1998 Ford Mustang engine noise

1998 FORD MUSTANG
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BOGONE
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98 Mustang, 3.8L, 5 spd, 110k

Engine makes a hipitched intermittent squeal from the front of the engine. It makes same sound with belt removed. Have replaced everything. Good oil pressure, uses a chain for driving camshafts. Checked pvc system.
Charlie
Feb 21, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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GAP10287
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if your car was coil packs, you might have a cam sensor where the distributor would normally be. this sometimes makes a similar noise
Feb 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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