Silverado 2500HD 6.0 LY6 BAD Engine Teardown. Our LS Builder Inspection Process With A Few Surprises

[@joshstaley7459]

i don’t know why this channel is so damn addictive!

[@kizmetmars]

NCIS Car Edition

[@brianl8983]

I assume that there’s something wrong with me because I enjoy seeing ruined engine teardown videos. This guy’s got the medicine

[@morpheus_9]

For real! Ive watched every. Single. Teardown. On this video

[@crazieman]

@@morpheus_9 Same. This is the first channel I've watched every video on. Ever.

[@johncoops6897]

@@morpheus_9 - You've watch every single teardown on this video? All ONE of them, huh? And what's with the random full stops, "Capitalized" single words, incorrect punctuation and unfinished sentences?

[@bwalker4194]

Here’s one I had never heard of: bought a salvage yard Toyota 3.5 V6 which turned over beautifully by hand at the yard. Brought it home, replaced all the usual parts to freshen it up, figured I had better just make sure it still turns over before installation. Much to my alarm, it locked up hard in each direction after about 270 degrees of rotation. Pulled the heads and found one cylinder with a bit more carbon than the others. The process of using air tools during assembly vibrated loose the carbon, which then collected on one edge of the piston and prevented it from going up to tdc. Cleaned it up, closed it up and it’s still going strong 10 yrs later.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

I felt my heart drop when you said it locked up in both directions. I probably wouldve started panicking "wtf is going on here" after spending all that money. At least you managed to find the problem and sort it!

[@sirich7751]

Toyota..............hard to kill

[@hokie9910]

It’s a Toyota, brilliant machines

[@tacomas9602]

I had a Kawasaki V twin lawnmower engine do the same thing. Still runs.

[@HandMadeRoyalty]

Assembled with air tools?

[@gianni_schicchi]

Every episode feels like solving a new murder mystery. 🕵️‍♀️

[@srobertweiser]

I feel the same way, like watching an episode of Murder She Wrote. This guy totally reminds me of Angela Lansbury.

[@jmt8706official]

@@srobertweiser 😂

[@thetinpin]

DUDE! Right!?

[@paulschommer5094]

Very accurate comment. Listing all of the possible offenders during the teardown and then catching the bad guy at the end.

[@jeffpolakiewicz2277]

Lets watch a murder movie!

[@tnitron9750]

We had that exact engine in our delivery vehicle. Over 300k miles before totaled. 5k syn blend oil changes. New plugs and trans service twice. Great engine!

[@badazz2969]

They're gas guzzling work horses a very great engine imo

[@craigwhittingslow9689]

Good maintenance make good engines.🙏🙏👍💪

[@Steven-gv1ke]

The problem is the 6L80 and 6L90 transmissions. They are notorious for overheating. The torque converter is absolutely junk from the factory OEM. Billet cover and piston is a must. Also the thermostat in the transmission needs to be changed from the factory 200 degree one to a 140 degree. It costs about $900 for a good torque converter for those transmissions and about another $700 to have it installed. If you have over 60k miles on the transmission already, it's probably too late. To bad the torque converters were junk from the factory.

[@billiew.9951]

@@Steven-gv1ke Interesting comment? I'm not a Mechanic, can you elaborate on "Billet Cover and Piston? What brand torque converter should I be looking at? The reason I ask is, my 2008 Chevy 2500HD 2WD with 6.0 and the 6l90 has 333,109 miles on her. Tranny has never over heated, had it up to 195-200 a couple times in stop n go traffic in the summer, thats about it. She runs great still, but I'm trying to be pro active and shop around to have the engine and tranny rebuilt. I bought the truck with 42,000 mi on it, immediately changed all fluids and since have done 6k oil change interval with Mobile1 serviced the tranny yearly regardless of mileage. Any tips would be greatly appreciated...

[@deanlaman3844]

Woooo new tear down best time of the night

[@anthonybertone2336]

Been waiting all day for this I got off work at 3:30 and I’ve been sitting here just waiting, Because of Eric I sure do enjoy my Saturday evenings

[@samholdsworth420]

420 bruh

[@jonpayton9579]

Can we just stop and take a minute to marvel at the fact that all the plug wires came off without ripping the wire out of the boot…luck that I never have on these motors!

