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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION 3. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark 3. Replace or clean and re-gap 4. Worn or burned distributor rotor 4. Install new distributor rotor 5. Spark plug cables defective or 5. Check for correct firing order or 6. Faulty coil 6. Test and replace, if necessary 7. Intake manifold vacuum leak 7. Inspect intake manifold gasket ENGINE MISSES ON 1. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark 1. Replace spark plugs or clean and 2. Spark plug cables defective or 2. Replace or rewire secondary 3. Dirt in fuel system 3. Clean fuel system 4. Burned, warped or pitted valves 4. Install new valves 5. Faulty coil 5. Test and replace as necessary DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING— ENGINE ENGINE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS CHART CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION NOISY VALVES/LIFTERS 1. High or low oil level in crankcase 1. Check for correct oil level. Adjust 2. Thin or diluted oil 2. Change oil. (Refer to 9 - 9 - 216 ENGINE 5.9L AN ENGINE 5.9L (Continued) |