The seemingly routine engine teardown uncovers shattered pistons, toasted bearings, and dealer trickery disguised as ...

Several key findings, including the long-term corrosion of the critical tie-down rods, were omitted from publicly released ...

Hyundai Motor America has identified a rather worrying issue that affects 29 crossovers produced for the United States market. In these vehicles, the connecting rod bolts may not have been properly ...

A small number of K4 and Sorento vehicles have been delivered to US-market dealers and customers with insufficiently torqued connecting rod bolts. The subject population comprises one Sorento with a 2 ...

Hyundai and Kia are recalling certain 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe models and 2025 Kia K4 and Sorento models in the United States due to a potential engine defect that could lead to stalling, ...

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 K4 and Sorento vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power.

In this episode, I remove everything from the engine block, labeling each piece as it comes off. This episode features a comprehensive teardown with more footage than anticipated. Tools & equipment ...

ARP introduced a rod bolt kit designed for the Ford Godzilla 7.3-liter engine. The kit delivers increased strength and reliability for high-performance applications. The ARP Godzilla Rod Bolt Kit ...

NOS Ford 428 Cobra Jet Big Bolt Connection Rods. These are NEW and Never Been in an Engine. These are the same Big Bolt rods used in the 427 Center Oilers of the Early 60's just a different Casting ...