[@jessesmollet6352]

I like how you speak using proper grammar and there's no funky music or preamble. The info you provide is pretty cool. And holy hell those plugs are gapped to like 1/16 inch

[@jefferykaighin7039]

I greatly appreciate your honesty. I have worked in the Automotive Industry for over 35 years and from past experience, there are so many dishonest Technicians in today's world they give honest Tech's a bad name. I'm an Eagle Scout and, like yourself I can't look someone in the eye without knowing for sure. your honesty will make you successful.!👍

[@davidstewart4570]

"Malice in the combustion palace" That's why I watch this channel!

[@whizzrinaldo]

I have 0 knowledge about engines, but for some reason it's very calming to watch this. :D

[@highlypolishedturd7947]

A pushrod went in, and a pretzel came out. That's a cool trick!

[@doitaljosh]

Idk why, but he seems to have the best sense of humor when tearing down LS engines.

[@lynskeyti9940]

Great engine, i have 7 of them put up in storage. Current one in service has 374,455, with luck in my life ill never need any other engine

[@skid_Demon]

I always enjoy, “this is in perfect shape” - clang!

[@laa0fa502]

One thing that I appreciate is no matter how busted an engine is you take it apart properly, it provides a great learning experience

[@jamesgeorge4874]

One of the best foundations for making big power, for low dollar.

[@sgrichardson85]

I appreciate the entire video but what stands out above it all is the humor.

[@tonyhester9262]

Glad to see someone not afraid of harbor freight tools

[@hahaha12345678993]

the standing sitting water bit got me, almost spit out my coffee lol

[@mec7568]

Amazing the simplicity of pushrod motors vs overhead cammers.

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

now gm pushrods are shit with displacement on demand hehehehe

[@markcollins457]

You know your a real gear head when you find it soothing to watch an engine tear down, and you kind of know the outcome.

[@scooterdrum]

One of my favorite channels on KZbin because you get right to the good stuff! Keep the killer content rolling boss🤙🏼

[@samholdsworth420]

I'm sus as well

[@123tylerwebster]

It wouldn’t be a Sunday morning without an engine teardown.

[@mercedes-amgforlife3237]

My favorite part of Saturday is here

[@ronlaisle9512]

I really like the way you talk to your tools and parts. Very much like me.

[@thetinpin]

I'm not sure what is so satisfying about watching you tear down engines, but I love this channel! I have a hard time explaining why I'm often late to gatherings after you post a video because I'm the lone gearhead in my bunch of friends/family, but it's worth it... somehow. "... but c'mon, he was tearing down an iffy iron LS 6.0L! I gotta know why it's there...!" Cheers brother!

[@e9x_d]

i just got a gen 3 5.3 froma silverado for free, it didnt spin all the way, but after disassembly i learned it was simple, one of the cylinder walls had some surface rust, so i got that cleared out and got the engine honed and now shes smooth

[@ScoredPiston]

Your statements at the end regarding time really showcase your integrity. Very hard to find business owners who understand that. You’ll continue to be very successful if you keep that attitude.

[@flantc]

Since watching this channel I start all of my problem solving with “let’s pull the spark plugs.” So far nothing has had spark plugs to pull but some day!

[@victorvillasana3409]

“Always start in the front” You know that means you finish in the back!

[@jamesplotkin4674]

All nice boiz know that ;-)

[@bobremedi1607]

Just found your videos, on the 4 L V6, and 8L Ram V10, amazing. Searched your videos and found the one for a 6.0 I have in my 2008 Suburban. Loved the tear down to see internal guts. Taking care of mine to last a long time. Videos are awesome. Thanks.

[@sullybiker6520]

I really enjoy the methodical process. It's curiously relaxing.

[@emilschw8924]

My favourite saying from this channel is "malice in the combustion palace"... It just rolls off the tongue like a pound of mature Rincewind...

