Tearing Down TWO DESTROYED LS Engines! 5.3L & 6.2L With VERY Different Failures! 200k SPECIAL!

To buy or peruse our inventory please visit www.Importapart.com or email us at [e-mail].
Since hitting the 200k sub mark I felt it was only fitting that tonight's teardown include not one but TWO engines in one video!
These two core LS architecture engines were the "worst two" of the last batch of engines that came in... I would tend to agree!
First engine is a 6.2L L94 from a 2013 Yukon Denali. This is a 403HP aluminum block closely related to the LS3, with the addition of VVT, and DOD. The Second engine is a 5.3L LMG, from a 2007-2009 Tahoe/Silverado or other GMT900 chassis. Its an Iron block, 310hp engine.
Both engines suffered major catastrophic failures that were likely preventable, but don't we always say that?
Why do I do this? I own and run a full service salvage business in the Saint Louis Missouri area called Importapart. Part of our business model includes stripping down bad engines and salvaging the good parts to resell. We do not rebuild engines, merely supply parts to those that do!
200k is just mind blowing. I never set out for this, but I am so elated to be here. I can't say thank you all enough.
I really hope you enjoy this double-teardown. As always, I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism.
Catch you on the next one!!
-Eric

[@BeardedFordTech]

Bugatti engine teardown. I'm going to request this everyday.

[@juangonzalez-pf9mg]

Good luck coming across one or affording one I'm down

[@Airman..]

USAF F-22 General Electric engines are easier to come by

[@TiagoSC]

Good luck with that

[@djmartin4776]

That's the 10 million sub video

[@brownhornet1975]

@@Airman.. 🤣🤣

[@markpinther9296]

I think one of the reasons that you have so many subs is that you read all the comments, even the bad ones. I have also experienced on a personal level, writing to your company and asking a vehicle question… and you answered me. It’s one of my favorite channels and I hope you get 200,000 more subs!

[@jimburtwell2731]

I want to thank you for all the time and effort it takes to produce your content. My mother passed last June. A lot of tough times, and one of the things that has helped has been looking forward to your videos. They are fun, light entertainment and help to pass a lonely evening. Thanks again wish you and yours all the best.

[@I_Do_Cars]

Really sorry to hear buddy. Glad I could help distract you from the world even if it’s only for an hour.

[@Prebbets]

These videos are a really good distraction from what can sometimes be a really shitty day 💩. I have put my "issues" aside many times thanks to watching these videos. Thank you my brother 👍🇦🇺🍻🇺🇲

[@grant6173]

Hope you're doing well. I've been there, and totally agree. My Mom passed a year ago. We knew it was coming for almost a year. At some point, every day, there's nothing left to do. I showed her a few youtube channels, and there were a couple she really liked. We'd watch, and she'd tell me stories of helping her Dad work on a tractor, or whatever. Or laugh about stuff. It was, in it's own way, a good time.

[@bobmeyer7009]

I have been a car and engine guy for over 60 years, and I want to tell you that your channel, your teardowns, your humility and your good sense of humor have been a delight to watch. I wish for you and yours the best in the future, and I look forward to watching what you have to offer for as long as I'm still in this world. Kudos to you, sir.

[@djosbun]

Perfectly stated, Bob. 👍🏼

[@johnsnow1355]

Old blue needs a medal the perfect silent partner to success 🎉😁

[@Me-zo8yc]

@@johnsnow1355 YES! And safety tote

[@justinh6974]

Hey Bob. Is that a Yamaha Seca in your pic? It at least looks like a of 81 Seca 750. Sorry too ask but I'm just curious

[@applefordguy76]

I've been in the auto parts business for 30 years. I am 46 years old, been doing this since I was a sophomore in high school. Been in the dealership setting for 23 years. Absolutely love all of you videos! You deserve the recognition! You're unbiased and love the humor!

[@TomPauls007]

Eric you deserve YT recognition. We all love the effort and entertainment you put in your videos. We really appreciate your late night work. Keep it up!! 😊

[@douglasm3310]

Who’d have thought this many people would tune in to see a man struggle with dipsticks

[@RowanHawkins]

We all struggle with dipsticks, we just like seeing someone win. He can even use a hammer sometimes without repercussions.

[@the_car_guy5915]

​@@RowanHawkinsemphasis on percussion

[@JohnnyTiscali]

I absolutely love it when you pull out a bad part, then proceed to be supremely gentle with it.

