[@geraldcollins7103]

can it be done? without removing hormone balancer lol?

[@tdurhamm]

can i remove crank shaft sensor without removing the timing and tensioner

[@rubengonzalez7376]

Tiffany Hagans. Yes

[@rodolfoorellana2404]

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[@jessieellison2511]

Bro you talking about stuff that you don't need to for real

[@shantahsieh4833]

With Avasva plans doing something like that was easy.

[@Veronica825752]

Hello Jamie, update as to what I have done, I changed the mass air sensor and the car still had the misfire but it went away, ran great for the evening, the next morning at start up the rpm needle stayed almost at zero, and when driving the misfire was back and the rpm needle jumping from zero - about 300 rpm, went I let up on the gas it seems to recover to normal and misfires when again pressing the gas. Then when the rpm seems to be working normal so is the engine, please help with ideas, thank you

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

ok are you sure the iac is working , idle air cont. on side of the throttle body , when the car is acting up unplug that iac , if no change thats your problem its getting stuck , the iac controls the air flow at idle by being open just enough to let the right amount of air into the system. If the IAC is the problem you should be able to put your foot on the accelerator which in turn would bypass the IAC and the car should run normal until you let your foot off the accelerator and let it go to idle and then if the IAC is stuck the car would have an idling problem. Also a stuck PCV valve can also cause problems they're very inexpensive probably 3 to $5, have you check the air filter just to make sure that its not clogged up also are you getting any kind of code for the TPS throttle position sensor

[@ketutwiadnyana2610]

If RPM reading is associated with the crank sensor, wouldn't you think that the problem (misfiring) *is* caused by the crank sensor, as you mentioned before? Sensor failing as it is getting hot?

[@donlankford4315]

hey Jimmie, I did an amanti 3.5 engine, bad water pump. but did a timing kit.. did it all, had it running.. ran good, but left the covers off till the next day.. came out and the belt was loose around the pump. turned it over by hand and now it's tight.. is this normal.. is it caused by the hyd tensioner bleeding down. it's a new tensioner from beck and arnley thanks...

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Don Lankford have you turn it over manually to make sure that the valves are still cleared and everything is good as long as it is you should be okay however I would double check the timing marks to make sure all is well

[@johntaurus5399]

Don Lankford Hey man, on the Amanti, was it extraordinary difficult, or not too bad? thanks

[@donlankford4315]

Not bad.. just tighten the tensioner pully

[@youngchris209]

whats the torque specification on the bolts ?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+youngchris209 you will have google for your model , but autozone will print it out for you

[@santoscz87]

ADVICE PLEASE.. I do have a 2004 Kia Sorento with a knoking noise two weeks ago I replaced the spark plugs and ignition cables two days later I was driving home and I hear that nocking noise whenI look to the cluster I saw the check oil pilot flashing immediately I stop to pull off road, called my friend who happens to be a mechanic and he told me to call a towing, the car has been in yard since them many have come to tell me it's bearings, lifters or something else like pistons slap anyway everyone tells me engine is done, I've research around and cannot believe it's bearings since the engine sounds good while idle but knocking noise it's when accelerating one more thing yesterday i removed left side timing belt upper cover and noticed that one side of the timing belt had no tension at all (inner side) my friend and I will be taking it apart sunday to see if the nocking noise can be due to a bad tensioner, bad timing, or something else easy to repair than bearings, any advice is greatly appreciated. THANKS... almost fotgot to post a link to a video of the patient.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KUnZyeqs2qbck

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Daniel Santos I have listened to your video you have a spun bearing on the piston rod no questions about it, to fix this you're going to need to have the crank turned and a couple new bearings put on if you do the work yourself you can do it all for less than probably $400 if you need any help just let me know and I'll be there for you thanks

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[@vickiadkins1764]

I had my timing belt break on a 2003 kia sorento, took it to a shop and had the waterpump and timing belt kit put on. They told me it went straight into time but would not crank. They think it might bent valves, dropped it back off to me without putting it back together. How can I tell if it has bent valves? and could I buy the complete cylinder head to fix it?

