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I heard the belt whining a couple weeks ago but needed to leave town on a long trip, crossed my fingers and made it there and back. Today it whined more just after starting and then popped the serpentine belt. At first I thought is was just power steering, so I turned around and headed the few miles home. Before I got home it started to overheat. Just as I was pulling over the airbag light then check engine light came on. The radiator leaked/sputterd but did not explode. I have tensioner, idler, and belt on order. Idler pulley was fried/in shreds and twisted. Belt was snaped, twisted, ground up, frayed, aged, and stuck in pulleys. AC, temp, alternator, and power steering were all fine before today. Went to see if I could crank it over to get it home and get nothing at all. Lights come on. No click or crank... just trying to prepare myself and my overtaxed budget for the next probable steps, or things I can fix/rule out while I wait a couple days for parts. Any insights much appreciate!
What makes this problem better or worse?
the correct engine size is 5.9L I believe, though not listed here as an option...
How long has your 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Van had this problem?
just today, though I heard it sounding wrong a couple weeks ago
Yes, that is all pretty obvious. The battery is one thing that is fine. Thanks anyway. :)