help with my stupid 98 kia sephia please

help with my stupid 98 kia sephia please
Hello Everyone, My Name Is Becky and i have come here in frustrated desperation. Before i get into my problem, though i just wanted to say that this forum is great and i am learning a little about alot here. I like it. so with a bow and a curtsy i have introduced myself and i will start with my whining plea. i am in a pickle. I have three days before I start my new job, and i am confused as all get out about how to replace the alternator belt on my 98 Kia Sephia. i just cant figure out how to get the other belt off in order to put the alternator belt on. until Sunday August 8th, and its friday now. I am in desperate need everyone.I can do the work if i could figure it out i just need some help. Thanks for your time. email me if you have a solution, i may even email you back with my cell phone # if you can talk me through it. its that serious. ok thanks and have a great weekend all. I am praying mine turns out to be busy with a good repair. hopefully there is one person out there with the angelic knowledge that can turn my weekend from hell into heaven.

posted by  justccccrazy

well, I dont know much, but... you could send a message 2 ChrisV (username) he's the only one that knows much around here. and while you tlk 2 him try to convince him to become un-enlightened.

posted by  Slapshot

this will be a close picture of your alt set up your looking for the pivot bolt and the adjuster/lock bolt/nut

posted by  osborste

or u could keep posting on this link to bring it to the top of the repair and maitenance (however u spell that). So everyone sees it.

posted by  Slapshot

Apparently you don't know much, there are more people that know shit than ChrisV you know

posted by  99integra

Hello Becky. I see you did not get much help on your problem and I am not sure if I will be able to help either as I am not familiar with your car. I would like to say, however, that I find repair books of great help. Perhaps you can find the repair book for your car in a local auto store. Of course, the other option is to get some auto shop do it. I don't think changing a belt like that is too expensive.

By the way, for the group, my name is Necati. I have owned quite a few old cars that I had to repair myself to get them going.

posted by  myhobby

Glad to have you but can you please introduce yourself in the correct forum :thumbs:

posted by  99integra

Hey, Becky, I'm not at all familiar with that model of car. If it doesn't have a massive engine, it shouldn't be that difficult and should be quite accessable. You need to de-adjust the alternator tentioner, usually this is reasonably easy to spot and requires only a spanner or rachet & socket to alter. Some modern cars have tentioners that adjust themselves and just require tightening up....If all else fails, try the good old Haynes Manual lol....Sorry I cant be of more help and I hope I'm not too late :wink2:

posted by  Cliffy

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