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My sister has an F reg escort and when it drives it constantly gives out what i can only describe as a loudish whirring noise , i am sorry this is the only description for it that i can think of , does anyone have the foggiest what the problem could be ? winkyridg (Thu 15:20 02/Jul/09)

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Zacsmaster
(Thu 15:22 02/Jul/09)
Probably something loose or broken somewhere on the car.
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khoey
(Thu 15:24 02/Jul/09)
pistons
big end?
wheels
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winkyridg
(Thu 15:25 02/Jul/09)
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The noise comes from the engine i think .
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craft1948
(Thu 15:25 02/Jul/09)
in this weather maybe it's the fan struggling......
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PeteHull
(Thu 15:34 02/Jul/09)
could be any number of things, gearbox, clutch waterpump alternator, air con (if fitted) your best bet would be to pop it into a garage and ask them if they can have a look at it. Ask for a quote to put it right and they should tell you what they think it is.
My guess is it could be a bearing water pump. Does it go up and down with engine revs or is it constant, could even be a wheel bearing....

guessing isn't good

pete
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whifffey
(Thu 15:39 02/Jul/09)
Run the engine at tickover, open the bonnet, and listen, carefully and close up. It could be something really simple like the fanblades catching on something. If you approach the problem in stages you will be able to narrow it down before approaching garages, which can cost a fortune.
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winkyridg
(Thu 17:03 02/Jul/09)
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Hi Pete Hull , it is definately not the wheel bearing i know that sound and yes it does go up and down with the revs.
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philkool
(Thu 17:08 02/Jul/09)
could be the cam belt tensioner or the belt to tight
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chas2008
(Thu 21:29 02/Jul/09)
these vehicles were renowned for diff bearing problems
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TWR
(Fri 10:27 03/Jul/09)
Alternator!!
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seagoon4ever
(Fri 22:36 24/Jul/09)
I had something like this it was a leaf in the blower system. Turn blower off when engine running to confirm

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