Troubleshoot engine noise - Major or Minor problem?

Troubleshoot engine noise - Major or Minor problem?

10-10-2009, 06:54 AM

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RBridenbaugh

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Troubleshoot engine noise - Major or Minor problem?

After a week of boondocking with my truck camper in the Seqouia National Forest, I was returning on a dirt road going down a pitch of less than 15 degrees in 4Lo with my exhaust brake on, when after going over a transition, the engine started to clatter very loudly.

I pulled over and checked the engine and drive train. Oil was right at the add mark. Added one quart and carefully worked my way out to civilization. Noise decreased over ~ 15 minutes.

Was it just like air in a lifter and taking a while to work out or is something major going on that I should fix before it gets much worse and I get stranded on the next outing?

Suggestions or Opinions?

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