We tore down our BMW M6 with the legendary S85 V10 to inspect the rod bearings — a known weak point in this high-revving engine. From wear analysis to fixing the common problems, this video is a ...

If you've ever owned a vintage car, you are probably used to hearing a wide range of mysterious sounds every time you drive. However, there's one sound that could mean something concerning — and ...

A spun bearing can cause some of the biggest problems for your car's engine. Multiple factors can lead to it, and will ...

For many decades now, a myth has spread across the motoring community that, in a pinch, you can use a leather belt as a connecting rod bearing. To test the validity of this claim, our favorite Russian ...

Establishing proper bearing clearance requires serious dedication to the science of reading a micrometer. Checking the crank means measuring each journal in at least four places to check for ...

Your engine can make a lot of weird noises, depending on what has gone or is about to go fully kaput. If it's a rhythmic pinging sound that progressively increases as you step on the throttle, ...