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No.21 Engine Noise: Notes

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ENGINE NOISE

21 ENGINE NOISE
DESCRIPTION  Engine noise from under hood
POSSIBLE CAUSE  Squeal, click or chirp noise:
  • Improper engine oil level
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Generator installation (alignment)
  • Splash shield or under cover looseness (splashed water to drive belts)

Rattle sound noise: 

  • Loose parts

Hiss sound noise: 

  • Vacuum leakage
  • Loose spark plug
  • Air leakage from intake-air system

Rumble or grind noise: 

  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Improper P/S fluid level

Rap or roar noise: 

  • Dynamic dumper looseness
  • Exhaust system looseness
  • Intake-air system looseness

Other noise: 

  • Camshaft friction gear noise or MLA noise
  • Timing chain noise