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Question: Engine made a growling noise and died engine died, won't restart, does turn over

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eddiekaz, 3.3L V6, Trenton, MI, December 30, 2011, 18:45
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Has been making same noise, but only when turning it off. Had it in for oil change, and told service tech. He said it was an internal engine noise, and it's beyond their abiblities. Was driving about 50 mph, when engine died. Tried to restart,turns over, but no reaction from engine. All battery powered items work, good charge. Did not make any other noises (no belt slapping around, no pops, no grinds, etc...). Please help. Villager Estate model, 3.3 L v6 engine.....8th character in vin # is T

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    autospecialty from Auto Specialty, Inc., December 31, 2011, 02:46
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    If you do not have any spark or fuel injection pulse while cranking, I would suggest having a trusted repair shop check your timing belt tensioner, pulleys and belt for problems. If the noise was internal engine, it's a good possibility their is a problem in this area. This vehicle is also well known for intermittant distributor problem's. Greg

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    eddiekaz, December 31, 2011, 03:52
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    Thanks....the car is sitting in the parking lot of a Ford dealership right now, so I'll have them look at it. Just hope it's not too expensive (never take it to dealer for problems, but my mechanic is closed for holidays right now).

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