1997 Mitsubishi Montero crankshaft Bolt.

Tiny
DAVEHEDGER
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  • 1997 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,800 MILES
I had a complete break job done 2 weeks ago and also 2 cam plugs replaced last week. This morning I started my car. The engine sounded fine, but the 'break light' and a/t light came and stayed on plus I have no power steering. I had it towed to the garage that did the cam plugs. The informed me that the crankshaft bolt had fallen off.
QUESTION: When replacing the cam plugs could anything have been touched regarding the crankshaft bolt?
I'm not a gearhead so I know zilch about mechanical stuff. I just want to make sure that the work I had done did not create the crankshaft deal.
I've owned the car since it was new and I understand there was a recall on the crankshaft bolt in I believe 2000, but I don't remember getting a recall for this item.
Whatcha Think?
Dave
Monday, November 17th, 2008 AT 5:37 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

There is no reason to touch the crank shaft bolt, apart to yous it to turn the motor ( a normal practice) but this is in the direction to tighten it, so I think that it has failed on its own accord.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 4:38 AM

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