2002 Ford Mustang Serpentine belt put on wrong and blown he

2002 FORD MUSTANG
83,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FLOOFY00
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I had a serpentine belt put on, and the mechanic used the wrong size, and didn't put it on correctly. The next day my car is overheating, the power steering doesn't work and the engine light is on. The belt was found to have come off. I took it to a different mechanic and he said the head gasket is now blown, and possible engine damage. My question is, do you think the incorrect belt size and placement possibly caused the blown head gasket?
Jan 22, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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I would get another diagnosis
Jan 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM