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Blown exhaust sound on acceleration.

Charlotte Darcy
Charlotte Darcy
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Hi, 

I recently bought a second hand Ford Fiesta 2010 1.25 petrol, but when I took it for a spin I heard what sounded like a blown exhaust or blow back when accelerating in 2-5th gear.  Runs fine at low spends, it’s just when I accelerate I hear a sound like a valve or escaping air and a guttural growl engine sound like blowback or a blown exhaust.  No lights, cruises fine.  I drive with the window open and it sounds loud but that might be my paronia. 
I have read on this forum that the sound is normal and unique to Fiestas.  LInked to a drainge hole ???  Is this true ?  The car passed its NCT/MOT so I doubt there is an exhaust fault but I may get it looked at for piece of mind. 
 

in addition, the car had a new timing belt fitted before sale as there was no record of it having been done.  But now, alongside the exhaust acceleration sound there is a metallic whine like a loose fan belt, but only under acceleration.  I presume the timing belt needs further adjustment ? 
 

Any comment or reassurance welcomed.  
 

C

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