6.7L Cummins Troubleshooting – Engine Noise Excessive

Fan drive belt is loose

Check the belt tension and tighten if necessary. Refer to procedure 008-002

Fan is loose , damaged, or not balanced

Check the fan. Refer to Refer to the OEM service manual.

Fan clutch, hydraulic pump, or refrigerant compressor noise is excessive

Isolate each component and check for noise. Refer to Procedure 009-016, or the OEM service manual.

Air intake or exhaust leaks

Check for loose or damaged piping connections and missing pipe plugs. Check the turbocharger
and exhaust manifold mounting. Refer to Procedure 010-024.

Air intake or exhaust piping is contacting the chassis or cab

Inspect the air piping , chassis, and cab for contact points. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Lubricating oil level is above or below specification

Check the oil level. Add or drain oil, if necessary. Refer to Procedure 007-037.

Lubricating oil is thin or diluted

Check the viscosity of the oi l sample. Refer to Procedure 007-083 if the lubricating oil is contaminated. If the lubricating oil is contaminated , refer to the Lubricating Oil Contaminated symptom Tree.

Lubricating oil pressure is below specification

Check the oil pressure. Refer to Procedure 007-037. If the pressure is low, refer to the Lubricating Oil Pressure Low symptom tree.

Vibration damper is damaged

Inspect the vibration damper. Refer to Procedure 001-052.

Coolant temperature is above specification

Refer to the Coolant Temperature Above Normal-Gradual Overheat symptom tree.

Drivetrain noise is excessive

Disconnect the drivetrain. Check for engine noise. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Engine mounts are worn, damaged, or not correct

Check the engine mounts. Refer to Procedure 016-002 or Procedure 016-003.

Air compressor noise is excessive

Refer to the Air Compressor Noise Excessive symptom tree.

Overhead adjustments are not correct

Measure and adjust the overhead settings. Refer to Procedure 003-004.

Overhead components are damaged

Inspect the rocker levers, rocker shafts, and valves for damage or excessive wear. Refer to Procedure
003-008.

lnjector(s) are malfunctioning

Perform diagnostics to find the damaged injector (s). Replace the injector(s) as necessary. Refer to
Procedure 006-026 or Procedure 014-008.

Torque converter is loose

Check the torque converter. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Flywheel or flexplate capscrews are loose or broken

Check the flywheel or flexplate and the mounting capscrews. Refer to Procedure 016-005 and
Procedure 016-004 respectively.

Gear train backlash is excessive or the gear teeth are damaged

Check the gear backlash and the gear teeth. Refer to Procedure 001-008.

Main bearing or connecting rod bearing noise

Refer to the Engine Noise Excessive – Connecting Rod symptom tree or the Engine Noise Excessive
– Main Bearing symptom tree.

Turbocharger noise

Refer to the Engine Noise Excessive – Turbocharger symptom tree.

Combustion noise excessive

Refer to the Engine Noise Excessive – Combustion Knocks symptom tree.

Piston or piston rings are worn or damaged

Check for air intake system leaks. Check the pistons and piston rings for wear or damage. Refer
to Procedure 010-024 or Procedure 001-047.
Analyze the lubricating oil and oil filters to locatean area of probable damage and cause. Refer to
Procedure 007-048 and Procedure 007-083.