Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1996 Mitsubishi Montero. While driving 40 mph,the power steering failed. The mechanic stated that the front crank shaft pulley bolt detached and caused the pulley to wobble. This failure was encompassed in recall # 00v311000. The dealer stated that this vehicle was excluded from the recall. However, the contact strongly believed otherwise. The current and failure mileage were 94,000.
Crankshaft pulley broke off. Lost belts, lost power steering and alternator power . Repair shop says engine must be replaced.
Crankshaft bolt broke, causing timing belt pulley/sprocket to fall off. This is an interference engine and could had caused serious damage. There has been a recall for the Montero 3. 0 engine for same problem. . Why not the 3. 5? intend to contact the corporation commission. Very poor design.
Was pulling out off parking lot and crankshaft pulley bolt broke or sheared off. Had no steering control at 10mph. Just managed to drive vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that bolt could not be removed from crankshaft. Entire crankshaft was to be replaced.
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