2002 Mitsubishi Montero Recently Belt Busted Killed Motor Left Stranded

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COUNTRYMOUSE
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Recently the belt busted from my montero and it killed the motor,and left me stranded..the battery will not take charge for a boost and it is a new battery..and the montero wont turn on or crank by replacing the belt will the montero start bk up again??
Dec 15, 2012 at 9:02 AM
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FREEMBA
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Which belt are we talking about, the timing belt or the serpentine belt which turns the alternator, A/C compressor, etc?
Dec 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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HMAC300
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its' an interference engine so you probably bent valves. then have the battery checked.
Dec 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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HMAC300
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if it's the serpentine belt then you shold be ok just check battery
Dec 15, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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