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Low oil pressure  | 
 
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Loose and/or worn valve rocker arm attachments  | 
 
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Worn valve rocker arm  | Replace the valve rocker arm.  | ||||||||||||
Bent or damaged push rod  | Inspect the following components, and replace as required: 
 
 
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Improper lubrication to the valve rocker arms  | Inspect the following components, and repair or replace as required: 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 timing chain tensioner - if applicable  | Replace the timing chain tensioners as required.  | ||||||||||||
Worn engine camshaft lobes  | 
 
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Damaged, broken, or dirty, balance shaft sprocket teeth - if applicable  | Inspect the following components, and repair as required: 
 
 
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Worn valve guides or valve stems  | Inspect the following components, and repair as required: 
 
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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: 
 
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