Kia Stinger seems to be no match for a bush....

[HScorpion]

Hey all,
I am posting here because I apparently don't have permissions to post in the "Stinger How to forum".


Unfortunately my Scorpion edition lost its intercooler to a bush. I am posting here in case there is anyone out there that experienced a similar accident where they had to work on the intercooler and radiator. Also can someone confirm that the larger item in 'image 2619' is the radiator?


I know the intercooler is pretty easy to swap out but the radiator is another story. I cant seem to find any information on replacing this thing. There are videos on replacing other Kia vehicles' intercooler but none for the stinger.

On top of that i somehow managed to crack the transmission oil pan so i need to get that replaced as well. And as you can imagine my bumper has seen better days.... I might just plastic weld the front bumper for the sake of time (and money XD).

I am pretty sure the radiator has to be swapped out , i thought the damage wasn't too bad to it but I was also leaking coolant... It’s weird because the coolant reservoir hasn't drained out yet so hopefully its a simple line change for that.

I just wish the price for a radiator was the same as the SC condenser in front of it lol. I just hope its not too long before i am back out on the road.

 

[HDTurbo]

A shrubbery?

 

[HScorpion]

A shrubbery?

it sounds crazy, i know

 

[HDTurbo]

Monty Python ref, too.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Monty Python ref, too.

Oh no ...

When you have found the shrubbery, place the shrubbery here,
beside this shrubbery ... only slightly higher, so you get a
two-level effect with a path through the middle.

 

[Snicklefritz]

You have struck the most deadly shrubbery recorded. I hit the pavement with the bottom of my bumper cover, in a deep gutter, and fractured my lower grille on both ends around the "tiger teeth". Required replacing of course. What I could hardly believe was that my bumper cover itself had not been mostly ripped off. I didn't even lose a single clip. But a bush did all that?? Incredible!

 

[Ah GetFd]

Again, this will help you diagnose the correct parts which you can then search online Kia parts

Kia Stinger CK 2018-2025 Service Manual

 

[HScorpion]

You have struck the most deadly shrubbery recorded. I hit the pavement with the bottom of my bumper cover, in a deep gutter, and fractured my lower grille on both ends around the "tiger teeth". Required replacing of course. What I could hardly believe was that my bumper cover itself had not been mostly ripped off. I didn't even lose a single clip. But a bush did all that?? Incredible!

a combination of a slight incline, bush and a pile of rocks around the bush. Doesn't help that the transmission oil pan isn't made out of a harder material.

 

[HDTurbo]

Glad I got the aluminium underwear update!

 

[HScorpion]

Glad I got the aluminium underwear update!

i didn't even know there was an aluminum version of the pan? If i hadn't already purchased the OEM version, i would've looked into this

 

[HDTurbo]

2018-2023 Kia Stinger - FSPE Lightweight Aluminum Front Bumper Skid Plate

Protect your 2018–2023 Kia Stinger with this lightweight aluminum Front Bumper Skid Plate. CNC cut, powder coated, highly durable, & including mounting hardware

www.k8stingerstore.com

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Wow, sorry to hear about the incident!

By the looks of it, I would have thought you hit a tree and not a bush LOL.

On the plus side, this could be a great time to take the plunge on an upgraded intercooler.

Ultimate Performance makes a great intercooler at a really solid price point (CLICK HERE TO VIEW).

If you have any questions about the intercoolers we carry or if you would like a discount please reach out to me.​

 

[jinthadell]

2018-2023 Kia Stinger - FSPE Lightweight Aluminum Front Bumper Skid Plate

Protect your 2018–2023 Kia Stinger with this lightweight aluminum Front Bumper Skid Plate. CNC cut, powder coated, highly durable, & including mounting hardware

www.k8stingerstore.com

$1100 for both pcs. Good gawd that’s a lot of doll hairs!

 

[HDTurbo]

'tain't cheap, mcgee. but unique, well crafted and purrfik fitment.

 

[jinthadell]

'tain't cheap, mcgee. but unique, well crafted and purrfik fitment.

Yeah those do look like they’re well fitting

 

[Alpinesting]

But, do they mess with the aerodynamics? Probably not, but it is something to ponder.

 

[HDTurbo]

But, do they mess with the aerodynamics? Probably not, but it is something to ponder.

Well, less flex I'm sure and finish smoother that the fiber stuff. Drain plug access and similar venting.

 

[HScorpion]

So quick update, after a looong week, i was finally able to work and fix my car on my free time. I was able to swap the transmission pan and refill the trans fluid. I replaced the intercooler and radiator (refilled the coolant as well) for new OEM parts. I also had to replace the radiator housing and install a new external ambient temperature sensor because mine had fallen off and was throwing a check engine light. It felt pretty fulfilling to be able to fix the car and get it running again coming from someone who has no car/mechanical experience. I even had to struggle with replacing the bleeder coolant hose after I cut it while using pliers to get it off. That being said I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel but what's holding me back is weird smoke and burning smell. All my temperature gauges are normal and nothing seems to be getting too hot. The smoking also seems to only occur when driving the vehicle, it does not smoke while idling. I thought it might be the fact that these are all new parts being used for the first time so there might be some smoke for warming up all this metal but the smoke is coming from behind the engine... any guesses or has anyone seen this before? I have attached a video to better show what i am talking about.

 

[JSolo]

What's it smell like would give some indication where it may be coming from.

 

[HScorpion]

What's it smell like would give some indication where it may be coming from.

It smells like coolant but that could be because I replaced the coolant earlier so that's all i smell when i get close to the engine bay. What's weird is i just drove it and stepped on it a little bit but there was no smoke this time... I will keep checking the engine bay after small trips before I decide to take it out for a long drive.