[@johnjunge6989]

My son works for a fairly large construction company, and have many trucks with the same engines. They don't hesitate to cannibalize a old truck that's running to fix a newer one. A matter of seniority! When I was in the Army in southeast Asia, we did the same thing, because some trucks were physically better than others.

[@johnmoore8599]

There's always something new to learn. Whether it's the mystery of how this engine died, how to check if the engine is good enough to sell whole, or can my front end loader get this crankshaft to turn over, it's fascinating to watch you work. The jokes are good, too! Using Toyota bolts to increase reliability in a German engine. That's just priceless.

[@mikefoehr235]

Imagine what a Toyota logo might do!

[@semurray1921]

Thanks for the Saturday Night Movie! As always great job and keep it up!

[@cen7ury]

I've got an e46 coupe that I've got plans on building into an LS powered M3-GTR lookalike (as best as I can manage, anyhow). I can't exactly say when that will happen, as I'm a bit behind on bills as I do my best to finish up recovering from a motorcycle accident at the end of May. While I may not know exactly when I'll pull the trigger on buying the LS that will be the basis for that little monster, I *do* know that I'll be buying it from you. I've seen enough of your videos to know that you care about your business and your customers enough to make sure that you're not selling anybody a load of hot garbage, and as an honest mechanic, I appreciate that about you. It won't be today. It won't be tomorrow...but soon enough the day will come that I hit you up and we'll do some business. ...and brother, I don't mind telling you that I'm looking forward to it.

[@peted5217]

Wow, a good Iron 6.0 short block. Pay the man and haul it off for scrub, cam,rod & crank brngs. Add fresh wide gap rings for 10-20 psi boost or bottle. Keep it under 6K rpm for you daily's 600+ HP fun runs.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Pretty sure that's what was in my favorite work truck I ever had... 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4.... It was over 350k miles when the transfer case blew up for the 2nd time, and they junked it... engine still ran fine though... Great job on this one.

[@garylarson6386]

how many people LOVE their job, you are one of a kind, I loved both of my jobs but they were hard on my health

[@johnelliott7375]

Engine he wrote! Who destroyed what and how, By Eric I do cars. I must be old school, but I was always told to start in the middle and work out on the crank also to keep it straight and no banana effect from issues. Might be just me and my old farm teachers. Most were WW2 or Korean war veterans. Great day and enjoy your evening. I hope that you have a great week

[@Bimmerguy88]

Dude! So cool finding the EXACT person that used the motor and put ALL of those miles on it.

[@wickedj3]

We need some malice in the combustion palace t-shirts. Come on Eric lol

[@GearHeadBoris]

It doesn't matter how many parts are in the engine. As long as you have technical manuals available and a methodical approach they can all be successfully torn down and rebuilt properly. I play around with the twin cam Porsche 928 engines which a lot of people seem to shy away from. It's no different to rebuilding a lawnmower engine as long as you follow the correct processes and refer to manuals when you don't understand something. I really enjoy your videos 👍

[@Don1Gibson]

I properly sniggered with the pushrod art you created. Thanks, needed that!

[@rayshutsa6690]

I really enjoy watching you solve the mystery of the failure

[@scotthilbert3583]

This is like Forensic Files for engines. I am addicted.

[@urielventris4917]

An algorithm boosting comment for your channel.

[@TrojanMan78]

Man this is like my weekly fix. I can't wait until Saturday night Sunday morning to watch an engine being torn down :) learned a ton watching these videos... I am like UT oh probably piston mcnuggets lol

[@concernedcitizen780]

I also need my engine tear down “ fix”.

[@aaronatwood9298]

I have 2500 pickup with the 6.0 with the electronic throttle, cathedral heads, no vvt, no DOD, and it has 247,000 miles. It is reliable, but no one has ever been able to get its quirky drivability issues sorted out. I want to love the truck, but this engine is my nemesis

[@reedtomlinson4760]

I appreciate your honesty…lost on this world …you represent what you sale with a clear conscience…that’s awesome

[@itsjustme1949]

When you said you were going to remove the dipstick, I thought you were leaving the show. Just kidding...always enjoy your videos and comments as you're working.

