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. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Controls .

Loose torque converter bolts

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

Cracked flywheel – automatic transmission

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

Excessive big end bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair as required:

1. The big end bearings
2. The connecting rods
3. The crankshaft

Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance

Inspect the following components and repair as required:

1. The crankshaft bearings
2. The crankshaft journals
3. The cylinder block crankshaft bearing bore