engine ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 Workshop Manual

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-13
Troubleshooting Procedure
Abnormal noise stops when the spark plug on the
cylinder with defective part is shorted out.

Symptom Possible Cause Action
Piston and cylinder noise
(Faulty piston or cylinder usually
makes a combined mechanical
thumping noise which increases
when engine is suddenly accelerated
but diminishes gradually as the
engine warms up) Piston clearance increased due to
cylinder wear Replace piston and cylinder body
Piston seized Replace piston and cylinder body
Piston ring broken Replace piston and cylinder body
Piston defective Replace pistons and others


Troubleshooting Procedure
Short out each spark plug and listen for change in
engine noise.

Symptom Possible Cause Action
Piston pin noise
(Piston makes noise each time it
goes up and down) Piston pin or piston pin hole worn Replace piston, piston pin and
connecting rod assembly

6A-14 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Troubleshooting Procedure
The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad
cylinder is shorted out.

Symptom Possible Cause Action
Timing belt noise Timing belt tension is incorrect Replace pusher or adjust the tension
pulley or replace timing belt
Tensioner bearing defective Replace
Timing belt defective Replace
Timing pulley defective Replace
Timing belt comes in contact with
timing cover Replace timing belt and timing cover
Valve noise Valve clearance incorrect Replace adjusting shim
Valve and valve guide seized Replace valve and valve guide
Valve spring broken or weakened Replace
Valve seat off–positioned Correct
Camshaft worn out Replace
Crankshaft noise Crankshaft end play excessive (noise
occurs when clutch is engaged) Replace thrust bearing
Engine knocking Preignition due to use of spark plugs
of inadequate heat range Install Spark Plugs of adequate heat
range
Carbon deposits in combustion
chambers Clean
Fuel too low in octane rating Replace fuel
Wide Open Throttle enrichment
system failure Refer to Section 6E
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheating Refer to “Engine Lacks Power"
Others Water pump defective Replace
Drive belt slipping Replace auto tentioner or drive belt

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-15
Abnormal Combustion
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Trouble in fuel system Fuel pressure control valve defectiveReplace
Fuel filter clogged Replace
Fuel pump clogged Clean or replace
Fuel tank or fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace
Fuel injector clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pump relay defective Replace
Power supply cable for fuel pump
broken or poor connections Reconnect, correct or replace
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor circuit
open or defective Correct or replace
MAF Sensor defective Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
ECT Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor adjustment
incorrect Readjust
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor connector
poor connections Reconnect
Vehicle Speed Sensor cable poor
connections or defective Correct or replace
Vehicle Speed Sensor loosely fixed Fix tightly
Vehicle Speed Sensor in wrong
contact or defective Replace
Engine Control Module cable poor
connections or defective Correct or replace

6A-16 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Trouble in emission control system Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Heated Oxygen Sensor defective Replace
Signal vacuum hose loosely fitted or
defective Correct or replace
EGR Valve circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
EGR Valve defective Replace
ECT Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Canister Purge Valve circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
Canister Purge Valve defective Replace
ECT Sensor defective Replace
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
valve and hose clogged Correct or replace
Evaporator system Refer to Section 6E
Trouble in ignition system ———— Refer to “Engine Lacks Power"
Trouble in cylinder head parts Carbon deposits in combustion
chamber Remove carbon
Carbon deposit on valve, valve seat
and valve guide Remove carbon

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-17
Engine Oil Consumption Excessive
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Oil leaking Oil pan drain plug loose Retighten or replace gasket
Crankcase fixing bolts loosened Retighten
Oil pan setting bolts loosened Retighten
Oil pan gasket broken Replace gasket
Front cover retaining bolts loose or
gasket broken Retighten or replace gasket
Head cover fixing bolts loose or
gasket broken Retighten or replace gasket
Oil filter adapter cracked Replace
Oil filter attachings bolt loose or
rubber gasket broken Retighten or replace oil filter
Oil cooler broken Replace
Crankshaft front or rear oil seal
defective Replace oil seal
Oil pressure unit loose or broken Retighten or replace
Blow–by gas hose broken Replace hose
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
clogged Clean
Engine/Transmission coupling failed Replace oil seal
Oil leaking into combustion chambers
due to poor seal in valve system Valve stem oil seal defective Replace
Valve stem or valve guide worn Replace valve and valve guide
Oil leaking into combustion chambers
due to poor seal in cylinder parts Cylinders and pistons worn
excessively Replace cylinder body assembly and
pistons
Piston ring gaps incorrectly
positioned Correct
Piston rings set with wrong side up Correct
Piston ring sticking Replace cylinder body assembly and
pistons
Piston ring and ring groove worn Replace pistons and others
Return ports in oil rings clogged Clean piston and replace rings
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
System malfunctioning Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
clogged Clean
Others Improper oil viscosity Use oil of recommended S.A.E.
viscosity
Continuous high speed driving and/or
severe usage such as trailer towing Continuous high speed operation
and/or severe usage will normally
cause increased oil consumption

