Cause
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Correction
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Incorrect oil filter without anti-drainback feature
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Install the correct oil filter.
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Incorrect oil viscosity
|
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2. |
Install the correct viscosity oil. |
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High valve lash adjuster leak down rate
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Replace the lash adjusters as required.
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Worn crankshaft thrust bearing
|
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1. |
Inspect the thrust bearing and crankshaft. |
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2. |
Repair or replace as required. |
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Damaged or faulty oil filter by-pass valve
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1. |
Inspect the oil filter by-pass valve for proper
operation. |
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2. |
Repair or replace as required. |
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Malfunctioning camshaft position actuators - improper oil
viscosity or contamination. The result is camshaft actuator locking
pin does not lock
|
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1. |
Verify correct engine oil viscosity by changing
the engine oil and filter. Reevaluate the concern. |
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2. |
Isolate the noise to a specific camshaft position
actuator. |
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3. |
Replace the camshaft actuator, oil and
filter. |
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Excessive piston-to-cylinder bore clearance
|
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1. |
Inspect the piston and piston skirt, connecting
rod, and cylinder bore. |
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2. |
Repair or replace all damaged components. |
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