Amused to read that you "do your own work" but cant find the starter!

Basically its under the intake near where the trans meets the motor. Yes
its well hidden and could be a handful to remove.

Yank the top timing cover and check to see that the timing marks line up
and there isnt any perceptible slack in the timing belt. the only two
motors I have taken apart on these cars had VERY loose timing belts. One
grenaded and I bet the other would have too if it had ran at the junkyard.

-SP

i have an 01 kia rio in which has had a new battery and new alternator and
belt but will not start now. all i get is a hard click when i try to sart it ,
if any one can help me please reply thank u