BMW E36 M3 S52 Engine Teardown! THIS? You Parked Your Car In the Weeds For Years Over This?

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100K Subs!? HOW? Since you guys are AWESOME!, You can expect multiple videos this week!
Want to see a particular engine torn down? I may have already done one! I've made over 50 other teardowns from Cummins to an LS7, and from Rotary to Ram Ecodiesels. Check them out here • Blown Up Engine Tear D...
My name is Eric and I own and run a full service auto salvage business called Importapart located in the Saint Louis MO area. Part of our model is dismantling and selling parts from rare and niche market engines. If you're interested in buying parts from this engine or the other engines I've torn down, email us at Importapartsales@gmail.com.
In this video, I tear down a BMW S52B32 Engine from a 1998 BMW M3 Coupe. This has 178k and was pulled from a car I bought at the auction with the hopes it could be saved. However, once the car came in I quickly deemed it a parts car as not only did the engine have issues, it had electrical issues and TONS of rust, because the previous owner let it sit in the weeds and rot. A real shame.
As always I like all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism.
Catch you on the next one!
-Eric

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  • @randywilliams4325
    @randywilliams43252 жыл бұрын

    Even though I have been working as a professional auto tech for 40 years I watch these tear downs every Saturday night . Congrats on the 100k subs.

  • @rickdeckard6280

    @rickdeckard6280

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @mybigfartsreallystin

    @mybigfartsreallystin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations... ...on 100 likes...

  • @WarriorsPhoto

    @WarriorsPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    There's something about watching someone else tear an engine apart. The sounds and cracking of bolts is always a joy to me. (:

  • @tmilton92
    @tmilton922 жыл бұрын

    You don’t know how you got to 100k subs, I don’t know why you’re not at 1 million. You’re a natural entertainer with expertise and a love for what you do. Congratulations, I’ll continue watching your content; and rising subscribers.

  • @ghostrider-be9ek

    @ghostrider-be9ek

    2 жыл бұрын

    exactly - no music, good relevant commentary, good speed up of certain tasks, good edits, etc.

  • @YaBoiPoopStink

    @YaBoiPoopStink

    2 жыл бұрын

    fax

  • @ianriggs

    @ianriggs

    2 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more

  • @WarriorsPhoto

    @WarriorsPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. His content is so good I wish he was at that level already. (:

  • @spyderlogan4992
    @spyderlogan49922 жыл бұрын

    "Mother Nature Does Not Fix Cars"...That should be on a plaque. Watching these videos is like watching a Medical Examiner do an autopsy. Calmly narrating into the overhead mic as they disassemble, piece by piece, organ by organ, a human body, to discover 'what broke' and why. Congratulations on 100K~!

  • @artbk

    @artbk

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I show these to my friends, I say its engine CSI. If he said one liners and played The Who it'd perfect, but we dont need that, anyway.

  • @drtidrow

    @drtidrow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Think I've said before that he should name this "Engine Autopsies" or "The Engine Autopsy Channel"

  • @michaellorenz7177

    @michaellorenz7177

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drtidrow what about CSI:ICE?

  • @winstonsmith313

    @winstonsmith313

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it’s like CSI/NCIS except the “perp” is always the same: “somebody.” As in “somebody” overrevved this thing bad, or “somebody” didn’t maintain the oil level.

  • @wallacegrommet9343

    @wallacegrommet9343

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those cars are way too big to fit on AVE’s healing bench

  • @Bimmerguy88
    @Bimmerguy882 жыл бұрын

    That thermostat was installed backwards

  • @stephenshort839
    @stephenshort8392 жыл бұрын

    I'm VERY IMPRESSED at the knowledge that you have of the different makes and models that you work on. 👀🤠👍

  • @samholdsworth420

    @samholdsworth420

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn bots...

  • @gtpanoz
    @gtpanoz2 жыл бұрын

    I got a laugh when that Dinan throttle body was the very first thing taken off and promptly disappeared from sight.😄 Congrats on hitting 100K!!!

  • @senior_ranger
    @senior_ranger2 жыл бұрын

    No engine has to overheat --- people overheat them. If you get a temp warning, STOP. Getting on the hook is a cheap alternative. But, I'm preaching to the choir here! Congrats --- nice to be successful when you're having fun!

  • @inoahmann7542

    @inoahmann7542

    Жыл бұрын

    As a fleet mechanic, I can confirm that's a big problem in fleets. Since the driver doesn't own the car, they just keep driving until it stops.

  • @josedomingosteixeira1379
    @josedomingosteixeira13792 жыл бұрын

    I still don't know why I love see someone tearing down motors. But I can't stop watching your videos. Keep it up!!

  • @caravan5557

    @caravan5557

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly how I feel...

  • @tnitron9750

    @tnitron9750

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a mystery why these engine get pulled. Everyone likes a good mystery that's why I watch and also learn what not to do to your engine so it ends up like these! Keep posting these!

  • @Cynsham
    @Cynsham2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k!!!!! Deserved man, I watch all your engine teardowns

  • @fitfogey
    @fitfogey2 жыл бұрын

    You hit 100K subscribers because we tune in every single Saturday night bud!

