Why Our FLOODED Maserati Engine BLEW UP (Crazy Destruction)

Today we discover why our flooded 2018 Maserati Granturismo engine blew up. We bought this car cheap at salvage auction after it was totaled in the hurricane Ida flooding. For your chance to win a 2022 Porsche® 911 GT3 and support a great cause go to www.omaze.com/jrgarage
We got it running and driving for cheap, modded with non resonated x pipe, driving for about 50 miles, and then disaster struck :( Luckily we bought a new engine and it will come back to life soon! Time for more mods?
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[@timgravierjr.4241]

While the engine is out, you should absolutely do the preventive maintenance stuff that is usually hard to do with the engine in. Spark plugs, belts, checking the timing chain/belts, etc. It might be worth the extra cash to pull the heads and look directly at the pistons, maybe pull the oil pan. You don't know what those 40,000 miles were like on that engine. And let's face it: That engine was cheap for a reason. I mean, pretty much, if the engine is out, might as well pull at least the big parts off and make sure they're healthy. It would suck to find out in 50 more miles that a piston ring was broken or a valve was cupped, when the extra $500 it takes to pull both heads and the oil pan off would make quick work of identifying and fixing an issue that could grenade the engine again.

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

Agree with this 100%. It'll cost way more to do that sort of stuff later on.

[@-PR0METHEUS-]

Anyone noticed the One-77 in the background?

[@frankc1430]

That will teach you from starting an engine with a milkshake in it!

[@SMMBHQ-cg2zy]

BINGO

[@iwanevans607]

💯👌

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

I called it. It was run with water in the oil. Likely before you got it. Damage was done to a couple of rod bearings. After 50 miles the bearing gave out, seized and spun the bearing. And the connecting rods knocked the sides off the block. The heads likely fine. Great buy on the replacement engine assuming it was good when that car died.

[@Onlooker71]

For once I’m in complete agreement with you on the engine and exhaust. It was beautiful as it was and you shouldn’t change a thing. Proud of you.

[@JRGarage]

Definitely, glad you agree!

[@limbitlessvlogs]

Y’all just gonna ignore the one-77 like that😂

[@usmcvet9446]

That's an awesome find on that motor! So glad you guys are putting this car back together! Such a beautiful ride!

[@davidedgar3509]

Maybe you shouldn't have run the engine before an oil change. Of course, I could be wrong about that, but proper lubrication is extremely important to performance engines. Ask your mechanic if running it like you did may have contributed to the carnage.

[@JRGarage]

Yea probably not the best idea…

[@viktorjohansson86]

To see the front of the aston martin one-77 made my day

[@jeffmac3071]

Thank you for being honest about the Maserati. Learned alot.

[@corsaitaliano1164]

So nice that your getting her back on the road. That SOUND though!!!

[@arjunsail2736]

Was that an Aston Martin one 77 in the background

[@stobsie]

So glad you guys decided to save this beauty.

[@VISIONSCOPENETWORK]

I don’t know nothing about fixing cars but I know business & y’all have a good business…and good content 💯💯

[@mr_angry1482]

Glad you guys were able to find a cheap engine. Really is a beautiful car! 😍

[@charlieryan1736]

So glad that you guys didn’t give up on that gorgeous Maserati 🇮🇹 👌🏻

[@vwfanatic2390]

Cool mechanic, totally dig that guy. Knows his stuff, gets stuff done, and doesn’t break your balls. My understanding of chemistry and physics leads me to believe the engine grenaded it’s from very small amounts of rust developing on critical surfaces inside the engine while sitting, after the flood water penetrated it. Flushing the water out doesn’t address that issue, only prevents the pistons from compressing the incompressible. Glad you got a swap so fast and so cheep. Congrats.

[@DillonTurner395]

Had a similar issue with an s10 a friend of mine had. Was a 4.3 v6. Long story short intake gaskets blew interally. Peanut butter for oil... We flushed it. Seemed fine. New gaskets and going down the road engine locked up. Had great power, oil pressure, everything was normal then sudden it locked up solid. Only thing I can guess is there was some gunk after all that lodged in the crank oil galley. Couple heat cycles broke it loose, plugged oiling to the rear rod bearing journal as thats the one that ended up spinning and welding itself to the crank. I noticed it appears that it was the rear cylinder on your engine too that had the issue.

[@troybacon35]

Are we just going to look past the Aston one 77 in the background?

