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2013 Kia Forte Koup Shock Absorber - Rear KYB - Gas-a-just

P311-49B2B9C    554385  New

553001M570 , 553001M100 , 553001M360 , 553001M200

Qty:
$63.03
KYB Shock Absorber Rear
  • HIGH PRESSURE MONOTUBE GAS SHOCK
  • Recommended OEM Replacement
  • Gas-a-just
  • Product Attributes:
    • Compressed Length: 10.07
    • Extended Length: 14.4
    • Lower Mount Type: E2(12x36)
    • Stroke Length: 3.7
    • Upper Mount Type: E2(12x47)
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: KYB
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2013 - Kia Forte Koup Rear
KYB
1998 Kia Sportage Shock Absorber - Rear KYB - Excel-G

P311-45493A2    344359  New

37231 , G63720

Qty:
$31.96
KYB Shock Absorber Rear
  • GAS SHOCK
  • Recommended OEM Replacement
  • Excel-G
  • Product Attributes:
    • Compressed Length: 13.11
    • Extended Length: 20.91
    • Lower Mount Type: E2(12x30)
    • Stroke Length: 7.8
    • Upper Mount Type: S1
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: KYB
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
1998 - Kia Sportage Rear
KYB
2009 Kia Sorento Shock Absorber - Rear KYB - Excel-G

P311-4991487    349115  New

37323 , 553103E500

Qty:
$57.32
KYB Shock Absorber Rear
  • GAS SHOCK
  • Recommended OEM Replacement
  • Excel-G
  • Product Attributes:
    • Compressed Length: 12.12
    • Extended Length: 19.76
    • Lower Mount Type: E2(14x42.5)
    • Stroke Length: 7.64
    • Upper Mount Type: S1
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: KYB
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2009 - Kia Sorento Rear
Monroe
2002 Kia Sportage Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber

P311-30A4EAF    37231  New

0K01828700 , 0K08034720 , 0K01828710 , K01828700B , 0K08034720A , 0K08034710A , KG5745 , K01828700 , 0K01134710 , 0K01P34710 , 344359 , G63720 , 0K08034710B , 0K01828710A

Qty:
$40.02
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): P01134
    • Compressed Length: 13.000
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.1/8"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Espiga Con Separador - 2.3/8" X 3/8"-16
    • Dust Shield Material: Metal
    • Extended Length: 21.250
    • Longitud Extendida: 21.250
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls22
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.1/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Material del Cubre Polvo: Metal
    • Max Year Covered: 2002
    • Min Year Covered: 1995
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Sportage
    • Most Popular Year: 2002
    • Parts Pack(s): P01134
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls22
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: S4
    • Total Part VIO: 70330
    • Travel Length: 8.250
    • Upper Mounting Code: S4
    • Upper Mounting Description: Stem Mount - 2.3/8" Stem Length X 3/8"-16 Thread Pitch
    • Viaje: 8.250
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2002 - Kia Sportage Rear
Monroe
2001 Kia Rio Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

P311-10716AD    5777  New

G63880 , 69585 , 343353 , 0K32B34900 , 0K32B34700 , 0K32B28700

Qty:
$34.90
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Compressed Length: 13.875
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.5/8"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Montaje Mixto - Abierto, 5/16" Diam. Tornillo X 2.3/4" Long. Promedio
    • Dust Shield Material: Plastic
    • Extended Length: 22.375
    • Longitud Extendida: 22.375
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls28
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.5/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Material del Cubre Polvo: Plastic
    • Max Year Covered: 2002
    • Min Year Covered: 2001
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Rio
    • Most Popular Year: 2002
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls28
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Xp6
    • Total Part VIO: 27393
    • Travel Length: 8.500
    • Upper Mounting Code: Xp6
    • Upper Mounting Description: Cross Pin Mount - Open Ended, 5/16" Hole Id (both Ends) X 2.3/4" Pin Length (hole Center To Center)
    • Viaje: 8.500
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2001 - Kia Rio Rear
Monroe
2002 Kia Rio Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

