04 Kia optima... I replaced broken timing belt and the engine turns over but doesn't start

SOURCE: engine turns wont start

Do a compression check. You might have bent the valves.

SOURCE: 2004 KIA Optima LX timing belt/water pump

The thing is your doing the timing belt the water pump is right their with it . it should cost you much more at all besides the cost of the water pump. When doing a timing belt I have a rule that I go by The timing belt/seals =cam , crank , any pulley & tensioner & water pump all get replaced at the same time. I did a t-belt on a Audi A-8 very complex whole front of car has to come off as well, he didnt want to do w-pump & thermostat his thermostat was their as well not even a month later the water pump gave out he had to pay double the price because he didnt want to do it when I had it apart the first time. And make sure mechanic is ase certified . good luck

SOURCE: How do I replace the timing belt and the crankshaft sensor ?

if you have never done one take it to a shop because if you have the timing off a little you take a chance of bending valves then you would need a new head

chitownbob45

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• Posted on Oct 14, 2009

SOURCE: i have a ticking noise in engine 2004 kia optima

lifters taking a minute to pump up. low on oil?

SOURCE: 03 kia optima cost to replace timing belt??

will cost you about $500 this includes parts