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Vauxhall Astra J11 · Engine
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Engine Noise Under Load

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
Engine mechanics - 1.3L Diesel › Other Information › Engine Noise Under Load
EngineEngine Noise Under Load

Engine Noise Under Load



Cause
Correction

Low oil pressure
Insufficient or poor oil supply to components.

1. Perform oil pressure test.
2. Repair or replace all damaged components.


Loose and/or damaged flywheel
1. Inspect the flywheel and flywheel attaching bolts.
2. Repair or replace all damaged components.


Excessive piston-to-cylinder bore clearance
1. Inspect the piston rings for low ring tension, broken or worn rings, inspect cylinder bore.
2. Repair or replace all damaged components.


Excessive crankshaft thrust bearing clearance
1. Inspect the crankshaft end play and crankshaft thrust bearings.
2. Repair or replace all damaged components.


Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance
1. Inspect the crankshaft bearings and crankshaft journals.
2. Repair or replace all damaged components.

 

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