Seven problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Crankshaft pulley pin/bolt gets sheared off. Dash lights come on and vehicle power steering stops working as the pump is not turning because the problem affect the entire pulley system. It also affects the timing gear/belt/harmonic balancer. This is the 3rd time in as many years this has happened. This is the 2nd mechanic who has told me that it's an engine defect because the pin/bolt is too short. There is no warning before it happens. It occurs under normal city driving conditions at low or no speed.
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. When the vehicle was started, the crankshaft pulley detached from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair. The vehicle has not been driven since. The failure mileage was 190,000.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero crankshaft pulley came loose three times which created no power steering and no charging of the battery purchased new crankshaft pulley but did not help the third time installed a lock washer on the bolt and re torqued to spec last week.
Started car, noticed 3 random lights illuminated on instrument cluster. Then power steering was intermittent. Then a/c went out and would not cool down. Then power steering failed completely. Car was driven to repair shop nearby, since no local Mitsubishi dealer. Mechanic found crankshaft bolt broken that led to power steering and a/c pulley not working. Incident led to near loss of control during turning , as power steering would "kick" in at times during cornering and lead to oversteer. Had to change crankshaft bolt, harmonic balancer, timing belt gear, and something else.
: the contact stated the crankshaft pulley and bolt became disconnected. This occurred twice.
While driving a loud clanking noise was heard from the front. All electrical lights flashed on the dashboard. Steering column failed to move. Consumer was able to maintain the control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the main bolt to the pulley belt sheared off.
After vehicle crank shaft pulley was impacted and dealership indicated that it was okay. While driving the crank shaft pulley broke. The dealership is refusing to fix the vehicle. Please provide more details ts.