Brad Jones paid a visit to Chevrolet engine builder Kenny McNamara’s shop for a rundown of the reasons for its Bathurst 1000 blow-up, in his team’s latest tech video.
According to McNamara, two thirds of the engine in question will be salvaged for the rebuild of the unit which belongs to the #8 R&J Batteries Camaro.
He explains how the problem started when damage was caused to the thrust bearing – possibly due to a journey to the kitty litter – which translated the dramas to the crankshaft and eventually blocked the oil filter.
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They then go through the disassembled engine, laid out on benches at KRE’s workshop, and outline the full impact, as well as what can be used for the rebuild.
