Real Lound noise coming from engine

2000 MERCURY VILLAGER
165,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BARRYCMALONE
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When iding upon starting, I had just replace the front axel
Feb 12, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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HMAC300
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first disconnect the belt and start see if noise is still there. if a hard knocking sound then it may an internal problem to have it diagnosed further. belt and tensioner should be replaced at same time as it could be part of accessories making noise.
Feb 13, 2016 at 6:02 AM
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