2000 Kia Sportage changing the waterpump

2000 KIA SPORTAGE
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GUZMANSPOT
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when changing the waterpump do you also need to change the timingbelt.
Apr 16, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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DAVE H
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it is not a MUST ... but most shops will replace the belt and tensioner if they have not been done recently as you already have them off and it saves further cost's later !!


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Apr 19, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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