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

That and chucking the good parts across the shop are my absolute favorite parts

[@lelandmartineau857]

Congratulations! These teardowns are kind of niche entertainment, but apparently the niche is not that small. You are what makes this channel great. Never change.

[@kevincurry4735]

200k Woo Hoo. Way to go Eric. A double LS teardown. 🍻

[@calscarcorner3526]

"This part is in great shape!" *tosses it across the shop* "Ooh, that's bad." *delicately handles it* Never change.

[@shellya1461]

A new breaker to go with the shiny engine stand.

[@hydrocarbon8272]

Harbor Freight is calling his name...lol

[@TheHoofSmith]

One thing about this channel is the visible pain in tearing down engines wether it is dead tools or engine parts where they should not be. It is all damn funny.

[@Cartier_specialist]

I wanted a proper burial for the broken half inch breaker bar.

[@johnvandeven2188]

Yes , sometimes it's about the teardown but it is mostly you personality that shines through. Mix the two together and you have a great channel. Keep up the great work.

[@daveweberlein2775]

I remember the 100k video, so happy to see the growth! One of my favorite channels!

[@18Macallan]

Thank you Eric for your excellent show👍 Please dont ever change your way you are doing the show with your honesty and flaws we love it👍

[@Tiger351]

The 2 things everyone loves to watch are carnage and fixing stuff after carnage, I'm not surprised at all the channel has 200k subscribers. Congrats on reaching the milestone, you really deserve it for your efforts and the humour injected into every teardown.

[@aadhol]

Your comments are like talking to yourself. That makes it so enjoyable to watch your videos. You love your engines too.

[@nitromyke]

You deserve all these subs!! Those Saturday evening teardowns are a treat, all the time, and those surprise project vids in the middle of the week!!

[@Jackinsa]

Your easy going manner, your knowledge and willingness to say you don't know, and of course the amazing humour! You deserve it! Congratulations on the 200k!

[@timothylewis992]

I'm no mechanic, by any stretch of the imagination 😅, but I feel like I learn a lot about how engines work and how they go together from your teardown videos. Thank you, and congratulations on 200K! 🎉

[@MrAlayer]

With how in the dunps the world is in right now, and with the recent passing of my father, your videos give me something to look forward to. Every Saturday night, when I get in bed I pull up my KZbin and watch. Your videos are great, your humility, humor, and no-nonsense approach is very easy to watch. Thanks, Eric.

[@dakotabrown7698]

My first thought when seeing this title was “200k subs? Must be an old video”. You deserve millions man.

[@sholinwright2229]

Your channel is the intersection of those who have the curiosity of how engines work and those that want to see piston nuggets. Double score!!!

[@TrojanMan78]

It is part of my Saturday night routine to watch the latest teardown. Thanks!

[@allenl9031]

200K, we won't go away! Eric, ever thought of using a borescope camera to preview the malice in the combustion palace for us?

[@davidmiller9485]

wouldn't that take away the suspense of discovery?? I mean the reason most people come to watch is to see the damage as he goes.

[@vater1760]

@@davidmiller9485I wouldn’t mind a little peep show of the upcoming carnage. An appetizer, if you will.

[@user-uy3gm5ie3x]

A great way to bring home the fact that regularly checking your oil and changing both oil and filter is for you to be an example. By first checking the dipstick, draining the oil, and inspecting the filter on every engine you teardown.

[@chumpypoodle]

Congratulations on 200k man, youve defintately earned it. Im not sure where i joined your channel at but im glad i found it

[@Txepsiyu]

Eric, your commentary is always so entertaining. It's rare to see such expertise and showmanship combined so successfully. Also, great videography and editing. I hope your channel continues to grow!

[@Huggy1959]

I was a state of Michigan certified master mechanic; I dropped out of that field some years ago and now I work on printing presses and associated equipment. Your videos tell me what a wise decision that was! I won’t lie and say my new occupation is a piece of cake; it isn’t, but I am glad we still have people like you out there, showing us the good, the bad and the ugly. That 3-cylinder Ford with the “wet” timing belts is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen! At least with most of the engines you’ve torn down here you can see good points to them and your “autopsies” on how and why the engines failed mean a lot. And one thing has become very obvious - you love your line of work! Regardless of what we wrench, MECHANICS FOREVER!!

[@guinness77100]

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN THE PAST YEAR OF WATCHING YUOR CHANNEL: (1) When engines blow, they really blow, (2) Wrist pins are typically built really well no matter who makes them, (3) You are one of the rare people who really love their work.

