This Sucks....

Summary

The video follows engine builder Steve Morris as he rebuilds an engine that was damaged during testing. After assembling the engine at Advanced Cylinder Head, he goes to start the car and it immediately breaks down. A transmission line ruptured, oiling the track surface, causing Steve to lose control and crash into the wall. Although the car is badly damaged, Steve is unharmed. He reflects positively on the engine builders who helped him, the quality of the engine itself, and plans to focus efforts on finishing another project car.

Takeaways

• 😨 The engine blew a transmission line which caused it to fail after only one burnout
• 👨‍🔧 They rebuilt the engine after it spun a main bearing due to an oil pump failure
• 👍 The rebuild went well considering the catastrophic failure
• 🛠 They have a very well equipped machine shop to handle complex builds
• 🔧 The owner is very grateful to the shop owner and workers for their help
• 🚗 The car is badly damaged after the engine failure and will need extensive repairs
• 🔥 There was a fire inside the car after the failure
• 🤕 The owner was not injured in the incident
• 💸 The repairs will be expensive given the extent of the damage
• 🙏 He thanks viewers for their support during this setback

Q & A

What happened that caused the engine issues?

A transmission cooler line ruptured, spraying oil and causing the engine to seize.

Where was the car when the engine failure occurred?

The car was at a drag strip doing test passes when the failure happened.

What repairs and work had been done recently to the engine?

The engine had a spun main bearing repaired and other maintenance work done at Advanced Cylinder Head shop before being put back in the car.

What safety gear was the driver wearing during the failure?

The driver was wearing a full fire suit, helmet, and had the fire suppression system armed as safety precautions.

How did the shop assist with the emergency repairs?

The shop at Advanced Cylinder Head provided space, equipment, and staff to help tear down and rebuild the engine on short notice.

What diagnostics were done to assess engine damage?

The crankshaft was checked for damage and minimal material removal was needed. The block was also checked and honed.

How severe was the engine damage?

Despite the failure, the engine damage was less than expected. The crankshaft survived well and the block only had minor surface damage.

What work is still needed to get the car running again?

The engine needs to be fully reassembled and the transmission cooler lines repaired before the car can run again.

What will the video creator focus on next with the project car?

With the extensive repairs needed, the focus will shift to another project car called Sugar Mama for now.

How did the driver react during and after the failure?

The driver tried to maintain control when it happened and was relieved there was no fire or injuries afterwards.