2002 Kia Sportage starter problem

130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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SUNSHINE02
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While driving, the car just died. No noise, smoke, bang, nothing. Tried to restart and it just whirred. Brand new starter, replaced that anyway, same thing - just whirr. Have power to everything and I'm reading through forums with no luck, apparently there aren't many of these models left. Please tell me that I don't need a new engine like my father in law is telling me! The starter appears to be properly functioning just not engaging the flywheel. Since I can't turn the blots myself I did not have an opportunity to look at the flywheel, so maybe that's the problem? Suggestions please, including what's involved with changing a flywheel.
Jun 16, 2014 at 1:07 AM
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RACEFAN966
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If I remember right this engine has a timing belt and so it may have broke and so the engine would turn over but not start.
Jun 16, 2014 at 1:37 AM
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SUNSHINE02
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All things timing related were replaced three months ago. I looked at the belts and they seem fine. This is a total mystery to me
Jun 16, 2014 at 3:08 AM
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RACEFAN966
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I am referring to the timing belt it under a cover so you can't see it unless you remove it. I have seen new timing belts break so I would check it.
Jun 17, 2014 at 1:48 AM
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