![]() Not all vehicles have a timing belt (they typically have a timing chain instead), whereas all modern vehicles have a serpentine belt. Since the timing belt is deeper in the engine, it is often much more expensive to replace than the serpentine belt. The timing belt will often drive the water pump too. Serpentine belt vs timing belt? The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, thus making sure the pistons and valves are operating in the correct sequence. The serpentine belt in your Spectra connects your engine to many of the components you use every day such as your air conditioner, battery (via the alternator), power steering and cooling system - a quick look at the serpentine belt diagram outline all of the components feeding from it. Check out our parts page for coupons on new belts for your Spectra! Most vehicles do not need a special serpentine belt tool, but rather a 1/2" breaker bar and a socket on the serpentine belt tensioner to relieve the tension from the belt. ![]() Depending on your engine, the serpentine belt replacement cost is between $100 and $200. Worn serpentine belt noise in a Spectra can indicate impending problems if ignored, while typically being fairly cheap and easy to replace. If there is anything that you would like to add, please leave a comment below.The video above shows how to check the serpentine belt on your 2006 Kia Spectra - if it gives more than a half inch when pressed, is cracked, frayed or appears shiny, you should change it (or have it changed) immediately. So if you have reason to believe that a bad serpentine belt is causing your Kia Spectra’s engine to squeal, replacing it might be exactly what you need to do. Serpentine belt replacement is something that any shade tree mechanic can do with very few tools. Here’s a great video from Scotty Kilmer on how to change a serpentine belt:Ĭonclusion: Bad Serpentine Belt Diagnosis – Spectra You should see a sticker under your Spectra’s hood with serpentine belt route information. The last thing you want is to not remember how to get the belt back on. We recommend taking a picture of the belt route, and making sure that you have a diagram of the route before taking the belt off. Once you’ve applied force you can pull the belt off of a pulley. The first thing you are going to need to do is find the tensioner and apply force to it in order to loosen the serpentine belt. Your Spectra uses a tensioner to keep the serpentine belt tight. Replacing a serpentine belt is a straightforward process. ![]() Overheating the engine and blowing a head gasket will cost way more than a new serpentine belt. If the belt is off all the way, or the engine is overheating, do not drive it somewhere to have it looked at. ![]() You also shouldn’t have power steering (although some vehicles now have electric power steering so be careful). If it fails, water can no longer circulate throughout the engine. The serpentine belt is responsible for turning the water pump in your Spectra. If these accessories are not working, that’s an indication that the serpentine belt is shot or missing entirely. The serpentine belt powers your engine accessories, such as the power steering pump and air conditioning compressor. A bad serpentine belt may have:Īny of these items are enough to replace the belt. These belts are not designed to last the life of an engine. ![]() A Typical Serpentine Belt Visible Wear and Cracking on the BeltĪs your serpentine belt ages, it will begin to show visible signs of wear. It’s a matter of time before revving the engine no longer corrects the problem. This happens because the serpentine belt gets heat in it and is able to grab ahold of the pulleys. It might also go away entirely if you rev your engine a few times. That is to say, that when you rev the engine, the squeal changes pitch accordingly. The squealing should match the engine RPM. Often, the first sign of a bad serpentine belt in your Spectra is squealing. Here are the most common symptoms of a bad serpentine belt in the Kia Spectra: It has a higher pitch than an engine rattling.īad Serpentine Belt Symptoms: Kia Spectra The sound that a bad serpentine belt makes is a squealing sound. The good news is that serpentine belts are cheap, and in the grand scheme of things, relatively easy to replace. If you suspect that your Kia Spectra has this problem, we’ll give you the common symptoms below, as well as how to replace it. One of the most common issues with a vehicle is a bad serpentine belt. ![]()
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