2005 FORD FIESTA
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STUBEVANS
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I have a tapping noise comimg from my fan belt area I recently had it change. Also wen I start my car in the mornings I turn my key the starter motor starts to turn over thn there is a pause a strange noise thn continues to start
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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FIXITMR
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you may be able to isolate tap with a tube/wand held to ear aimed at noise. you can also get stethoscope cheap at harbor freight. starter is probably gear is slipping momentarily. or flywheel has a problem. gear is replaceable separately or with new starter.
Mar 14, 2011 at 8:42 AM
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STUBEVANS
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Any ideas on the fan belt aswell is not so much a tapping noise it sounds lyk there is something hanging if or catchin on something but wen the engine is warm it stops
Mar 14, 2011 at 3:13 PM
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