P311-10716AD    5777  New

G63880 , 69585 , 343353 , 0K32B34900 , 0K32B34700 , 0K32B28700

Qty:
$34.90
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • To 7/1/02; Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Compressed Length: 13.875
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.5/8"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Montaje Mixto - Abierto, 5/16" Diam. Tornillo X 2.3/4" Long. Promedio
    • Dust Shield Material: Plastic
    • Extended Length: 22.375
    • Longitud Extendida: 22.375
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls28
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.5/8" Sleeve Oal
    • Material del Cubre Polvo: Plastic
    • Max Year Covered: 2002
    • Min Year Covered: 2001
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Rio
    • Most Popular Year: 2002
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls28
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Xp6
    • Total Part VIO: 27393
    • Travel Length: 8.500
    • Upper Mounting Code: Xp6
    • Upper Mounting Description: Cross Pin Mount - Open Ended, 5/16" Hole Id (both Ends) X 2.3/4" Pin Length (hole Center To Center)
    • Viaje: 8.500
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2002 - Kia Rio Rear
Monroe
2003 Kia Rio Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

P311-36A7ED4    5799  New

0K32B34700 , 54650FD050 , 0K32B34900 , 55310FD150 , 54660FD050 , 343424 , 70001 , 0K32B28700

Qty:
$41.20
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Compressed Length: 13.720
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.9/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Montura Especial
    • Dust Shield Material: Metal
    • Extended Length: 23.040
    • Longitud Extendida: 23.040
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls27
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.9/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Material del Cubre Polvo: Metal
    • Max Year Covered: 2005
    • Min Year Covered: 2002
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Rio
    • Most Popular Year: 2003
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls27
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Spec
    • Total Part VIO: 68470
    • Travel Length: 9.320
    • Upper Mounting Code: Spec
    • Upper Mounting Description: Special Mount
    • Viaje: 9.320
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2003 - Kia Rio Rear
Monroe
2002 Kia Rio Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

P311-36A7ED4    5799  New

0K32B34700 , 54650FD050 , 0K32B34900 , 55310FD150 , 54660FD050 , 343424 , 70001 , 0K32B28700

Qty:
$41.20
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • From 7/1/02; Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Compressed Length: 13.720
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 12mm X 1.9/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Montura Especial
    • Dust Shield Material: Metal
    • Extended Length: 23.040
    • Longitud Extendida: 23.040
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls27
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12mm Sleeve Id X 1.9/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Material del Cubre Polvo: Metal
    • Max Year Covered: 2005
    • Min Year Covered: 2002
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Rio
    • Most Popular Year: 2003
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls27
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Spec
    • Total Part VIO: 68470
    • Travel Length: 9.320
    • Upper Mounting Code: Spec
    • Upper Mounting Description: Special Mount
    • Viaje: 9.320
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2002 - Kia Rio Rear
Monroe
2012 Kia Sedona Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber

P311-0200164    37307  New

G64071 , 546514D101 , 546514D100 , 349094 , 546614D101 , 553104D500 , 553104D100 , 546614D100

Qty:
$63.61
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): None
    • Compressed Length: 12.438
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Buje Con Casquillo - 5/8"-16mm X 1.9/16"
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Montura Especial
    • Dust Shield Material: Metal
    • Extended Length: 18.688
    • Longitud Extendida: 18.688
    • Lower Mounting Code: Ls51
    • Lower Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 5/8"-16mm Sleeve Id X 1.9/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Material del Cubre Polvo: Metal
    • Max Year Covered: 2014
    • Min Year Covered: 2006
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Sedona
    • Most Popular Year: 2007
    • Parts Pack(s): None
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: Ls51
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Spec
    • Total Part VIO: 243845
    • Travel Length: 6.250
    • Upper Mounting Code: Spec
    • Upper Mounting Description: Special Mount
    • Viaje: 6.250
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2012 - Kia Sedona Rear
Monroe
2009 Kia Sorento Shock Absorber - Rear Monroe - Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber

