3308709 - S02 ENGINE KNOCK / CYCLICAL WHEN WARM

The engine is making a cyclical noise, noticeable when the engine is hot during brisk acceleration and using long ratios
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the type of fuelPreliminarily check that there is no water or other fluids in the fuel tank Continue to Step 1 Presence of dirt in the fuel tank Clean the fuel tank Op. 1040A24
Fuel unsuitable Clean the fuel tank Op. 1040A24 and fill with suitable fuel
1TYPE OF NOISE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a road test and check whether the noise sounds metallic during brisk acceleration and using long ratiosMetallic sound: Continue to Step 2 Duller sound: probably knocking Overhaul the engine: check the condition of the main bearings and replace them: Op.   1024A10 
2CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

Verify:

  • that there are no faults in the engine management control unit
  • the plausibility of all the parameters
Continue to Step 3 An error is detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unit Restore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector ( See   E5030  PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT ).
3PISTON CROWN CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove the cylinder head and check the condition of the piston crowns Continue to Step 4 Deposits on the piston crownsRemove the deposits or replace the pistons and connecting rods (see Assembly 1028H)
4HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'