6A-18 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Fuel Consumption Excessive
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Trouble in fuel system Mixture too rich or too lean due to
trouble in fuel injection system Refer to “Abnormal Combustion"
Fuel cut function does not work Refer to “Abnormal Combustion"
Trouble in ignition system Misfiring or abnormal combustion due
to trouble in ignition system Refer to “Hard Start" or “Abnormal
Combustion"
Others Engine idle speed too high Reset to Section 6E
Returning of accelerator control
sluggish Correct
Fuel system leakage Correct or replace
Clutch slipping Correct
Brake drag Correct
Selection of transmission gear
incorrect Caution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Lubrication Problems
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Oil pressure too low Wrong oil in use Replace with correct engine oil
Relief valve sticking Replace
Oil pump not operating properly Correct or replace
Oil pump strainer clogged Clean or replace strainer
Oil pump worn Replace
Oil pressure gauge defective Correct or replace
Crankshaft bearing or connecting rod
bearing worn Replace
Oil contamination Wrong oil in use Replace with correct engine oil
Oil filter clogged Replace oil filter
Cylinder head gasket damage Replace gasket
Burned gases leaking Replace piston and piston rings or
cylinder body assembly
Oil not reaching valve system Oil passage in cylinder head or
cylinder body clogged Clean or correct

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-19
Engine Oil Pressure Check
1. Check for dirt, Fuel or water in the engine oil.
a. Check the viscosity of the oil.
b. Check the viscosity of the oil.
c. Change the oil if the viscosity is outside the
specified standard.
d. Refer to the “Maintenance and Lubrication"
section of this manual.
2. Check the engine oil level.
The level should fall somewhere between the
“ADD" and the “FULL" marks on the oil level
dipstick.
If the oil level does not reach the “ADD" mark on
the oil level dipstick, engine oil must be added.
3. Remove the oil pressure unit.
4. Install an oil pressure gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature (About 80C).
6. Measure the oil pressure.
Oil pressure should be:
392




550 kPa (56.9




80.4 psi) at 3000 rpm.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
9. Install the oil pressure unit.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.

6A-20 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The instrument panel “CHECK ENGINE" Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates by self diagnostic
system when the system checks the starting of engine,
or senses malfunctions. ”CHECK ENGINE" MIL does
not illuminate at the starting of engine

Symptom Possible Cause Action
“CHECK ENGINE" MIL does not
illuminate at the starting of engine Bulb defective Replace
MIL circuit open Correct or replace
Command signal circuit to operate
self diagnostic system shorted Correct or replace
Engine Control Module (ECM) cable
loosely connected, disconnected or
defective Correct or replace
ECM defective Replace
“CHECK ENGINE" MIL illuminates,
and stays on Deterioration of heated oxygen
sensor internal element Replace
Heated oxygen sensor connector
terminal improper contact Reconnect properly
Heated oxygen sensor lead wire
shorted Correct
Heated oxygen sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Deterioration of engine coolant
temperature sensor internal element Replace
Engine coolant temperature sensor
connector terminal improper contact Reconnect properly
Engine coolant temperature sensor
lead wire shorted Correct
Engine coolant temperature sensor
circuit open Correct or replace
Throttle position sensor open or
shorted circuits Correct or replace
Deterioration of crankshaft position
sensor Replace
Crankshaft position sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Vehicle speed sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Intake air temperature sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Fuel injector circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
ECM driver transistor defective Replace ECM
Malfunctioning of ECM RAM
(Random Access Memory) or ROM
(Read Only Memory) Replace ECM

ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-21
Cylinder Head Cover LH
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Remove camshaft angle sensor connector.
4. Remove ground cable fixing bolt on cylinder head
cover.
5. Ignition coil connector and ignition coil.

Disconnect the three connectors from the
ignition coils.

Remove harness bracket bolt on cylinder head
cover.

Remove fixing bolts on ignition coils.









060RW078
Legend
(1) Ignition Coil Connector
(2) Bolt
(3) Ignition Coil Assemblies

6. Remove fixing bolt for fuel injector harness
bracket.

7. Remove eight fixing bolts, then the cylinder head
cover.






010RW001
Installation
1. Install cylinder head cover.

Clean the sealing surface of cylinder head and
cylinder head cover to remove oil and sealing
materials completely.

Apply sealant (TB-1207B or equivalent) of bead
diameter 2-3 mm at eight place of arched area
of camshaft bracket on front and rear sides.

The cylinder head cover must be installed with
in 5 minutes after sealant application to preven
t
hardening of sealant.

Tighten bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 9 N




m (0.9 kg




m/7 lb ft)




010RW006

6A-22 ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
2. Install fuel injection harness bracket and tighten
bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 8 N




m (0.8 kg




m/8 lb ft)
3. Connect ignition coil connector and ignition coil,
then tighten bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 4 N




m (0.4 kg




m/3 lb ft)


060RW078
Legend
(1) Ignition Coil Connector
(2) Bolt
(3) Ignition Coil Assembly

4. Connect ground cable and tighten bolts to the
specified torque.
Torque : 8 N




m (0.8 kg




m/6 lb ft)
5. Connect camshaft angle sensor connector.
6. Install positive crankcase ventilation hose.