P311-27BFBA1    37323  New

349115 , 546303E200 , 546403E200 , 553103E500

Qty:
$66.78
Monroe Shock Absorber Rear
  • Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement
  • Monroe OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
  • Product Attributes:
    • Accesorio(s): P01614
    • Compressed Length: 12.250
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Inferior: Espiga Con Separador - 2.5/8" X 1/2"-13
    • Descripción del Tipo de Montura Superior: Buje Con Casquillo - 14mm X 1.11/16"
    • Extended Length: 19.520
    • Longitud Extendida: 19.520
    • Lower Mounting Code: S5
    • Lower Mounting Description: Stem Mount - 2.5/8" Stem Length X 1/2"-13 Thread Pitch
    • Max Year Covered: 2009
    • Min Year Covered: 2007
    • Most Popular Make / Model: Kia Sorento
    • Most Popular Year: 2008
    • Parts Pack(s): P01614
    • Product Grade: Premium
    • Tipo de Montura Inferior: S5
    • Tipo de Montura Superior: Ls92
    • Total Part VIO: 80561
    • Travel Length: 7.270
    • Upper Mounting Code: Ls92
    • Upper Mounting Description: Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 14mm Sleeve Id X 1.11/16" Sleeve Oal
    • Viaje: 7.270
  • Suggested Purchase Quantity: 2
    • Most jobs typically require 2 of this item.
Brand: Monroe
Position: Rear
Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2009 - Kia Sorento Rear

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Nitrous on 02 kia spectra

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Question From tj02910 on Nitrous on 02 kia spectra

Hey, im thinking of putting a small amount of nitrous in my kia spectra ( 15-35 HP worth) . Is this reasonable. Also will i blow a gasket or need engine repair to do this im just trying to add more HP thanks

Response From Sidom

I think it's probably time to put this one to bed.

Response From amerillove

Well, If you want it to go faster, get a bigger rubber band.

Response From Loren Champlain Sr

tj0; You can't be serious? It's a KIA, for God's sake. Just drive it. Keep the rpms down. If the timing belt breaks, it's over. Period. If you want a 'race' car, buy one. Oh, and that tomatoe can sized muffler doesn't do anything but annoy the neighbors.

Response From Sidom


tj0; You can't be serious? It's a KIA, for God's sake. Just drive it. Keep the rpms down. If the timing belt breaks, it's over. Period. If you want a 'race' car, buy one. Oh, and that tomatoe can sized muffler doesn't do anything but annoy the neighbors.





Oh man..... you really crack me up sometimes Loren.....

Response From Tom Greenleaf

How do you dismantle the air bag from your puter? LMAO so hard it blows up!

You guys are great - keep up the awesome work you do and I'll double your pay - LOL

Tom

Response From Sidom




You guys are great - keep up the awesome work you do and I'll double your pay


OH yea baby! Can anybody say winter house in the Bahamas..... Man I am so there

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Ok: 10 Times the pay - same math!

***************
Off topic - been to most islands in Caribbean and Caracas, VZ now ages ago. Not to Bahamas yet and too old and cranky to travel any more! LOL

Response From Sidom

I dunno Tom..... A little rum, a little sand between the toes & some sun ( I know the warm suns gotta be sounding good now ) and checking out the scenery.... Ya might not be so grumpy...........lol

And after the "big pay raise" kicks in...... Ya can come chill at my new beach house...........lmao

Response From Hammer Time

It's a nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there. I'm at the closest point to the US. West bank, Grand Bahama is 55 miles due east from me. Our boats head over there to fish a lot. The fishing is awesome over there.

Response From re-tired


It's a nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there. I'm at the closest point to the US. West bank, Grand Bahama is 55 miles due east from me. Our boats head over there to fish a lot. The fishing is awesome over there.
Whoa hold on somebody said the "F" word ............FISHING

Response From brager


tj0; You can't be serious? It's a KIA, for God's sake. Just drive it. Keep the rpms down. If the timing belt breaks, it's over. Period. If you want a 'race' car, buy one. Oh, and that tomatoe can sized muffler doesn't do anything but annoy the neighbors.


i did find it somewhat humarous why anyone would whant or think of doing such a thing if he does
he will need that nitrous on a impact gun when he blows the engine

Response From Ski Top Rated Answer

I have heard a lot of crazy things in my day but putting Noz on a kia has to take first prize!!!! & to think he got the boot for using the "A" word Awsome??

Response From stick

I have an '08 smart car that I plan on running the quarter mile with, any tips on a blower and can I run nitro methanol? What size rubber do you think I can fit on that baby?

Response From Loren Champlain Sr

33X12.50X15 would be my recommendation.

Response From Sidom

Geeeeez Loren.....come on man, now you are showin your age......... Twenty twos!!!!! DUB

Response From stick

Boosting a kia's HP 15-20 horses would just about double it, wouldn't it?

Response From steve01832

Boosting a kia's HP 15-20 horses would just about double it, wouldn't it?

