How do I set the timing set on a 07 Kia optima with a 2.7 engine how am I supposed to get the timing belt marks right

SOURCE: Timing belt posision

all the diagrams are on this page.http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=diagram+of+kia+sportage+timing+belts+marks&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=NI01So-nJZGuswOKqon-Dg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

SOURCE: 2004 KIA Optima LX timing belt/water pump

The thing is your doing the timing belt the water pump is right their with it . it should cost you much more at all besides the cost of the water pump. When doing a timing belt I have a rule that I go by The timing belt/seals =cam , crank , any pulley & tensioner & water pump all get replaced at the same time. I did a t-belt on a Audi A-8 very complex whole front of car has to come off as well, he didnt want to do w-pump & thermostat his thermostat was their as well not even a month later the water pump gave out he had to pay double the price because he didnt want to do it when I had it apart the first time. And make sure mechanic is ase certified . good luck

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jul 26, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 kia sportage timing marks

Crankshaft match marks


Align marks on timing belt pulley and pump body.

Camshaft pulley alignment marks

1. Align marks on camshaft pulleys with alignment marks on seal plate.
2. Install timing belt. NOTE: No looseness should exist on the tension side and at the camshaft pulleys.
   
3. Loosen tensioner lock bolt.
4. Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of rotation and check that timing marks are still in alignment.
5. Tighten timing belt tension lock bolt to 27-38 ft lb (32-52 Nm).
6. Apply a force of 22 lbs to timing belt between camshaft sprockets.
7. Belt deflection should measure 0.30-0.33 in (7.5-8.5 mm)
8. NOTE: Replace tensioner spring if timing belt deflection is excessive.

1. Install lower timing belt cover.
2. Install upper timing belt cover.
3. Install power steering drive belt and adjust belt tension.
4. Install fan pulley.
5. Install generator drive belt and adjust belt tension.
6. Install A/C drive belt and adjust belt tension.
7. Install splash guard.
8. Install fan and fan shroud.
9. Install 4 fan bolts. Tighten to 24 ft lb (33 Nm).
10. Install fan shroud mounting bolts.
11. Install fresh air duct.
12. Connect hose to resonance chamber.
13. Connect battery negative cable.

Timmy L Costa

• 142 Answers
• Posted on Oct 09, 2009

SOURCE: how to set timing marks when changing the timing

There is a DOHC or SOHC (double or Single overhead cam engone. Both are Similar. Both have a notch on back side of crank pully that aligns with a tab on engine just above crank pully looks like a triangle with the tip near crank pully is rounded off. SOHC engines have an arrow on cam pully that aligns with a point at top of timing belt rear housing. about straight up at top of it. DOHC have an I and an E on the cam pullys I for INTAKE and E for EXHAUST. the I and E match up at same type points on top of rear Timing belt housing. When installing belt make sure you do not move pullys. put belt on starting with cam shaft (s) then down to crank on tension side which looking at motor will be the right side or Clockwise direction keeping it tight no, or EXTREEMLY little slack. then back up around tensioner. Tensioner should be the last pully to go around. Once on make sure timing marks still lline up.Adjust tensioner and. rotate engine BY HAND 4 times and re check marks.

SOURCE: looking for serpentine belt routing

Click on the link below to view the serpentine belt diagram for your 2004 Kia Optima

http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/kia/model/optima/2004_kia_optima_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

Click on this link to view tips on how to change the serpentine belt
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_change_the_serpentine_belt_on_a_2005_KIA_Optima


Click on this link below to view the timing belt diagram for your 2004 Kia Optima
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/kia/model/optima/2004_kia_optima_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm