Per Big Bear Engine Company, “Many spun rod inserts cause catastrophic damage—as in the block and crankshaft are damaged beyond repair.”. The GMC spun bearing issue . In a September 2024 ...

Nuts & Bolts: Spun Bearing. Nuts & Bolts. Trenton McGee Writer Jul 07, 2017. See All 2 Photos. I have a 1975 Ford F-150 4x4 that I am working on restoring and modifying.

When the bearing spins, it overheats the caps and causes heat distortion. The result is a slight bending of the caps and a loss of the important press-fit in the block. Here, a 0.008-inch feeler ...

Sometimes though, spun bearings can be repaired if caught early enough. Potentially affected vehicles number 248,999, and encompass the following model years, makes, and models: 2015-2020 Acura TLX ...

A spun rod bearing is unlikely to go unnoticed by drivers as it produces a prominent, knocking clatter, particularly under acceleration. GM also examined cars that were still on dealership lots, ...

The saga of the 2022 Toyota GR86 blown engine may be coming to an end. If you've been on the internet this week you probably saw the story of Blake Alvarado's GR86, which spun a bearing during an ...