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My Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec TDCI is making a screeching noise on acceleration when moving off. This carries on for about half a mile then goes away. Any ideas on what the problem is?
Asked on 26 April 2011 by Margo49
Answered by
Honest John
Probably the timing belt tensioner.
Alternatively, may be the alternator.
Alternatively, may be the alternator.
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