Overview
Learn about spun bearings in engines through this comprehensive 21-minute video. Discover the causes, diagnosis, and consequences of spun rod and crank bearings, including potential engine destruction. Follow along as an entire engine is disassembled to reveal what leads to a thrown connecting rod and engine failure. Gain insights into installing a junkyard M54 engine, using stainless steel headers, and building a backup BMW motor. Understand the importance of oil analysis and explore race car livery design. Perfect for automotive enthusiasts and DIY mechanics looking to deepen their knowledge of engine mechanics and troubleshooting.
Syllabus
How the engine failed
Installing the junkyard M54 engine
Stainless steel long tube headers
Backup BMW motor being built
What caused the motor to fail
What is a spun bearing
What causes a spun bearing
Oil analysis
Race car livery
Taught by
ChrisFix