Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEFINITION: A light tapping noise at one half engine speed, or any varying frequency. | ||||
1 | Is there valve train noise? | -- | System OK | |
2 | Check for a high engine oil level. A engine with the engine oil level above the FULL mark on the oil level indicator allows the crankshaft counterweights to churn the engine oil into foam. When the foamy engine oil is pumped into the valve lifters, the valve lifters become noisy. A solid column of oil ensures proper valve lifter operation. Is the engine oil level too high? | -- | ||
3 | Drain the engine oil to the proper level. Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
4 | Check for a low engine oil level. A engine with the engine oil level below the ADD mark on the oil level indicator may allow the oil pump to pump air at high engine RPM. Is the engine oil level below the ADD mark on the oil level indicator? | -- | ||
5 | Add the engine oil as required. Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
6 | Check for proper engine oil pressure. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications and Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing . Is the engine oil pressure within specifications? | -- | ||
7 | Check the oil pump screen for damage or a loose fit to the oil pump. Is the oil pump screen loose or is the oil pump screen damaged? | -- | ||
8 | Repair as required. Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
9 | Check for a damaged oil pump or loose mounting bolts. Refer to Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection . Is the oil pump damaged or are the mounting bolts loose? | -- | ||
10 | Repair as required. Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
11 | Remove and inspect the valve lifters, the valve rocker arms, and the valve pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection and Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect . Are the components worn or damaged? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the components as required. Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
13 | Perform an engine camshaft lobe lift test. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection . Is the engine camshaft lobes within specifications? | -- | ||
14 | Replace the engine camshaft and valve lifters. Refer to Camshaft Replacement and Valve Lifter Replacement . Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
15 | Remove the engine front cover and inspect the camshaft timing chain and sprockets for excessive wear or damage. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection . Are the components worn or damaged? | -- | ||
16 | Replace the components as required. Is the tapping noise gone? | -- | System OK | |
17 | Perform a complete disassembly of the engine and inspect all components. Are the components worn or damaged? | -- | System OK | |
18 | Replace the components as required. Did you complete the worn or damaged component replacement? | -- | System OK | -- |
