Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2001, 1.6 zetec s high pitched noise when idle

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Fri 8 Feb 2008 14:57
2001, 1.6 zetec s high pitched noise when idle - waldenyid2007
Hi, I noticed a couple of days ago when my fiesta is warm (doesnt seem 2 make the noise when its cold) there is a quiet whistly type noise coming from what i presume is around the cambelt type area. The car is still driving fine and when im driving it i cant hear it - more than likely because the sound of the engine drowns it out but i do know the sound wasnt there before so im a little worried.

I had it fully serviced about a month ago and its due for MOT in march but basically I was wondering if anyone thatknows a lil more about cars might be able to hint as to whats causing the sound. As i said it isnt loud but I know it wasn't there before so i don't want to keep driving it if its going to do serious damage.

If you need more details il try to provide them as best as i can.

Thanks in advance, Matt.
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Fri 8 Feb 2008 19:10
2001, 1.6 zetec s high pitched noise when idle - clachnacudden
Sounds like a dampner problem on the Fanbelt (but hopefully, not the cambelt)...or a loose pulley. When was the last time you had either of these changed?
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