noise—
normally
accompanied by
vibration Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing in this
section.
z Damaged or
misaligned exhaust
system. z
INSPECT the exhaust
system for loose or broken
clamps and brackets.
CARRY OUT Exhaust System Neutralizing in this
section.
z Whistling noise—
normally
accompanied
with poor idle
condition z
Air intake system. zCHECK the air intake
ducts, air cleaner, throttle
body and vacuum hoses for
leaks and correct fit.
REPAIR or ADJUST as
necessary. REFER to
Section 303 - 12
z
Clunking noise zWater pump has
excessive end play or
imbalance. z
CHECK the water pump for
excessive end play.
INSPECT the water pump
with the drive belt off for
imbalance. INSTALL a new
water pump as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 -
03A .
z Generator has
excessive end play. z
CHECK the generator for
excessive end play.
REPAIR or INSTALL a new
generator. REFER to
Section 414 - 02 .
z Pinging noise zExhaust system leak. zINSPECT the exhaust
system for leaks. REPAIR
as necessary.
z Gasoline octane too
low. z
VERIFY with customer the
type of gasoline used.
CORRECT as necessary.
z Knock sensor
operation. z
CHECK the knock sensor.
INSTALL a new knock
sensor as necessary.
REFER to Section 303 - 14 .
z Incorrect spark
timing. z
CHECK the spark timing.
REPAIR as necessary.
z High operating
temperature. z
INSPECT cooling system
for leaks. CHECK the
coolant level. REFILL as
necessary. CHECK the
coolant for the correct mix
ratio. DRAIN and REFILL
as needed. CHECK engine
operating temperature is
within specifications.
REPAIR as necessary.
z Foul- out spark plug. zCHECK the spark plugs.
REPAIR or INSTALL new
spark plugs as necessary.
z Catalytic converter. zAcceptable noise.
z Knocking noise—
light knocking
noise, also z
Excessive clearance
between the piston
and the cylinder wall. z
Engine cold and at high
idle. Using an EngineEAR,
pull a spark plug or fuel Klj . 24 ba
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