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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–39
Page 6A1–39 2.9 Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of N O T E A cold piston knock, which disappears in A light rattle/tapping noise may indicate a valve train/upper engine concern, while a low rumble/knocking may indicate a Cause Correction Low oil pressure. 1 Perform an oil pressure test, refer to 2.19 Engine Oil 2 Repair or replace the engine oil pump as required, Worn or loose stationary hydraulic lash adjusters (SHLA) The SHLAs, rocker arm and roller bearings should be intact 1 Clean, inspect and replace the camshaft lash 2 Replace the SHLAs and/or rocker arms as required, Incorrect lubrication to the stationary hydraulic lash Inspect the following components and repair or replace as valve rocker arms, refer to 3.20 Rocker Arm. • stationary hydraulic lash adjusters, refer to 3.21 • oil filter by-pass valve, refer to 3.3 Oil Filter Adaptor. • oil pump and suction pipe, refer to 3.17 Oil Pump • cylinder head oil galleries, refer to 3.22 Cylinder • cylinder block oil galleries, refer to 4.7 Cylinder Broken Valve Spring. Replace the valve spring, refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Stretched or broken timing chain/s and/or damaged timing Replace the timing chains or sprockets as required, refer to Worn or faulty timing chain tensioner or guide. Replace the timing chains or sprockets as required, refer to Worn camshaft lobes. Replace the camshaft/s and SHLAs as required, refer to Worn valve guides and/or valve stems. Inspect and repair or replace valves and valve guides as Stuck valves. Carbon on the valve stem or valve seat may cause the Inspect and repair or replace valves and valve guides as |