My 2014 Kia Sportage Exhaust VVT needs replaced
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anthony proulx
224 days ago
Hi! This is Anthony, a mechanic here on Just Answer. Sorry to see you’re having trouble with your Kia. With whom do I have the pleasure of chatting with today?
Customer
224 days ago
KurtI am the leader's fiance. Asking for to help herHi Anthony!Leasee's
anthony proulx
224 days ago
Ok it is not safe to drive with this issue. It can cause cam or cylinder damage
Customer
224 days ago
Okay. It is an exhaust sylenoid VVT only. Can this be manually fixed, bud?Manually changed out. I've seen videos but don't want to get it wrong.
anthony proulx
224 days ago
It can but if not done correctly it can jump time and damage the cylinder head
Customer
224 days ago
Okay, thank you.
anthony proulx
224 days ago
Thanks again for coming to just answer
Customer
224 days ago
You're welcome. So for 5 days can I ask questions to this #?
anthony proulx
224 days ago
absolutely. This conversation thread stays open.
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My 2014 Kia Sportage Exhaust VVT needs replaced Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Kia? How has your mileage been lately? 90,000 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sportage yourself? What have you tried so far? I want to replace the exhaust VVT myself, but wanted to know how serious of a problem this is (I don't get paid til end of week) Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Yes, how many miles can I drive with the one that is faulty