2001 Ford Escort Escort diesel van won't start

Tiny
NOODLE35
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  • 2001 FORD ESCORT
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 91,000 MILES
Hi my escort van started on Sat morning fine drove out of garage then it just stopped! Now when you turn over it just sounds like it's whurring as if something's gone! Had a quick look at cam belt it seems ok but I am no mechanic so not sure! Help please
Monday, February 9th, 2015 AT 12:46 AM

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Tiny
DR LOOT
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It sounds like a timing belt to me, tell me exactly how you checked the Cam-belt?
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Friday, February 13th, 2015 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, the timing belt will cause the issue you have described, toy can remove the upper part of the front timing belt cover to see if the camshaft turns when cranking the engine over to confirm the failure.
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Monday, July 8th, 2024 AT 3:35 PM

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