2008 Kia Sportage Engine Parts

This table covers the Camshaft plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

5 Camshaft Plug parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from FEL-PRO, ELRING, HYUNDAI and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO CP75023 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO CP75023, ELRING 725780 and HYUNDAI 2232735504, among others listed above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Camshaft seal surface. Read more

7 Camshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 99139. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

This group includes NATIONAL 99139, BCA NS99139 and NATIONAL 99114 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. 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

31 Camshaft Seal parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 14 brands — FEL-PRO, NATIONAL, APEX and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS223010. A list this long means Camshaft Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.

This table covers the Circular / Semi-Circular plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

2 Circular / Semi-Circular Plug parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 2 brands — APEX and ELRING.

This group includes APEX ACP203 and ELRING 372780.

This table covers the connecting rods between each piston and the crankshaft. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage — TOPLINE CRHY7.

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

7 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, TOPLINE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH BB1007, ENGINETECH BB1507 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B9644, among others listed above.

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

10 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from APEX, ENGINETECH, AJUSA and 3 other brands. APEX ACS2042 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

10 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 4 brands — TOPLINE, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BC1040.

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

9 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 5 brands — BCA, NATIONAL, TIMKEN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS99315.

Part numbers include BCA NS99315, BCA NS99145 and NATIONAL 99315, among others listed above.

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

46 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 17 brands — VICTOR REINZ, ELRING, FEL-PRO and 14 other brands. The "Popular" part is ELRING 902760. A list this long means Crankshaft Seal applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.

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

17 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 8 other brands. ENGINETECH HB232 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

25 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from AJUSA, APEX, FEL-PRO and 7 other brands. APEX AHG268 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

19 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from FEL-PRO, APEX, ENGINETECH and 8 other brands. APEX AHS2068 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

4 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from SBI and ENGINETECH.

This group includes ENGINETECH CHS1047, SBI 2302136 and SBI 2302191L and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Engine Block Heater parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from KAT'S HEATERS.

This group includes KAT'S HEATERS 11402 and KAT'S HEATERS 11607.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage — TECHPRO KI1228109.

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

9 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from APEX, ENGINETECH, TOPLINE and 3 other brands. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0900839 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0900839, AJUSA 50528600 and APEX AFS2068, among others listed above.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

ENGINETECH supplies both parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH RCHY20BP and ENGINETECH RCHY27AP.

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

10 Exhaust Valve parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 6 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING, SBI and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH EM1003.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

2 Expansion Plug parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from ENGINETECH and TOPLINE.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH PK914 and TOPLINE EPSMI4.

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

13 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from ATP, PIONEER, ULTRA-POWER and 6 other brands. SKP SK594268 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, SKP supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is SKP SK594268.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from ATP, DORMAN, PIONEER and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. ATP 102227 is listed in this group.

8 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

16 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Sportage, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 5 other brands. APEX AMS2420 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

9 Intake Plenum Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 7 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS96591.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS96591, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19579 and AJUSA 01117600, among others listed 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

13 Intake Valve parts for the 2008 Kia Sportage come from 7 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH IM4350.