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

Vicki Adkins are you kidding me, if the valve was bent the car would not turn over in most cases, trust me you would know the valve was bent , now the reason its not starting is going to be 1. the timing is not done correctly, if you can see the timing belt you should be able to tell if all the marks are lined up if you need help with that I can tell you exactly how to do it, neck do a compression test it should be pumping over a hundred twenty pounds per cylinder that way you know that the car should start if it has over a hundred twenty pounds. 2. the crank sensor can also cause a no start situation and usually goes bad when the timing belt does, when it goes bad the fuel system will not work on your will the spark plugs fire so the vehicle will not start if the crank sensor is bad. 3. the reluctor wheel could have been damaged when they pulled the bottom pulley off to do the timing belt there for the crank sensor is not reading it either or the reluctant wheels only about 30 bucks and the crank sensors about 60 or 70 both of them are quick easy fixes Please let me know how i can help you , i will be looking forward to hearing from you

[@maritzabolivar900]

Sorry the piston must be up to grab the time, the sorento kia 2005 3.5

[@tjhammer3522]

JamieJones TheCarMan, Is there a way to contact you directly, and where I could send you a picture? We have a 2006 Kia Sorento that is missing a piece on the top of the motor, and I was curious if you could look at a picture of it, and tell me what it is that we are missing? I am with a carlot in Oklahoma.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+Tj Hammer just email your name and number [e-mail]

[@elmerbico2880]

JamieJones i got a question for you. when replacing crank shaft sensor do you need to take the timing belt off or is it just the cover and the 2 bolts that hold the sensor in place? (I forgot my head set and I'm at a computer lab)

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

elmer bico you can do it without taking the timing belt off, but it all depends on where your tensioner is located as far as how far over it is,if it turns out you have to release the tensioner its really not that hard of a job to reset it and put it back on , def try to do it without removeing anything first if you want to see a more detailes video i have one that goes step by step if you want some more detail

[@elmerbico2880]

i have the same engine on a hyundai xg 3.5l engine as the one u did here. my car dies while driving on the highway or sometimes driving it around the parking lot and restarts everytime. I assume (from reading the forums) that its the crank shaft position sensor. but ill replace both cam and crank because when i got the car it had the code for random misfire also. I am at a computer lab with head set. You answered my question in the video. thanks you so much! I subscribed.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

elmer bicotks for the sub , ok so if you have a crank or cam sensor failure it going to throw a code , it will say crank or cam signal failure , so not likely it's a cam or crank sensor based on the fact that you can restart the car , usually if it's one of those sensors it'll be hard to start till after it sits for a long while then randomly start , so does it only stall when it comes to a complete stop, if that's the case then we're dealing with something involving probably airflow, the first place if I was you I would look is the PCV system, sounds like a pcv valve stuck open or vacum leak , also make sure your airfilter is clean , but let me know anyother symptomswe will figured it out jj

[@elmerbico2880]

no, the engine shuts off while driving in the highway or parking lot. as if you turned the key in off position. then im able to restart the car again.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

elmer bico have pulled any codes from the check engine light

[@motokyle1988]

if it's the Mitsubishi motor are the cams loaded? I've done a few monteros and they can be a bitch because of the cams and that damn timing cover mounted under the a/c compressor. if this is the motor I'm thinking of.

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

+motokyle1988 yes yes and yes they are definitely loaded they have super high tension and they will pop like a b****

[@dannygarcia1981]

that lil trick that breaker bar and the starter bumping your bolt will absolutely break your bolt or even crank shaft it will spinn the first right off shear that general right off like a corn kernan just do the correct way by impact better wear some head gear cuz if you do shesar it off things will knock loose and in many cases that breaker bar will break bounce or that sockets going to explode dude keep it safe i know cuz i did it to my duramax 3500 turbo just once lil tiny turn and it snapped spun around bent the profesonal breaking wrentch for deisal it broke the socket the wrench came back around distroying everything its handle hit and flew not fell flew out past the drivers side engine compartment impailing the end two inches in to the handle the socket flew down the street took two days to find the socket and the wrench head attached it just exploded all in one tiny crank and levarge of the engine 7000 dollar fuck up just had to share my name is spider and im a former duramax destroyer one day at a time its a process a 12 step family

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

I works fine

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

But just a bump

[@Veronica825752]

Jamie hopefully you can help me out... my 2006 Kia Sorento V6, it is multi random misfiring problem, it started while driving on the freeway (check engine light came on, loss of power) I exited the freeway and stopped the car, once I started to drive again it was fine, and then came back again and then ok again, Changed the plugs and wires with a local mechanic, picked it up was fine then 2 blocks away the multi random misfire is back again. Back the mechanic he now changes the coils, car drives fine for a little while then goes to multi random misfire again check engine light comes on during the misfire, as I let up on the gas it seems to recover and check engine light goes off, and does it all over again as I drive, please help, the mechanic says it could be many things wrong and does know what it actually wrong...

[@jamiejonesthecarman]

the first place to look is the grounds on the body , if u hit a bump causes random misfire , do any dash lights flicker when this happens