What Causes a Spun Bearing in an Engine?

What is a spun bearing? Can you drive on a spun bearing? You can have a spun rod bearing or a spun crank bearing and when they fail, it sometimes destroys the engine like in our Lemons BMW. In this video I show you how to diagnose a spun bearing and possible causes. We disassembled the entire...

Intermediate - 21 min - Green Energy & Auto - ChrisFix

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What you'll need

• Mechanic tool set: Sockets, ratchets and wrenches.
• OBD2 scanner: Read check-engine codes.
• Hydraulic floor jack: Lift safely.
• Jack stands: Never work under a car on a jack alone.
• Torque wrench: Wheels and engine bolts done right.

Books

1. Auto Repair For Dummies by Deanna Sclar - View on Amazon
2. How Cars Work by Tom Newton - View on Amazon
3. Automotive Technology by Jack Erjavec - View on Amazon

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