2007 > J2.9L DIESEL CRDI(VGT) >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine misfire with abnormal
internal lower engine noises.
Loose or improperly installed engine
flywheel.
Repair or replace the flywheel as
required.
Worn piston rings.
(Oil consumption may or may not cause
the engine to misfire.)
Inspect the cylinder for a loss of
compression .
Repair or replace as required.
Worn crankshaft thrust bearings. Replace the crankshaft and bearings as
required.
Engine misfire with abnormal
valve train noise.
Stuck valves.
(Carbon buildup on the valve stem can
cause the valve not to close properly.)
Repair or replace as required.
Excessive worn or mis-aligned timing
chain.
Replace the timing chain and sprocket
as required.
Worn camshaft lobes. Replace the camshaft and valve lifers.
Engine misfire with coolant
consumption
a. Faulty cylinder head gasket and/or
cracking or other damage to the
cylinder head and engine block
cooling system .
b. Coolant consumption may or may not
cause the engine to overheat.
a. Inspect the cylinder head and engine
block for damage to the coolant
passages and/or a faulty head
gasket.
b. Repair or replace as required.
Engine misfire with excessive
oil consumption
Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve
stem oil seals.
Repair or replace as required.
Worn piston rings.
(Oil consumption may or may not cause
the engine to misfire)
Inspection the cylinder for a loss of
compression
Repair or replace as required.
Engine noise on start-up, but
only lasting a few seconds.
Incorrect oil viscosity. Drain the oil.
Install the correct viscosity oil.
Worn crankshaft thrust bearing. Inspect the thrust bearing and
crankshaft.
Repair or replace as required.
Upper engine noise, regardless
of engine speed.
Low oil pressure. Repair or replace as required.
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 tensioner as
required.
Worn camshaft lobes. Inspect the camshaft lobes.
Replace the camshaft and valve lifters as
required.
Worn valve guides or valve stems. Inspect the valves and valve guides, then
repair as required.
Stuck valves. (Carbon on the valve stem
or valve seat may cause the valve to
stay open.)
Inspect the valves and valve guides, then
repair as required.