2003 Kia Sedona timing belt

2003 KIA SEDONA
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOEYDUSMC
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2003 kia sedona 104000k miles. At idle with foot on break rpms race. Also a rattling noise on start up which goes away after a few minutes. Also loss in acceleration. Is this a timing belt problem?
Oct 12, 2009 at 9:25 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Honestly, what you described sounds like a catylatic converter problem. The internal parts in the converter come loose, rattle then block the exhaust. I would check that first. When the engine is cold, take a rubber mallot and tap on the converter. Listen for something ratteling inside. If you hear it, replace it.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Oct 12, 2009 at 1:30 PM