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Mon 12 Jan 2004 08:09
Focus Diesel squeaking - simonjc
My 3 year old TDdi which has covered 74K miles has started continually squeaking from under the bonnet, audible from the drivers seat. It started only doing this when the engine was cold, the outside temperature was cold and or wet - going when the engine reached temperature. It now seems to do it continually - loudest when first starting. I've checked all the belts could it be the water pump? If so could it suddenly give up?
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Mon 12 Jan 2004 09:58
Focus Diesel squeaking - Aprilia
Sounds like a worn/glazed drive belt.

Next time it does it try dribbling a little clean water onto the belts - if the squeaking goes away you've confirmed it.

Unlikely to suddenly fail (although nothing's impossible!) but obviously a signal that belt should be changed at first opportunity.

I could also be alternator/waterpump or pulley bearing - but check out the simple things first!
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Mon 12 Jan 2004 10:26
Focus Diesel squeaking - OldPeculiar
Mine will also do a small squeak when turning the engine over during starting in the cold and wet - I thought it might be an engine or exhast mounting I shall have to check at the next service.

An old escort I had once had a gradually worsening squeak from cold or wet I eventually traced it to a loose bolt in the union clamp between the mid and front sections of the exhaust - it's probably worth going round and making sure that everythings tight.
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