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Engine Noise Under Load

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Engine Noise Under Load

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 system. Refer to Detonation/Spark Knock in Engine Controls - 3.5L (L66).
Loose torque converter bolts
  1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and engine flywheel.
  2. Repair, as required.
Cracked engine flywheel
  1. Inspect the engine flywheel and bolts.
  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