[@Tracked350Z]

I never do this. But I have watched 2 of your videos and subbed. Your knowledge about each different engine is paramount. Keep delivering great content.

[@ryankenyon5010]

I would go so far as to call shenanigans. This channel is interesting, humourous and oddly hypnotic.

[@whirledpeaz5758]

Love these engine autopsies. This Shade tree mechanic never gets that deep into a car.

[@reelfun6042]

Your comment is 100% spot on . We all get nerves sometimes when we start taking something apart for the first time.

[@phoneguy7589]

"malice in the combustion Palace" hahahaha awesome sir!!!

[@saltycreole2673]

That's what she said.

[@robertmason8341]

That one got me too. Thought I had heard all the good ones. Gonna have to use that at work and crack up the other guys…🤣

[@CarlosLopez-iy6jr]

That does make sense the head was swapped that explains the 2 different sets of spark plugs I’ve seen that before

[@sc5015]

Ohhh how satisfying those spark plug wires pops are.. cause its a damn nightmare when they dont.

[@johnkinsel5027]

I have been binge watching older episodes while I am on the couch with coof. One thing I would like to see is you do a Miata engine teardown, with a retired Mazda Master Mechanic sitting on a chair giving you tips.

[@candesearl]

Thank you for not using profanity. I admire how you walk up to an engine and have complete access to everything. Very fun to watch!

[@breadlowry]

I'd prefer more profanity! Because I'm an adult and I don't get upset about other adults using words I don't like....and it's morefun.

[@candesearl]

@@breadlowry so when my wife and three older girls are in the room, what's the proper solution?

[@KrysBia]

@@candesearl headphones are still a thing.

[@wtice4632]

@@candesearl your wife and three "older" daughters are incapable of hearing profanity? Is your wife a child bride and your daughters toddlers?

[@thetinpin]

... you wouldn't like my parts store...😉 Profanity is welcomed, because vehicles are frustrating to no end.

[@mikeschellenberg2021]

Thank you! Another great Saturday night video.

[@collinmcballin]

Man I love this channel. You rock. Can't tell you how many videos I've watched. Best part is the videos never get boring or old idk how. Keep it up!

[@rustymotor]

Thanks for presenting another interesting teardown video, very enjoyable as always, thankyou!

[@metalted6128]

Ls platform is awesome for building a solid hot rod, I truly believe it’s on its way out, EPA will murder the ls platform motor.

[@rexmalone83]

Keep the tear downs coming! Watch em every week!

[@jaxfarias973]

Hey Eric. Still looking forward to a 6 liter powerstroke tear down whenever you’re able to get your hands on one. 😉 keep killing it

[@bennyogden4524]

I enjoy watching you tear these engines down son I really the more Carnage the better

[@BigBisalreadytaken]

Very different... I saw your Porsche video first. I really enjoyed learning about what you look for in a used motor.

[@jorrick66]

Been watching these tear downs for a while now, and just realized you’re in the stl. I’ll keep you in mind next time I need some nice used goodies!

[@broberts1505]

SATURDAY NIGHT TEARDOWN!!!! LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!

[@dustysrandom5079]

“Bump stick” is the phrase we use for camshafts. And you bumped it from the back 😆

[@shadjohnsen8143]

I always use a long socket extension. I’ve never thought of using pushrods.

[@RandBLSWorld]

You are a weekend staple here !!! Thanks for the great vids

[@tomwoodrow5494]

I appreciate the business ethic. When buying used crap, it is nice to know that someone has actually inspected the thing, not just taking anything for granted. When it comes time for me to buy used parts, I am going to come to you first! too bad you got screwed on the head. Funny how those guys do business.

[@jasonlouis5498]

Please Do an N20 since about every single person on the FB BMW forums can’t stop talking smack about them. Love the tear downs. Thanks!

[@stanleychurchill5185]

I love your tech language........like.......Mechanically re-gapped.............

[@johnathanwatsonson6009]

I really like your videos. I have learned so much from watching you work.. These videos gave me the courage to replace my cam bearings. Thank you ...

[@drewmurray2583]

malice in the combustion palace. That's a new one for me, I'm stealing it!

