3 STRIKES! & This LQ4 is TRASH! (Full Rebuild Required) | FAFO Ep. 3

🔥 This LQ4 was supposed to be a hero, but it quickly turned into a hot mess! Join me as we dive headfirst into the full tear down of this 6.0L Vortec, only to uncover three catastrophic strikes that mean one thing: this engine is officially TRASH and needs a full rebuild!

From stubborn bolts to unexpected internal damage, we walk you through every discovery that led to our final verdict. If you're into engine work, project trucks, or just love a good mechanical mystery, you won't want to miss the shocking truth about this LQ4.

Watch closely to see each strike unfold and understand why some engines are just beyond simple repair. What do you think was the most damning strike? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

*Video Chapters:*
00:00:00 intro
01:31:18 Failed attempt at crankshaft pulley bolt removal
02:27:03 Get recycled cardboard to catch engine fluids
05:05:24 Start removing oil pan
08:22:12 Removing oil pickup tube
10:58:14 Removing Windage tray
15:39:00 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 1
18:46:01 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 2
21:56:25 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 3
24:37:21 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 4
27:11:27 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 5
29:45:09 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 6
31:35:01 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 7
36:14:04 Removing Rod Cap/Piston 8
37:11:00 Verdict Piston Replacement (Strike 1)
39:03:04 Removing Main Caps
46:38:10 Removing Main Cap #2
48:10:00 Removing Main Cap #3
49:26:14 Removing Main Cap #4
51:45:07 Removing Main Cap #1
52:06:11 Verdict Crankshaft Turn (Strike 2)
58:16:09 Examining Cylinders
59:40:00 Verdict Block Bore (Strike 3)
59:56:19 Final Verdict

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