[@Lndmk227]

Y'know, despite the unforeseen engine bomb, I still think you guys got a pretty nice deal on this car. I love my GranTurismo, and I was broken hearted when I heard your engine went. Glad you could get a replacement for so reasonable a price.

[@royshroud9536]

Timing belt\chain service absolutely!

[@francisvachon2051]

Very nice shop with an Aston Martin One77 in the background... great price on the used engine

[@connorsarson9447]

That’s honestly crazy lucky to find that engine !

[@massiffm]

What is artvandelays one-77 doing at the shop? 🤯

[@The_journeyy]

*So sad about the engine very little miles on it glad you guys found a replacement for a good price* 🔥

[@windronner1]

Are you guys LUCKY!!!! LoL...Is so sweet stock. Don't even think of messing with it. And Congratulations!!

[@heatherdanburg2057]

Dang you guys got lucky on the new motor. Can’t wait to see her up and running again.

[@willemschell]

Casual One-77 in the background

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Keep it stock! Man that thing looks awesome!

[@goneflying140]

Man, you plucked that engine pretty cheap. Good for you guys!!

[@Davids_Hobbies]

My neighbor has a yellow Granturismo. He loves it and gets it serviced regularly so it's held up so far. I don't remember what year it is though. Also that Aston Martin One-77 in the background is really awesome.

[@dylanclarke7625]

I wish they would show it

[@petermaze6688]

Would 100% be the damage from hydro locking the engine when started with water in it. Water doesn’t compress like air so it bends rods on the compression stroke. Bent/damaged rods equals Rodney out the side of the block.

[@InBrz]

AGREE 100 %

[@magnacars]

What Camera do you use for the in car shots? 0:16 example

[@paul9874]

I think on your next flood car have Corey pull the oil pan and check the crank and the rods for issues. That will give you confidence and save you dollars down the road. PLUS - do not drive the car until the fluids have been changed. I was cringing watching you guys start and rev the engine when it came off the trailer.

[@2ride_along]

Those two are the most chill guys…

[@JohnPatersonAu]

Just started watching you guys. You remind me of Ryron and Rener Gracie 😆. Great content - subbed.👍

[@klad6963]

-Yeah a little bit of damage Shows a tunnel in the engine….

[@JRGarage]

Hahahaha exactly 💀

[@elkillerx]

It's obvious the original engine was run with water still in the oil. Forget the engine for now, I would be more concerned about water damage to the rest of the drivetrain and all the complex electronics.. especially the electronics that control critical safety components. It may run fine for a while but eventually small things will start to pop out. good luck

[@Autocreatorz]

the holes in the block accrue when the rod is.still swinging with out a piston still attached so the rod swings and punchs a hole in the block , id assume the wrist pin bearing failed

[@albatros1752]

smart to use certified technician !! Thumbs UP !! do mess with exhausto

[@prospectla6316]

How much was the total repair cost including install?

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Hi Jeffery and Christian, Well despite the disappointment regarding the broken engine of this beautiful Maserati you’ve found very quick a replacement engine for the car. We therefore hope it won’t take too long to get the car back on the road again and that it will be sold with profit. We wish you both as well as your beloved family a lot of happiness and send you ❤️ from the Netherlands, Kind regards, Willeke and Dick de Graaff

[@jonathancolbert6666]

At least its getting fixed, and you guys got a steal on that engine. People charge more than that for new economy car motors.

[@timaskew2768]

An oil analysis after you guys had run it for a bit would have been interesting to see.

[@roninmantis7584]

When water heats up it creates steam. Not what your typical engine is designed for. Beautiful car.

[@madconewheels8546]

Is that other project in the parking lot a Porsche?🤔🤔 Great content! Keep the car stock! Beautiful as is!

[@JoonBalloon]

Did they have to program your engine? I have a 2018 Quattroporte that needs an engine. Please let me know

[@itsjustme1949]

Would have loved to hear and estimate of the cost to remove and replace the engine.

[@lukeheffernan]

Love your videos! Sorry about the car.

[@boss94wehab]

excited to see your new 997 :)

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Itll be back soon. Corsa is an amazing shop 🙌💯🔥

[@georgefraserr]

hi guys so how much was the laboir on the engine replacement. .

[@WilliamKShank]

Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

[@humbertobolanos]

I hope they did a compression test

[@paulr6587]

There will be most rust related issues on this car long term or even short term. If it was submerged in water, the water also got into the drive terrain and axles and the bearings are going to rust and start making all sorts of grinding noises more likely than not. Flood cars are just a no no. Good luck

[@ravishkasilva2851]

Relative compression test and oil pressure test could have saved it.

