i have written documentation from ford saying that the belt slap noice is normal when the engine is cold. my car has been doing it since i bought it at 18,000 miles.
i just had my timing belt changed last month and the new belt also makes the slapping noise although it goes away faster now than it did before (tighter/newer belt). i would be VERY interested in a new timing belt/gear cover to stop the noise completely or instructions on how to properly space the cover without worrying about getting too much dirt/water inside that compartment.
if you find the thread, please post a link to it. i'll search around too. thanks!!!
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1995 GL Zetec MTX...Light Blue
Born: July 1995
Purchased: November 1997
KKM Intake
Superchip
AR 16x7.5 w/ Dunlop W-10 (205.50.16)
Viper 500+ Alarm
Sounds by: Pioneer CD/Polk dB/MTX Subs/Alpine Amp
Richbrook Shift Knob
"Recontented" Factory Instrument Cluster w/Tach
"Recontented" Foggies
Soon to be added:
FocusSport Wires (Blue)
Accel EDIS ignition
Autolite Platinum Pro's
