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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.

Loose torque converter bolts

  1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and flywheel.
  2. Repair as required.

Loose or damaged flywheel, automatic transmission

  1. Inspect the flywheel bolts and flywheel.
  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

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.