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2002 Kia Optima

Question: Timing Belt

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johnfss, V6, Mount Juliet, TN, April 09, 2009, 17:32

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Should I replace the water pump on this vehicle when I have the timing belt replaced? It has 64,000 miles

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  Protech2989 April 09, 2009, 18:27
  

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  Service interval for Timing Belt Inspection for your vehicle is at 60,000 miles. If you Timing Belt is being replaced soon I would suggest that the Water Pump be replaced also, as timing belt drives/spins water pump pulley.
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  Visitor, June 30, 2010, 10:57

  i need to know how to set the timing on a 2003 kia optima
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  cpierce17 August 30, 2009, 08:55
  

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  what is the estimated cost of replacing the timing belt and replacing the water pump for my Kia Optima 2004 EX with 2.4 liter?
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  Visitor, April 28, 2010, 14:13

  no... only inspect it... and definetly take it to your local dealer
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