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2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Serpentine belt, Power steering.
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Asked on April 24, 2009

2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager Serpentine Belt

Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 123000 miles

Serpentine belt came off - no power steering - Howq long can I drive it without the serpentine belt?
Avatar Asked by mloede

Answer

Replied on April 29, 2009

Wouldn't it be easier to just put a new belt on?

Which engine do you have? The serpentine belt drives the water pump on the 3.3L engine, so you can drive it an entire minute or two before it overheats. The 3.0L engine doesn't run the water pump from the serpentine belt so you can drive it until the battery goes dead, typically about an hour. Doing so will push power steering out of the reservoir, so you'll have to refill it later.

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