[@ricardoroeschgalvez3725]

Congratulations on your 200000 subscribers. I am one of 2000000 wow there is a lot of us gear heads that enjoy your teardowns

[@SvdSinner]

"I'll bet we can fix this!" I almost lost it 🤣

[@4LowRocks]

You absolutely deserve the 200K recognition! Loved this special video.

[@kurtb3606]

200k should not surprise you, your videos are awesome!

[@bobferranti5222]

As a retired master tech, I love the tear downs and the way you narrate them. You're a funny guy to watch and you have a love affair with timing chains lol. This is a awesome channel and although I'm up to date on your current video's, I'm also going through all the older ones too. Keep up the great work you do.

[@jameselam8407]

I watch these videos all the time, and even though my wife knows nothing about engines, she finds your humor and running commentary funny and comforting.

[@raystevens1458]

Your entertaining attitude and the genuine way that you present yourself is what I feel keeps your channel growing. Thank you !

[@LandoVR25]

Can’t wait for the 1 mil subs video. 10 engine tear down marathon.

[@hectorrodriguez3244]

Sir: You are what I call Automotive Forensics Specialist (You investigate how/why the engine died). I learned a lot from you.

[@wraithette01]

200,000 on the clock? Barely run in! Thank you for the wonderful videos Eric, wishing you and your family all the best for the future and here's hoping you can turn the clock back over to zeros on the channel!

[@99domini99]

Hey, I don’t only watch your videos because the teardowns are so cool, but also because you’re such a damn good presenter! Never a dull moment in these videos! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@papilgee4evaeva]

33:10 that lone ACDelco plug appears to be the dreaded #8 spark plug, the bane of Vortec owners' existence. This isn't the first time I've seen a GM V8 torn down with 1 plug different from the other 7, and it's always the #8 that tends to be an original plug. Appreciate the work as always, Eric.

[@shuteme5]

Well then I guess this makes me 200,001. I feel special. Can't get enough of this wonderful carnage. That 5.3 was so very satisfying.

[@emerald640]

every week this is a must watch. I think I would pay to take an engine apart.

[@TheAlpineShepherdBoy]

Two engines for 200k? I feel like you're setting a bad precedent here but I can't wait to see five engine teardowns for 500k! Congratulations, well deserved milestone.

[@oifivguy]

Just enough to bring chaos to order!!! Nice double feature, thanks,

[@laudennn]

been watching for over a year -- 200k subs and not a silly intro, bad music or bs ads. learned a lot and seen more than i could have on my own. my fav part about working in shops were the wizards that would show me their secrets. thank you for your vids!

[@ChonCazarez]

Eres un hombre de carácter humilde, me interesa mucho el tema de desarmado de motores, es una forma práctica de saber si conviene comprar un vehículo que use alguno de esos motores. Romper la breaker-bar. :) Fue una bonita forma de celebrar los 200,000 suscriptores.

[@gavinb9627]

Congrats on the huge milestone, may there be more to come.

[@user-uq1zg5mr7w]

Congrats on 200k. I am thinking your breaker bar was weakened when it hit your hard head last week :) That is why it broke...

[@woolyant9417]

congrats on the 200k man, always love watching these videos and thinking about how some of these engines you take apart ended up like they did. thanks for the amazing content and lets hope things keep going well

[@bryanhammond7783]

Congrats Eric on your 200K. I enjoy the videos.

[@toddewire13]

Loved your live segment yesterday Eric good job!

[@robertravens4232]

Congratulations on 200K!!

[@axispowerdiesel]

Congrats man, you deserve it without a doubt....but we do need more E34 content!

[@pollcrazy]

Congrats on 200k! Looking forward to many more episodes.

[@gregdiamond6023]

Congrats on 200k+! You deserve it! Keep the great content coming!

[@cedarridgewildlife]

Congrats Eric on 200K Subs!!!

[@GLF-Video]

I like the failure analysis. It’s very educational. Thanks.

[@dragdrower]

Hello from Croatia...im watching you from the start of your channel 😊

[@bassiclymike]

congrats on your milestone!!! Love your channel, very informative while being humorous too!

[@GeoffreyGodshall]

Tighten until it breaks, back off 1/4 turn. Learn it. Live it. Love it. Best, Eric!

[@aarontorgerson2563]

Love the channel, Eric! Keep up the great work & congrats on 200k!

[@benfidar]

For me, this channel is like watch makers who take apart dead Swiss watches. Except here, the Swiss watches are for the masses. I went on a road trip to help a friend pick up a 10 year-old Jag today. I drove over 100mph and revved my m52 engine over 6500 rpm. Swiss watch. To see where they break is to marvel at what they do when they are running. Thanks!

