Faults
MAN-Industrial diesel engines D2842 LE103
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This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
Fault RemedyPossible cause
Engine knocking D Engine not at correct operating tempe
rature
D Valve clearance not OK
D Valves stick
D Piston pin or crankshaft bearing loose
D Piston ring broken
D Let engine warm to operating
temperature before running at
full load
D Check thermostat
Engine too "loud" D Intake or exhaust pipe leaks
D Timing gears worn, gear backlash too
large
D Valve clearance too large
D Turbine and compressor impeller in tur
bocharger dirty (rough running, out of
balance)
D Poly-V-belt slips
D Help from the manufacturer ser
vice