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Screech When Starting And Stopping Engine

Richard Hughes
Richard Hughes
in Maintenance / Servicing / MOT Discussions

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On my ford focus 1.8tdci I have got a immediate single screech every time I stop and start my car. I bought the car about five years ago and it has always happened . I have changed the cambelt and auxiliary belt but it's still there. Just wondered if anyone can shed light on this. I have no aircon on this car so it's not that.

Thanks for any comments in advance.

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    Where is this screech coming from? Are you sure its the engine bay and not one of the sides?

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    Sounds like it's coming from the pulley wheel area. The sound only happens when start and stop engine.

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    Can you remove the auxiliary belt and see if the noise persists?

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    Will try that steff. It could be the pulley I reckon

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    I used to get an annoying squeal on my mk1 focus from the crank pulley. I took some emery cloth or similar round it to take the shine off it. It worked in my situation so it might be worth a look?

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    Cheers stef . I will try that :))

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