Cause
| Correction
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Low oil pressure.
| Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to
Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
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Loose and/or worn valve rocker arm attachments.
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- Inspect the valve rocker arm, bolt, and pedestal.
- Replace the valve rocker arms, as required. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
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Worn or damaged valve rocker arm.
|
- Inspect the rocker arm for wear or missing needle bearings
- Replace the valve rocker arms, as required. Refer to
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
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Bent or damaged push rod.
| Inspect the following components and replace, as required:
| • | The valve lifter guide. |
| • | Inspect the top of the pistons for valve contact. If the top of the piston
shows valve contact, replace the piston and pin assembly. |
|
Incorrect lubrication to the valve rocker arms.
| Inspect the following components and repair or replace, as required:
| • | The oil filter bypass valve. |
| • | The oil pump and pump screen. |
| • | The engine block oil galleries. |
|
Broken valve spring.
| Replace the valve spring and spring shim. Refer to
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement.
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Worn or dirty valve lifters.
| Replace the valve lifters. Refer to
Valve Lifter Replacement.
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Stretched or broken timing chain and/or damaged sprocket teeth.
| Replace the timing chain and sprockets. Refer to
Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement.
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Worn engine camshaft lobes.
|
- Inspect the engine camshaft lobes.
- Replace the camshaft and valve lifters, as required. Refer to
Camshaft Replacement.
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Worn valve guides or valve stems.
| Inspect the following components and repair, as required:
|
Stuck valves.
Carbon on the valve stem or valve seat may cause the valve to stay open.
| Inspect the following components and repair, as required:
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