2002 Ford Focus Loud Knocking Rattling Noise Coming Engine Under Plastic Cover

2002 FORD FOCUS
90,000 MILES
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HARVEYCATTERMOLE
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I have a loud knocking/rattling noise coming from the engine. Its coming from under a plastic cover on the left of the engine, any ideas please?
Feb 16, 2013 at 3:57 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Probably something coming apart in the timing belt area like a tensioner, idler or water pump. Don't drive it until it is checked as a jumped timing belt can do severe internal damage in a split second.
Feb 16, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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