2001 Plymouth Neon power steering

Tiny
NJMANSELL
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  • 2001 PLYMOUTH NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
My Neon had the power steering /air condition belt break, we replaced the belt and the air and steering worked for just a moment and then the belt came off and did not break, it will not stay on and when I took it for repair and have called about having it fixed I am getting several scenerios. What could cause this to do this, what is the problem.I am being told it is the pulley that is a fairly inexpensive part and then I am being told it is the tensioner assembly, which is costly, a lot of work, and apparently needs done in a dealership. Currently the car is with no power steering or air conditioning, what could be causing these problems, could it be an easy fix, Any suggestions.
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 8:09 PM

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Tiny
BILLYMAC
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Hi
Yes could be just a damaged pulley. Does the pulleys look ok no chips bends?

Most likely cause is the belt tensioner. Not something that has to be done at a dealer. But a lot of shops don't like to do this job. Call a different shop
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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Yes, thank you, I agree, I looked around and found my regular mechanic that says he can do it, felt it would be a 3 hour job approximately and felt it was the tensioner, says that it has a plastic piece in there that breaks and that he could have it fixed much cheaper than a dealer. Thanks for answering and getting back with me, this helps alot.
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 AT 7:50 PM

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