Engine squealing/ whistling sound

1998 FORD ESCORT
150,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JESSE GOMES
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My car has a squealing/whistling sound in back of engine by a group of hoses near fire wall. Starts right away as soon as I turn car on. What could it be?
Dec 11, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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Hello,

This sounds like a vacuum leak. but to be sure can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

Here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:15 PM