Probably make it illegal for street use.

Steve

Response From Loren Champlain Sr

No, not 22s, 33's man! That's what I had on my Dakota. All four studded, of course.

Response From Sidom


No, not 22s, 33's man! That's what I had on my Dakota. All four studded, of course.



So what'd ya run in the winter time????.......

Response From Hammer Time

So what'd ya run in the winter time????

half tracks..................

Response From Hammer Time

I have an '08 smart car that I plan on running the quarter mile with, any tips on a blower and can I run nitro methanol? What size rubber do you think I can fit on that baby?

Just check out Staples. They carry some pretty big rubber bands.

Response From tj02910

User banned for using profanity

Response From Hammer Time

I also agree with Loren. It's a KIA. If you want it to go faster, get a bigger rubber band.

Response From Loren Champlain Sr

I wanted to see the profanity. Darned.

Response From Hammer Time

He called you a name that started with "A"

Response From Loren Champlain Sr

Hmmm. Must be my middle name. LMAO

Response From way2old

ALMIGHTY??

Response From chickenhouse

AMOROUS??

Response From Tom Greenleaf

Articulate - is a swear word for knowing what you are doing!

T

kia won't start after changing radiator

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Question From Guest on kia won't start after changing radiator

I have a 2001 kia sportage and while driving the radiator blew out and the engine died. I changed the radiator, the engine turns over but it will not start. please help me i am on fixed income and husband passed away i cannot afford to take to shop. Thanks.

Response From Guest

Thanks for the information, i will try to get diaganostic test on it.

Response From Tom Greenleaf Top Rated Answer

Arggh! Sorry about the problems. Guessing lots of things go soaked when radiator up a leaked out on you. The sudden shock of wet on electrical things could easily damage especially any high voltage items that got wet or sprayed with hot coolant. Check for which ones you thing were possibly in the line of spraying coolant.

How hard did it overheat? I'm betting if everything else is ok or was right before that this has no spark now and is secondary ignition problems?? (Item involved with making spark)

T

Kia Sorento 2006 (bent crankshaft)

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Question From aysha on Kia Sorento 2006 (bent crankshaft)

My Kia Sorento 2006 has only done 49,000kms and is serviced every 5,000kms. The engine was noisy and heaving and the steering almost jammed completely. When towed to the agent, I expected to replace a broken fan belt or similar but instead was shocked to hear that the fault was a bolt snapped in the engine and malfunctioned a pulley which bent the crankshaft!? I have a huge estimate for repairs US$2,000+. A bent crankshaft!!! has anyone ever heard of such a thing? The car has never been in an accident and only driven 49,000kms. I suspect faulty parts are the culprit and intend to contact KIA directly but would be interested to know of anyone who can shed light on this matter. Thanks in advance!

Response From Tom Greenleaf

I've heard of and seen some wild stuff and that's right up there. This sort of thing has so far mostly been abuse so have your documents and hope you get some satisfaction but wouldn't be surprised if this is a tough nut to prove. Have seen engines that didn't make it five miles from brand new that slipped by quality controls but not that lasted even your low miles and pull this on you.

Good luck,

T

Response From aysha Top Rated Answer

Thanks for your comments - everyone I have mentioned this to today have been surprised and said that the car would need to have had a major collision to bend the crankshaft, its not an everyday occurrence - as it happens, I was driving to work yesterday morning when it happened out of the blue and thankfully I was on a road where I could pull over easily. Being a lady, I don't know that much about car engines but a friend said its strange how the garage were able to say it was a bent crankshaft before opening up the front of the engine (which they would need to do to see the crankshaft in the first place).

Response From Tom Greenleaf

The ones I've known either busted right away when new and most were engines that were over revved up and strange things would break up to needing a whole engine or at least monster work. I've been told a harmonic balancer if an engine is run without one can cause damage but just never happened to run across that?

