Engine squealing/ whistling sound

Tiny
JESSE GOMES
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
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?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 AT 10:12 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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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
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 AT 12:15 PM

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