2005 Kia Optima

2005 KIA OPTIMA
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BELKI
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Engine Mechanical problem
2005 Kia Optima 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

when turning the motor over by hand at the crank shaft the engine turns about 3 inches and then stops , turn it back about 3 inches and it stops. could it be a dropped valve or an oil pump that broke i have heard both might cause this. and how hard would it be to fix yourself...
Feb 14, 2009 at 5:01 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would be thinking a valve problem, i would be taking the rocker cover off first and inspecting for any visible damage.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 14, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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