Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed

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Cause	Correction
Low oil pressure	Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing . Repair or replace as required.
Loose and/or worn valve rocker arm attachments	Inspect the valve rocker arm stud, nut or bolt. Repair or replace as required.
Worn or damaged valve rocker arm	Repair or replace as required.
Improper lubrication to the valve rocker arms	Inspect the following components and repair or replace as required: The valve rocker arm The valve lifter The oil filter bypass valve The oil pump and pump screen The engine block oil galleries
Broken valve spring	Replace the valve spring.
Excessive valve lash	Inspect valve lash adjusters. Replace as required.
Bent valve pushrod	Inspect valve pushrod and valve rocker arm. Repair or replace as required.
Worn or dirty valve lash adjusters	Replace the valve lash adjusters.
Stretched or broken timing chain and/or damaged sprocket teeth	Replace the timing chain and sprockets.
Worn, damaged or faulty timing chain tensioners	Replace tensioners
Worn engine camshaft lobes	Inspect the engine camshaft lobes. Replace the camshaft and valve lash adjusters as required.
Worn valve guides or valve stems	Inspect the following components and repair as required: The valves The valve guides
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: The valves The valve guides
Damaged or misaligned timing gears	Inspect timing gears. Replace all damaged components.