[@robertcochran7103]

Watching your teardowns is amazing for me. I really enjoy seeing them.

[@daytrypper]

Congrats Eric! It's been a fun ride so far! Cheers!

[@drawbridge611]

Congratulations on the 200K!

[@musicktx]

Congratulations on 200K!

[@Akborn81]

Congrats on 200k Eric I thank you and the Mrs for these vids.

[@anythinggoesgarage5943]

Congrats! I enjoy your videos! The carnage, the sludge, the used and abused powerplants of many manufactures. Keep up the good work! This is my favorite way of spending saturday night

[@gwick358]

Congratulations on 200k Eric. Really enjoyed the live show last night too. Keep them coming man.👏👏👏

[@jm9782]

Awesome video. Next stop 500k subs!!

[@stephanebolduc6501]

Well done and congratulations Eric!

[@DarkWoods100]

One plus to this channel is you don't play music. Keep up the great work!

[@jerryshanks1279]

I love your channel. Been working on cars for as long as I can remember. I love to see how engines are put together. Exspecially ones you would never get to see inside of. Thanks for the rocker arms and guide plates from the 454 the other day. And your sense of humor is spot on. Keep up the good work and hope to see you when you hit 500,000.

[@chrissmith735]

Here’s to another 200k subs. We all love your videos and look forward to your brakedowns. Keep up the good work. Much love from across the pond

[@slocavky]

Great video man and congrats on the 200k subs..

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Congratulations on the 200k buddy. You deserve it. This channel is awesome, man. Keep up the great work.

[@AndrewHalstead-fl1ep]

I so look forward to watching your teardowns. I love your sense of humour and your enthusiasm. Thank you.

[@soho71]

Congratulations on 200k! Happy to be one of them! 300 will be here before you know it!

[@yuriykarpov772]

way to go Eric, your spirit is very positive and infectious. keep at it, much love

[@Gazpalli]

You deserve your success! Great channel that I look forward to every bit of content you create. Thank you for your continued efforts!

[@4Him4u2]

Thank you so much for the commentary at the end on how to avoid such catastrophes.😃👍🏁🇺🇸

[@michaelworden9265]

200K subscribers! That's awesome Eric.

[@shawnhankey9021]

Love the videos !! 200k + subs !! cograts !!

[@bobbyvarnell9350]

Dude, I look forward to your videos every week, keep it up, man!

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Eric, great video, happy to be 1of the 200k! Congratulations Sir!

[@rjkdev]

Congrats on 200K!

[@Tokey_The_Bear]

Coming back to this now that you've got nearly 50k more in 4 months!

[@justsumguy2u]

Congrats on 200K! I don't think it will be long before you see 300K. The 200K special was fun, and yeah, stabbing an aftermarket oil pump in a 5.3 will not cure it from impending oil pressure doom

[@johnmoore8599]

Thanks for the double teardown and congratulations on making 200K subscribers.

[@leviscott8519]

Congratulations on your 200k subscribers! Your videos are very educational and entertaining! Heres to your next 200k!

[@matthewmurphy8981]

Awesome Job Eric!! 200k and I bet your active view rate is through the the roof too! Your attitude and genuine sharing are a real treasure. All the best to you and your family on this milestone in recognizing you and what you do! Also, I am likely like so many others... Out of all my subscriptions, yours is the one I always have to watch as soon as I can after you post! Makes for a glorious Sunday morning most weeks, but even an occasional Saturday night treat!

[@KENNEY1023]

Congradulations 🎉 on the 200k I don't work on cars, I've always wanted to just took a differn't career path. I find hour tear downs really interesting. I also like your ocassional project updates.

[@wilhelmschimko9]

Eric, Congrat's to 200K !! thanks for the educational, entertaining video's !! enjoy the fame and fun while it lasts, remember, nothing is forever,

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

The editing is what makes your channel great!

[@arc00ta]

The videos are fantastic and your sense of humor in these makes it fun to watch. I've been around since you had 20k subs and still watch every video I see come up. Thank you for not putting terrible intro music and the hard work you put in.

[@markplenty2631]

I have to thank you too for all the effort and time you put into the videos!

[@Mittencarpentry]

Think you had 45k or so when I subscribed. It’s grown exponentially since! Congrats!

[@joebologna3490]

Congratulations on 200K! I'm enjoying my Sunday morning coffee watching your new weekly video.