[ZetecKickedInYo]

I am new to the focus life and forum as well. I have a few questions. 1, does zetec make a noise? (maybe a noise similar to a turbo) 2, What is the red-line? (rpms go to 7 but all of the numbers are white) 3, Im pretty sure my exhaust heat shield is half ripped off, is that important?

Thanks in advance,
Bob

 

[rambleon84]

1. No, should make normally aspirated, non-turbo noises. There is nothing like v-tech where it will change noise either.
2. around 6800, limited
3. Exhaust shield shouldnt matter, some have removed it all after not being able to stop it from rattling.

 

[ZetecKickedInYo]

well poo, mine kinda sounds like it has a turbo but im 99% sure it doesnt.

 

[rambleon84]

does your car have a cold air intake? They can create some fun noises

 

[zetecDon]

The noise you are hearing could be a vacuum leak, intake leak or any other various problems that can happen to an older vehicle.

 

[amc49]

The belt drive parts can indeed make a turbo like whirring noise, the 3 I have all do it. Normal. It sounds loudest at cold start idle then quietens up some. Combination of everything spinning there I think.

 

[freemind]

Manual or Auto?

Has the fluid ever been changed?