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Low oil pressure |
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Loose and/or worn follower (valve rocker arm) |
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Improper lubrication to the followers (valve rocker arms) | Inspect the following components, and repair or replace as required:
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Broken valve spring | Replace the valve spring. | ||||||||||||
Worn or dirty SHLAs (valve lifters) | Replace the SHLAs (valve lifters). | ||||||||||||
Stretched or broken timing chain(s) and/or damaged sprocket teeth | Replace the timing chain(s) and sprockets. | ||||||||||||
Worn timing chain tensioner(s) | Replace the timing chain tensioner(s) as required. | ||||||||||||
Worn timing chain shoe(s) | Replace the timing chain shoe(s) as required. | ||||||||||||
Worn timing chain guide(s) | Replace the timing chain guide(s) as required. | ||||||||||||
Worn engine camshaft lobes |
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Worn valve guides or valve stems | Inspect the following components, and repair as required:
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Stuck Valves (Carbon on the valve stem or valve seat may cause the valve to stay open) | Inspect the following components, and repair as required:
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