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What is the engine whine that developes after about 4000rpm. Is it the alternator or the timing belt or something else? 
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Don't know. I have it. chrisb has it. Sounds like a turbo under the hood  I replaced the serpentine belt and it still does it. Sorry I couldn't help.
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I have noticed it too. I have even had people ask if I have a turbo. Oh well.
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I think it's reaching the RPM's that make the most power. Zetec's are high reving engines. Mine has a noticable power increase after a certain RPM and that whine starts to develope.
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mine whines, but it seems to have less power over 60 mph.. 
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They all wine, i think it has something to do with the timing belt and stuff. After i got mine replaced it got louder. I kind of like it though : ) Sounds kool.
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I like the sound too.
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TURBO!!!  I didn't know I have a TURBO!! Why didn't somebody tell me?? :p Maybe I should turn down my stereo.?.? :p I've never noticed that whine, hmmmm....
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As far as i know the wine comes from the variable timing. the zetec of the motor. ride in a honda it does the same thing at high rpms.. its a normal part of the zetec experiance
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heh heh...cool phrase "The Zetec Experience"
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