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1997 Dodge Caravan Repair Question


Topics covered: Serpentine belt, Timing belt, Alternator.
Mileage: 172 miles.

Asked on June 9, 2012

Already paid a mechanic, still not fixed

I have a 97 dodge grand caravan. The serpentine belt came off and caused it to slip time. Had that repaired. Also replaced Idle Air Control Valve, upper intake gasket, and distributor cap. It will crank and run fine in idle, but when you put it in gear it dies. If you double foot it will go.
Avatar Asked by MSKoolKat1

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Replied on June 9, 2012

Also, what would cause my serpentine belt to keep coming off after all pulleys have been replaced?

Tiny Response from MSKoolKat1
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Replied on June 9, 2012

first is ti the timing belt or the belt for alternator. If that keeps coming off then ther eis misalignment someplace. was the tensioner replaced as well? it should have been. Is this a free spin motor? if the timing belt was replaced and it's not a free spin motor you mayhave bent valves.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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