Replacing the timing belt on my 2002 KIA Rio.
2002 KIA Rio 1.5 Liter Timing Belt Replacement
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Replacing the timing belt on my 2002 KIA Rio.
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Timing belt should be done every 60,000 miles to be safe. I have had as much as 80,000 miles on one but would not recommend anyone going this far between changes. Engine is junk if it goes. It is an easy job for a decent garage and should only cost around $300.00 to do it. If you have the water pump replaced while they are in there maybe $400.00 to $500.00.
If you live in a region where they salt the roads in the winter be sure to check the bracket on the coolant bypass pipe that runs behind the exhaust manifold. The bracket is welded to this pipe and is held in place by one of the nuts for the exhaust manifold. My pipe had rusted under the bracket where it is welded onto the pipe. Started leaking antifreeze when I was replacing my exhaust manifold and cat. New pipe cost less than $50.00 .
Awesome video! My 02 Rio has 138k miles right now, and I just replaced the radiator yesterday, but then I found antifreeze leaking from the water pump, so that’s my next project, hope this video helps me!
Wish I knew how to do this myself on my car 🙁 just paid almost $1000 to get the brakes, tires, etc done. But still need to get my timing belt done.
That bolt on the crank can sure be a pain. If you have a pneumatic impact wrench you can probably get it right off. There are other ways to break it loose, but they sound a bit scary. My Rio has around 175,000 miles and I am still on my original water pump, but your situation may be different. Good luck with your project.
The crank shaft bolt is stuck on my car. I used the fork method you used except I used bricks to support the handle. I’ll have to take it to a mechanic to get the water pump changed.
Good Video
Thanks for the input. I am kind of wary of the whole tap the starter thing. Just kind of scears me…:)
U kno its super easy break crack pulley bolt loose,put socket on crank bolt,then breaker bar,place breaker bar against frame rail.tap starter,bolt comes out super easy
ditto on the prev comment. the instructions are exellent!
Thanks…Sadly the Yugo was a great idea and a decent car (essentially a Fiat), but with horrible Quality Control. Believe Malcolm Bricklyn was responsible for bringing them to the U.S. My girlfriend had bought one new and as she drove it away from the dealership she turned on the windshield wipers and they fell off. Knew a guy that had a Fiat X19 and he replaced his engine with one pulled from a Yugo.
awesome vid!! i have a 1988 Yugo BTW!
I’ve debated on changing my timing belt myself as it has been due for about 5 or 6 thousand miles.. Your video was very helpful and I might actually try to attempt to do this myself. I am very mechanically inclined, but seeing a video step by step of how it is done has dramatically improved my self-confidence in doing it myself. Thanks 🙂
Thanks for the input.
loosening the main crank pulley vibration damper ?one thing ive done many engines turn in the direction as to simply put a good half inch socket and breaker bars onto the crank bolt and simply hit the starter it will spin the bolt off so easy but you have to get your socket and bar proped right, and square; this is before you loosen any of the belt stuff ok? also if its like some nissans you will wont to heat the bolt as it may have locktight but not on most crank bolts ok? thanks !
Glad I could be of assistance. Happy motoring…:)
Just wanted to say “Thanks” your video was perfect I just did my first front wheel drive timing belt and it’s purring like a kitten, I also did the motor mounts (all 3), a new CV axle and spindle and hub (drivers side), almost feels new but it only has 76,000 miles.
You can do a search here on youtube for good visual examples. Thats where I got the idea from.
Thanks for the suggestion.
if the crankshaft bolt won’t budge you can put your socket on it with the extension bar touching the ground. Go get in the car and give the key/starter a quick go . Just on real quick goose. Thats what I had to do.
Thank you.
Excellent Video – very good for folks who have never done a belt replacement.
Thank you. Your 06 will be somewhat different than my 02, but the procedure roughly similar.
Awesome video!! I have ’06 but will be taking it in. Only at the basics so far.
Thank you.
When you do tackle this, just take your time and make sure everything is right, before you reassemble. If the timing is off, even just a tooth, you will have problems.
Awesome Video! This gives me the confidence to change mine soon. Thanks for the detailed info!
Having the timing belt go is typically very bad. Do not know if you had the engine torn down after it happened. You could ave a bent valve or damaged piston. 2002 was around the time Hyundai got involved with KIA, so your 2003 most likely has a Hyundai engine.
Do a Google/online search for…
kia rio forums
A lot of good info/threads on that website and the people are pretty helpful.
After my timing belt went out my kia rio 03 has not been the same 🙁 Another problem I have been having is everytime i fill my gas tank it stalls after turning it on. When it shuts off i turn the key ignition and step on the gas for it to turn back on.
Thanks
Yes it is a fairly easy procedure….Hmmm Ford Escort….I wonder if the similarities are because the engine in this Rio is based on a Mazda engine. Ford and Mazda worked together since the 70’s (Ford Courier Pickup) and it was Ford that gave KIA its start in the U.S. with the KIA Pride/Ford Festiva. Very interesting.
Great job! From experience, I gather its almost as much work making the video as changing the timing belt. I have done this similar change on two 2 litre Fords (Escort and Focus) and I am surprised at how similar the steps are, including taking the washer reservoir off!
Thank you. Hope it helps.
GREAT GREAT GREAT video.Very accurate and detailed. Thanx
Glad to be of assistance.
Hey! Great video! I am working on my brothers KIA Rio, and this is the best how to instructional video i have found. Great job! i am confident that i can achieve the same results after watching your video, guiding me through step by step.