[@garycmewtowe3065]

....repairing exotics...all OK...financials fine....good show.....

[@anthonycastro5402]

Bro. That Aston Martin one 77🤯

[@frankc1430]

To make you guys feel a little bit better, if the oil was a milkshake then the damage was probably already done.

[@MuddyTears]

Best of luck with the swap. What is the red car in the background?

[@JRGarage]

Thanks and Mclaren 👍

[@twofjs6334]

FYI . . . good content!

[@Cptdavis907]

Can't wait to see the new Porsche

[@JRGarage]

👀👀

[@themistsar6650]

Is the new car a viper???

[@WildDigger]

Do a Cat delete for sure. Cats are junk! Sweet score on the motor. Matt

[@MrKarlo007]

Wait is that One 77?

[@maseratirijder]

Yep there you have the Bill of starting a car with alot of water in the oil in the first épisode. And maybe having still water in the cillinders so Fried the bottom end

[@sanchitsuggala]

Alright come on! That's a steal

[@raatroc]

All I know is that Maserati in Europe is called "The mechanic's dream", what means that all Maseratis pass more time with the mechanics then on the road and mechanics can make big bucks on it.

[@christopherclarke5978]

What's Happened to the 911 LS swap or have I missed something, you haven't even mentioned it and we haven't seen it. Was that a boxster or a 911 996 RS

[@brianjennings8538]

Just did the oil change on my bosses granturismo and I couldnt beleive it took 10 quarts of oil. Ive never had oil come out of the drain with such force. It hit the pan and bounced straight out all over the floor, then my face when I tried adjusting the drain pan! What a mess! I'll leave the dipstick and filler cap on next time!

[@kadeclark71]

Hey do you have your own shop?

[@peeloutcars]

Was that a One 77 in the background??? 😳😳😳😳

[@zekeshoemaker6691]

You guys should bid on this 2021 FERRARI F8 TRIBUTO on copart.

[@kshitijtulsian5271]

Was that a boxster

[@your-mom_was_here]

This would be perfect time for manual swap

[@LuisGonzalez-zz1bn]

Try in stalling Led lights on the Maserati

[@everythingvinyl]

Casual One-77 next to the old window'd engine 🤯

[@JaySvpreme]

@2:15 just a casual aston martin one 77

[@WelkySchullin]

GT3 comming to JR?

[@williamwu3655]

996 turbo?

[@channell11]

"Felt bad after I explained the situation and knocked off $1000 bucks." I'd wager it had something more to do with the opportunity to get a plug for the shop on KZbin, but that works.

[@johnmoore14PTY]

This is why Jap cars ROCKS and with Italian cars are toys motors.

[@rogercollins2653]

Mind lurking at the thought could there be other hidden problems lol down the road waiting. I'm hoping this video ages well.

[@jefflynch9559]

Easy answer, you smoked the rod bearings with the water in it. Simply logic!

[@adamhorvath5252]

I had a altima and it went from no warning and then just bang

[@cesarmoran7433]

Would if have helped if you would of rebuild the original engine?? Just in case??

[@Unknown-qi2zy]

casual ONE-77 in the background

[@kadeclark71]

Almost my dream car (RS)

[@johnpasselow5676]

AH BOYS LOVED THAT CAR GUTTED FOR YOU

[@joedennehy386]

So starting it with water in the oil was a bad idea as the comments said?

[@Taikutsuna1]

Hot engine+cold water= cracks and fractures. The metal was probably stressed but when it hit the water.

[@jayjayvanvuuren9435]

Aw man I'm so sorry bro

[@user-bo6sk9oo1r]

The Maserati engine table is actually a thing and it goes for around 45.000-50.000 depending the emblem on the engine

[@mikedisalvo1479]

Hell yea brother 🇺🇸

[@JRGarage]

Do it for dale

[@CapELarry]

Send it to “I Do Cars” for an engine autopsy!

[@sonnydayz2118]

Ate your flood cars, the same cars that Omaze raffles off?

[@andrewmurphy565]

Sneak peak of that green 996 911 project?

[@sebadeba9801]

Need a exhaust to hear that v8 scream

[@moodyadra1746]

little bit of destruction, yea live and learn.

[@marvinbjarabejo2343]

Hi Jr garage I'm one your fan from Philippines, Im hoping you choose me to have a car, any cheaper car, but my one dream car is Honda any of it, thank you guys keep it up