2001 Ford Focus DOHC Rattle noise

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July 21, 2019 at 9:16 pm #894033
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Hi there, I created my account today Sunday 7/21/19 and I have a 2001 Focus DOHC engine. Have a rattle type noise coming out of the side engine area where the drive belt is. It sound like a hammer hitting a plastic. Timing belt, drive belt and tensioner has been replaced. Can hear the noise when at idle but goes away if I step on the gas it goes away. Any ideas please? It is my daughter’s car and need to make sure she is safe. I think she will be ok driving the vehicle because it does affect the performance of it but do not want the noise.
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July 26, 2019 at 5:34 am #894080
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You can isolate it whether the noise is outside or inside the timing cover by taking off the serpentine belt and run the engine for a minute. If the noise is still there after removing the serpentine belt, then you’re more likely to have to remove the timing cover to chase down the failed part.
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