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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cause

Correction

Low oil pressure

  1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
  2. Repair or replace, as required.

Detonation or spark knock

Verify the correct operation of the ignition controls. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls.

Loose torque converter bolts

  1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and flex plate.
  2. Repair, as required.

Cracked flex plate - automatic transmission

  1. Inspect the bolts and flex plate.
  2. Repair, as required.

Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

    • The connecting rod bearings
    • The connecting rods
    • The crankshaft

Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair, as required:

    • The crankshaft bearings
    • The crankshaft journals
    • The cylinder block crankshaft bearing bore