I would guess this is the 3.3 engine, and no the belt does not have to be
removed to have the pan removed, pull on the tensioner and make sure it
springs back, if not replace it, also check for proper alignment
"NoName" > wrote in message
news:SL%ud.182368$V41.121665@attbi_s52...
> Just recently had some repair work done on a 2000 Chrysler T&C minivan -
70K
> miles
> The oil pick-up tube was clogged with "debris", the shop guy hesitated to
> say WHAT it was.
> I have changed the oil every 3000 miles up to 50K miles and since then, I
> have let it go to 4,000 miles maybe twice, and 4,500 once, using Castrol
GTX
> and always changing the oil filter.
>
> After getting the vehicle back, my wife drove through some standing water
> about five blocks from our house and immediately lost power steering
> capability and the temperature gauge was overheated when she pulled into
the
> driveway.
> Well, of course the serpentine belt came off the pulleys.
>
> Can anyone tell me WHY and HOW such debris build up could happen, and does
> the serpentine belt need to be removed/loosened to remove the oil pan and
> reinstall it?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
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