[@gapratt4955]

Used a friends 2010 2500 Savana van with the 6 liter. Smooth powerful and drives great with only one gripe. Ridiculously fussy sensors. Only vehicle I am aware that had to have a service bulletin put out because it has a tantrum over winter blend fuels being used in summer.

[@TestECull]

That sums up my complains with ALL OBD-II engines. I've NEVER driven one that wasn't a fussy li'l shit. Some are worse than others, but they're all orders of magnitude fussier than the old iron was, which would still attempt to run if it had at least one cylinder with more than 50 pounds of compression, a spark vaguely within the right zip code, and an air-fuel mixture that was at least sufficiently flammable that OSHA would forbid smoking near it.

[@gapratt4955]

@@TestECull Why when I get the chance I plan building an old square body Chevy pickup. It gets fussy all you need is an end wrench, a screwdriver and a sense of humor.

[@harrywalker5836]

its a chev thing. get a cleveland..

[@ChristianCotney-v1u]

@@harrywalker5836 How many Cleveland’s you see on the road today? Not many

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Bad cam bearings are no joke, seen one that had 2 bearings spin their way out.😮

[@Canbechangedtwiceeveryfourteen]

I love these tear downs man

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Very cool. Please use CC for those of us who are hard of hearing. Thanks!

[@jhelmsing]

KZbin does it automatically. Just click the CC button.

[@mysock351C]

As long as you don't spin any cam bearings the wear is not an issue. Its when they do spin that it tears up the block and you're kinda SOL. Otherwise its the usual song and dance of driving them out and putting new ones in.

[@oldman3188]

Great stuff, thought I saw an S85 in your shop a while back, would like to see a tear down of one sometime!!

[@aletheiablindfolded5968]

great video-cut, great build insight.

[@every-istand-ophobe6320]

Simple=reliable

[@LU-D1GITAL]

Looking forward to see a 2.8 lwn duramax tear down

[@charlessmalling9903]

I soooo laughed when you pulled your tool (!) off the dampner.

[@notsogrand2837]

I await the day I see you take apart a supercharged 3800! I love em, maybe I don't wanna see one blown up...

[@kevinanderson705]

Boy! You tear into them engines like a Thanksgiving Turkey!!!!!!!! Please,,,,,Please,,,,,,,Keep putting out this content!!!!

[@masalicio]

My junk yard 22RE has gone 200+km now after a mild rebuild :)

[@1340MB]

I really enjoy watching your videos. They are educational. I realize you tear down "interesting" engines you get, but I'd love to see a few Mopars if possible.

[@calyodelphi124]

I have so much mad respect for your integrity, Eric. I definitely know who I should email first if I need replacement OEM parts for any engines I need to crack into, myself, or if I want to get my paws on a block to work on. :)

[@cybersholt]

Great videos Eric, love the attention to detail. Would like to see some more modern Mazda engines. Personally have a 2.3 mzr that's enjoying sucking the life out of my wallet. Keep up the great work!

[@josem1371]

Love your channel sir! Every video is so addictive… I got a huge addiction for how things work and I’m still heavily addicted to the “how it’s made” genre of videos and your channel is a natural continuum for that!!! I know is a tall order but any chance of tearing down some v12s or w12s or exotic car engines in general?

[@redjar69]

I like the engine stand specific drain pan

[@sfbfriend]

Are you the exception! Are there other yards that are run by someone as honorable as you? I hope so. Great video and I love your ethics.

[@hardball107]

Good video, I like the detective work. I wish you were located near me in upstate NY. My area is a big LS swap area and I've done everything from a '52 Chevy Deluxe and a '46 Dodge Ram to a Regal T-Type and even a Miata, I'm always looking for parts. Case in point I'm doing a 5.3 for a '68 C10 right now and I have a standard set up for the accessories I run and I'm missing that P/S pump and mount and no one around here likes to break engines apart. They sell them as a unit with all pieces and the harness for way to much money, I need a place like yours with inspected hard parts and piles of misc. pieces.

[@509brown]

Very good video. For me, it is, and always has been, time well spent watching your work. There's always something to learn, and your presentation is always right on point! Thanks!!