Timing belt when does the timing belt on a 2004 kia sorento need to be changed my husband and i do the maintainance on our car ourselves change the oil, services, ect but our timing belt was never changed so i am wondering when it should have been done

timing marks are on the sprockets and pulleys not the belt
if you have replaced the belt you will see where the timing marks are
if not and the engine is running but not well then the timing may be correct and other sensors are at fault
to do the job I strongly suggest that you buy a workshop manual for the vehicle and carefully read the page on belt replacement as it is not an easy job and can cost more money than the belt is worth

Here's a link to your belts.

Dont know offhand to be honest ,if it is a timing chain then its running in oil and should ever need changing although the tensioners may need changing after 250,000 miles or so but again this depends how regular the oil is changed i recomend around 5000miles with a oil filter every thrid oil change but opinions vary on this

Hello, It is possible to replace the compressor, you will need to remove the lines from the compressor unhook the plug from the compressor, remove the belt, then remove the bolts holding the unit in. After Replacing the compressor you WILL need to recharge the system with R134A coolant and oil. DO NOT FORGET THE OIL AS THAT IS THE ONLY LUBRICATION THAT THE INNER WORKING OF THE PUMP. Most all auto stores will have 1) A recharge kit ( I recommend getting the ones that have a PSI gauge on them that will let you know when you have the correct amount in the system) And 2) The oil simply ask for both and they will know what your talking about. Oil first then the charge. The bottle will also include some helpful guidelines to correctly charge the system. Hope this helps you.

Most of the service charts call for replacement @ 60,000 miles.

THE KIA SORENTO HAS 3.3 AND 3.8 ENGINES THEY HAVE TIMING CHAINS.THE KIA 2.4 ENGINES HAS TIMING BELT GUIDE PLATE.

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I am personally going back to answer your unanswered questions.

I do not know if you still need this information, but I am going ahead and answering it anyway. You may want to Print the Diagrams for future use.

CLICK on the following LINK. It has the Belt Diagrams you will need.

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/kia/model/sorento/2004_kia_sorento_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

I needed one too. Had to go to dealer and buy a manual, is 100.00$ couldn't find one anywhere else

it is common for the oil pump to go bad after changing the timing belt.

the pump is located in the oil pan, and nothing drives it, it works as a sucking action....

i paid $1200 to do timing belt & waterpump .i could of done work myself but warranty requires licensed shop to do it to comply. if funds are low go to a shop and apply for credit. firestone,midas ect.they are rip offs but if approved a payment plan helps the pain