2008 Kia Sorento Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

This group shows a single part: AUTO 7 6150205.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and TOPLINE.

This group includes ENGINETECH BB1045 and TOPLINE RBHY14.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

5 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 5 brands — APEX, AJUSA, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ACS2093.

This group includes APEX ACS2093, AJUSA 54179100 and FEL-PRO CS26414 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

3 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from TOPLINE and ENGINETECH.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BC1034, TOPLINE TWHY14 and TOPLINE MBHY14.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes BCA NS99177, NATIONAL 99177 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99177.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

18 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from ELRING, VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and 8 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40710 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Seal. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 476430.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

8 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 8 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHB293.

Listed part numbers: APEX AHB293, FEL-PRO ES72366 and AJUSA 81056400, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

17 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 8 brands — AJUSA, APEX, FEL-PRO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG1150R.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

10 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 8 brands — ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH HY38HSB.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

KAT'S HEATERS supplies both parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento.

Part numbers include KAT'S HEATERS 11479 and KAT'S HEATERS 11480.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

4 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 3 brands — TOPLINE, AJUSA and ELRING.

Part numbers include AJUSA 50313700, ELRING 659480 and TOPLINE CGSHY14, among others listed above.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

4 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from MELLING, QUALCAST, SBI and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include MELLING V3287, QUALCAST 1013287 and SBI 13287, among others listed above.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

7 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 6 brands — ATP, DORMAN, HL MANDO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 594294.

This group includes DORMAN 594294, HL MANDO 30A5015 and ACKOJA A520618 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

10 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 6 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, BECK/ARNLEY, ELRING and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS97086.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Intake Plenum Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from FEL-PRO, APEX, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO MS97227 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS97227, APEX AMS2932 and BECK/ARNLEY 0374865 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from MELLING, ENGINETECH, QUALCAST and 2 other brands. MELLING V3286 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MELLING V3286, ENGINETECH IM4468 and QUALCAST 1013286, among others listed above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

4 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, PIONEER and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 9329, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A7180 and PIONEER 607180, among others listed above.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento — ANCHOR 300371.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

94 Oil parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 3 other brands. MOBIL 125195 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Conventional, Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles), Racing and Synthetic Blend, with Full Synthetic the largest group at 54 parts from LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 1 other brand.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

2 Oil Dipstick / Tube parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from AUTOTECNICA and DORMAN.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA KI1421512 and DORMAN 921200.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

7 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from DORMAN, AGS, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. DORMAN 090033 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 090053 and AGS ODP00007, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Sorento come from 5 brands — DORMAN, ACKOJA, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 095147.

This group includes DORMAN 095147, DORMAN 095144 and ACKOJA A532804 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

4 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sorento, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT OC2331, GATES 31083 and MOTORAD MO81, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filler Cap. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 453020.