2002 Chrysler Town and Country hose burst

2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
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BROADY
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Engine Cooling problem
2002 Chrysler Town and Country 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 98k miles

hose broke leaking antifreeze quoted a price of 150usd then got a call from shop saying my radiator had broke and a belt had poppedoff all due to severe overheating now it will cost 900usd Please note car never overheated and although the steering became tight i was still able to drive home. also she starts right up please help
May 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Steering tight is an indication of a belt failure
and very much the water pump stopped working when belt fail causing engine to overheat
May 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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