T

2000 kia sephia repair Q

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Question From sprmom3 on 2000 kia sephia repair Q

I have a 2000 Kia Sephia and I had the car inspected and was told I needed a new front-right half shaft and bearing & seals for both front. I would like to know in plain English what they are specifically. I am not the woman who brings my car to a mechanic to fix things, I do it myself. (Places like Firestone think Im stupid and like to try to rip me off). I looked up online how to replace them, but I cant seem to find anything. Can anyone give me a run down of what they are and how to replace them please? Thanks so much.-Donna

p.s. If there are any Mechanics in Orlando, Fl that would be willing to assist us for cheaper than an actual mechanic shop, I would be willing to pay for parts and labor. They want almost $1000 for just those (parts and labor for the half shaft and the Bearings & Seals), and I was told I could cut that cost significantly if I did it myself. Something like up to but no more than $200 for parts. Please let me know. Thanks so much :)

Response From Sidom

a 1/2 shaft is just another term for an axle. Your car has 2, a left & right. It goes from the transmission to the wheels. The bearing are in the "hub" or "knuckle" of the front wheels. The axle goes thru the bearing that's in the hub and is secured with an axle nut, torqued to around 150 lbs (you need to look up the exact spec if you do this yourself).

The bearing is pressed into the hub so to do the bearings, you would remove the hub and have a shop press the old ones out & new ones in.


I volunteer Desi or Tom for the job.....

Response From sprmom3 Top Rated Answer

a 1/2 shaft is just another term for an axle. Your car has 2, a left & right.

So I'm assuming I either read it wrong in the manual or I need to brush up on the terms better? It said it was the cv joints. I don't know what exactly they're called on this car if anything else (my Buick had them). This is a new car for me, I'm used to having cars older than 1990, lol.


I volunteer Desi or Tom for the job.....

I won't have the money til the 26th, so we have a couple weeks to fight over who gets to do it.

Response From Hammer Time


I won't have the money til the 26th, so we have a couple weeks to fight over who gets to do it

Don't worry, that isn't going to happen


A halfshaft or axle is just 2 C/V joints joined by a bar. The total assembly is called a halfshaft and they are changed as a complete unit..

Response From sprmom3


I won't have the money til the 26th, so we have a couple weeks to fight over who gets to do it

Don't worry, that isn't going to happen


A halfshaft or axle is just 2 C/V joints joined by a bar. The total assembly is called a halfshaft and they are changed as a complete unit..


Just a haha. Ok gotcha thank you.

Kia rio station wagon-2003

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Question From member101 on Kia rio station wagon-2003

Hi

As owner of a Kia rio 2003 model (119000km), I hope you dont mind answering several questions ive had on my mind for sometime now. It would take some relief of my mind.

1. The car recommeded tire size is: 175/65/R14. However tyres suppliers in Fiji have more of 175/70/R14. Is it okay to use 175/70/R14? What is the difference?

2. Local dealer has advised that engine mounts are weak. What are the purpose of the engine mounts and how does he tell they are weak and why is necessary repair?

3. Local dealer says that the lower suspension plate bushings are worn, I have bought the part. can the repair of this be done at home garage or is it an expensive dealer garage job.

4. The cars internal light, and rear view mirrow switch is not working, please confirm if this is a fuse problem and is it a costly affair.

I would appreciate your fast responce. Thanks so much as usual.
Douglas

Response From Sidom Top Rated Answer

Most cars have optional tires sizes that will work fine. I haven't check that model but the size is so close it shouldn't be a problem. Some cars will list optional sizes in the door jam.

Some mounts will vibrate or start to crack. Or they could've checked how much travel there is when power braking the engine and felt the engine was moving too much....

I'm not real sure of the part you are talking about. If it's strut mounts then you would need a spring compressor to do this at home.....

It's very possible you have a bad fuse. Get a test light an check all your fuses.... If it's not a fuse then it would be somewhere between a simple fix to a very costly problem depending on what is bad and how hard it was to find the problem.....

Sorry for the slow response but I had my 3yr old grandson last night and was stuck playing Mario all night. (The kids good..) It took an act of Congress just to be able to sneak outside & grab a smoke.....

Response From member101

Thats Okay! ( reply)..

Excellent reply.

I was onto the lower front arm attached to the tension rod and the steering knuckle. I have this part, the lower control arm replacement with me.

Response From Sidom

It sounds like you may be talking about a sway bar link pin which would be able to be changed with some basic tools. If possible a picture would really help....

As far as the frt suspension goes on that, the frt struts are really the only part that would require special tools. Every thing else is pretty much unbolt & replace. Aside from a couple of big sockets & big hammer a basic tool set it's all pretty straight forward....

Response From member101

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You welcome here anytime Sidom.

Have a great day

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