The timing belt was changed on the car i just got but the timing is off. can you tell me the seting for a kia spectra 2001 timing? The guy working on the car isn,t sure if you use the marks on the side or the marks on the top to set the corrct timing.

May be the water pump.

Hi.

The spectra uses a timing belt. The recommended interval to change is every 60K miles.

Here the spare part: 2007 Kia Spectra Timing Belt.

Regards.

Ginko

sounds like you may need to look at the compressor under the hood and see if the wire on it is plugged in and make sure its not cut or broken. the squeak could be due to a loose belt try tightening it if it is possible

At 60000 miles change the timing belt and water pump, belts included.

Hope this helps you.

I would replace the belt every 50,000 miles,,

Tell them what year and model you have and what your engine size is and that should be all they need.

sounds like the timming belt is one or two teeth out, check it again.. more than two or three teeth out and you will bend valves

Then you don't take anything off. There will be a spring loaded idler that tensions the serpentine belt. Take a socket or long 12 point wrench and attach to the center bolt of the tensioner, then rotate the idler wheel away from the belt, take the belt off. Slowly release the spring tension of the idler.
The 2nd belt should be set up the same way.

Let me know what you figure. I have changed alternator , water pump and belt on my daughters 2002 Spectra. . Still squeals. Currently assessing battery condition.