Isuzu KB P190. Manual - part 703

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–35 

 

Page 6A1–35 

2.5 

Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve 
Train Noise 

Cause Correction 

Worn or loose stationary hydraulic lash adjusters (SHLA) 
and/or valve rocker arms. 

The SHLAs, rocker arm and roller bearings should be intact 
and in the correct position. 

Replace the SHLAs and/or rocker arms as required, refer to 
3.21  Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster or 3.20  Rocker 
Arm. 

Stuck valves. 

Carbon build up on the valve stems can result in the valves 
not closing correctly. 

Repair or replace as required, refer to 3.22  Cylinder Head 
Assembly. 

Excessively worn or misaligned timing chain/s. 

Replace the timing chain/s and components as required, 
refer to 3.16  Timing Chains, Tensioners, Shoes and 
Guides. 

Worn camshaft lobes. 

Replace the camshaft/s and SHLAs as required, refer to 
3.19  Camshaft or 3.21  Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster.

Sticking camshaft lash adjusters. 

Replace the lash adjusters as required, refer to 3.21  
Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster. 

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–36 

 

Page 6A1–36 

2.6 

Engine Misfire with Coolant 
Consumption 

Cause Correction 

Faulty cylinder head gasket and/or cracking or other 
damage to the cylinder heads and cylinder block coolant 
passages. 

Coolant consumption may or may not cause the engine to 
overheat. 

1 

Inspect the spark plugs for coolant saturation, refer to 
6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service 
Operations. 

2 

Inspect the cylinder heads, cylinder block and/or head 
gaskets, refer to 3.22  Cylinder Head Assembly 
and/or 4.7  Cylinder Block. 

3 

Repair or replace components as required. 

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–37 

 

Page 6A1–37 

2.7 

Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil 
Consumption 

Cause Correction 

Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil seals. 

1 

Inspect the spark plugs for coolant saturation, refer to 
6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service 
Operations. 

2 

Repair or replace components as required, refer to 
3.22  Cylinder Head Assembly. 

Worn or broken piston rings. 

Oil consumption may or may not cause an actual misfire. 

1 

Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits, refer to 6C1-3 
Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations. 

2 

Check the cylinders for a loss of compression, refer to 
2.15  Engine Compression Test. 

3 

Perform compression testing to identify the cause of 
low compression. 

4 

Repair or replace components as required. 

Engine Mechanical – V6 

Page 6A1–38 

 

Page 6A1–38 

2.8 

Engine Noise on Start-up, but only 
Lasting a Few Seconds 

N O T E  

A cold piston knock, which disappears in 
approximately 1.5 minutes from start up, should 
be considered acceptable. A cold engine knock 
usually disappears when the specific cylinder’s 
secondary ignition circuit is grounded out during 
diagnosis. 

A light rattle/tapping noise may indicate a valve train/upper engine concern, while a low rumble/knocking may indicate a 
crankshaft, piston or lower engine concern. 

Cause Correction 

Oil filter anti-drain back valve faulty. 

Replace the oil filter adaptor, refer to 3.3  Oil Filter Adaptor.

Incorrect oil viscosity. 

Drain the engine oil and replace with the correct viscosity 
oil, refer to 3.1  Engine Oil. 

High camshaft stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA) 
leak down rate. 

Replace the SHLA as required, refer to 3.21  Stationary 
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster. 

Worn crankshaft thrust bearing. 

Inspect and replace the crankshaft and/or bearings as 
required, refer to 4.6  Crankshaft and Main Bearings. 

Damaged or faulty oil filter by-pass valve. 

1 

Inspect the oil filter by-pass valve for correct 
operation. 

2 

Repair or replace the oil filter adaptor/by-pass valve 
as required.