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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cause

Correction

Low oil pressure

    • Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing .
    • Repair or replace as required.

Detonation or spark knock

Verify the correct operation of the ignition controls. Refer to Detonation/Spark Knock in Engine Controls - 8.1L.

Loose torque converter bolts or improperly installed torque converter

    • Inspect the torque converter bolts and flywheel.
    • Verify correct installation of the torque converter.
    • Repair as required.

Cracked flywheel

    • Inspect the flywheel bolts and flywheel.
    • Repair as required.

Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance

Inspect the following components, and repair as required:

    • The connecting rod bearings
    • The connecting rods
    • The crankshaft

Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance

Inspect the following components, and repair as required:

    • The crankshaft bearings
    • The crankshaft journals
    • The cylinder block crankshaft bearing bore