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Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed (LDK, LHU)

Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed (LDK, LHU)


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 and/or worn valve rocker arm attachments


1. Inspect the valve rocker arm stud, nut, or bolt.

2. Repair or replace, as required.


Worn rocker arms

Replace the valve rocker arm.

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.

Worn or dirty valve lifters

Replace the valve lifters.

Stretched or broken timing chain and/or damaged sprocket teeth

Replace the timing chain and sprockets.

Worn, damaged, or faulty timing chain tensioners

Replace the timing chain tensioners.

Worn camshaft lobes


1. Inspect the engine camshaft lobes.

2. Replace the camshaft and valve lifters, 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