Have you ever heard of an N52 engine (2010, 200+k) with operable yet chattering lifter(s) to the point where it reduces airflow into a cylinder, causing a rich mixture, then leading to lean mixture in remaining bank cylinders, leading to pinging/detonation under light to moderate acceleration? All without any engine codes?
I've got 3 symptoms, not sure if related:
--chattering, particularly after cold start AND then driving under light to moderate load.
--#1 spark plug blacker than others.
--LIGHT detonation under light to moderate acceleration.
Could these all be related? Something common? What are the possibilities?
Thank you