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I have a very well cared for 2001 Focus ZX3 with 55k miles. I am the second owner. I bought it from an old lady who rarely drove it. At the time it had approximately 20k miles.
Just last week out of the blue, the engine developed a chatter coming from the left side of the engine, timing belt or accessory belt area.
Does anyone have any ideas on what this noise may be? There are no other performance or electrical issues at the moment. I have not taken off timing belt cover. I understand the timing belt should be replaced around 80-90k miles. Could mine need replacement earlier despite mileage since it's 10 years old? Could it just be a tensioner on either belt? Alternator starting to go? Any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Stefano
I have a very well cared for 2001 Focus ZX3 with 55k miles. I am the second owner. I bought it from an old lady who rarely drove it. At the time it had approximately 20k miles.
Just last week out of the blue, the engine developed a chatter coming from the left side of the engine, timing belt or accessory belt area.
Does anyone have any ideas on what this noise may be? There are no other performance or electrical issues at the moment. I have not taken off timing belt cover. I understand the timing belt should be replaced around 80-90k miles. Could mine need replacement earlier despite mileage since it's 10 years old? Could it just be a tensioner on either belt? Alternator starting to go? Any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Stefano