Cause 
 | Correction 
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Low oil pressure 
 | 
- Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to 
Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing .
 
- Repair or replace, as required.
 
 
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Detonation or spark knock 
 | Verify the correct operation of the ignition controls. Refer to 
Symptoms - Engine Controls . 
 | 
Loose torque converter bolts or improperly installed torque converter - automatic transmission only 
 | 
- Inspect the torque converter bolts and flywheel.
 
- Verify correct installation of the torque converter.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
 | 
Cracked flywheel - automatic transmission 
 | 
- Inspect the flywheel bolts and flywheel.
 
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance 
 | 
- Inspect the following components:
 
| •  | The connecting rod bearings |  
  
- Repair, as required.
 
 
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Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance 
 | 
- Inspect the following components:
 
| •  | The crankshaft bearings |  
  
| •  | The crankshaft journals |  
  
| •  | The cylinder block crankshaft bearing bore |  
  
- Repair, as required
 
 
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