  • @xXxDETZxXx
    @xXxDETZxXx2 жыл бұрын

    About time you hit 100k! Feel like you should be at 500k by now. Great content, keep it up!

  • @ChrisCebelenski
    @ChrisCebelenski2 жыл бұрын

    Not a mechanic here, but I'll say that after watching a whole lot of these videos even I'm starting to figure it out and how these go together. Another thing that struck me was the fundamental differences in architecture and layout this BMW engine has from an LS or Ford. It's all recognizable in the end, but it sure does look different.

  • @Sungak_A
    @Sungak_A2 жыл бұрын

    That look on your face when you said the gasket problem was fixed - I'm promptly laughing so hard because I know that 'problem fixed' all too well in the software spaces, gaming and otherwise. 🙂So relatable; goes a long way toward why the channel has grown.

  • @gmlover82
    @gmlover822 жыл бұрын

    100k well deserved. Love the content and all the humor. Keep it up!

  • @davidandrew1078
    @davidandrew10782 жыл бұрын

    From Australia. I tell everyone I know who like cars about your channel.

  • @stephenvale2624
    @stephenvale26242 жыл бұрын

    I have gotten to the point where I get a bowl of popcorn and a soda every time you rip one of these blown up engines down to it's component pieces. Very relaxing. Almost a meditation...until the youtube commercials.

  • @alfonsoortizavila4373
    @alfonsoortizavila43732 жыл бұрын

    12:36 the thermostat was installed in the wrong possition ...

  • @braxtonbunner4990
    @braxtonbunner49902 жыл бұрын

    My 97 E36 M3 S52 has 240k miles and runs absolutely mint. These are really sturdy engines. And pretty simple considering. Always kept up to date on maintenance especially the cooling system. Aluminum water pump, aluminum rad, and fan clutch are all key to a long happy life for an S52.

  • @wayne-oo
    @wayne-oo2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 100K !!

  • @klaparen732
    @klaparen7322 жыл бұрын

    I drove an E36 M3 in - 93, and to watch the start attempt was a sad sight compared to the super smooth raw power that stuck in my head ever since. Congrats to 100k and Thanks for yet another interesting video 👍

  • @troy3052
    @troy30522 жыл бұрын

    You deserve all 100k subscribers, please don't change anything about your channel

  • @shellya1461
    @shellya14612 жыл бұрын

    This channel is like watching a car wreck each week....I can't look away. 😳 And congrats on the 100k. Glad to be part of it for ya!

  • @Yankee7000
    @Yankee70002 жыл бұрын

    I am one of the first subscribers. Glad that 100 k have showed up. Onwards and upwards !

  • @peanutbutterpadre1519
    @peanutbutterpadre15192 жыл бұрын

    I want an e36 so bad, I love how excellent they drive and feel but then I see you talking about a common failure on bmws at every single step and remember I just need to love them from a far.

  • @h4x724

    @h4x724

    2 жыл бұрын

    This. I used to be a tech at an indy euro shop and 70-80% of our business was bmw's for "common problems" that cost big $$. Like most euro stuff they are great to own *if* you can work on them yourself, can afford to turn them before the warranty runs out or just stick to a 2yr lease.

  • @jfan4reva

    @jfan4reva

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@h4x724 "Anyone can afford to buy a BMW. Not everyone can afford to maintain one." Unless you own an import auto salvage business. Lol!

  • @pubbiehive

    @pubbiehive

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you find one that's been taken of, it's not going to be that much of a problem. People like talking about "omg euro cars so expensive!!! always break!!!" but that usually happens when people that probably shouldn't be trusted with anything other than a 500 dollar beater buy them, drive them into the ground and don't maintain them properly.

  • @peanutbutterpadre1519

    @peanutbutterpadre1519

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pubbiehive ive owned one that's been taken care of *ITS STILL THAT MUCH OF A PROBLEM!* & these are only the problems with the engine! regular plastic parts and electronics fail on the e36 just as frequently

  • @pubbiehive

    @pubbiehive

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@peanutbutterpadre1519 E36 is not the most stable generation of 3 series, that's true. They are pretty uncommon on the roads nowadays. Sort of like the 90s Mercedes C-class, they weren't that solid, lots of rust. Engines were better on the Merc though. I was originally speaking about euro cars in general though, I mean look at the Mercedes W124 for example, built like a fucking tank.

  • @calvinbarhitte2661
    @calvinbarhitte26612 жыл бұрын

    Who else remembered when he had 17 k. Only like a month ago. This is an awesome channel keep up the good work and effort.

  • @mikevallier5723
    @mikevallier57232 жыл бұрын

    How different is this from an S54 to tear down? I'm also more curious about the VANOS system and the mystery/cost around servicing it. If you do another tear down on a BMW motor with VANOS, could you elaborate more on common VANOS failures and things to look for? Also, congrats on 100K subs! It shows you're having fun doing these, and it's contagious :)

  • @markmcgrath9098

    @markmcgrath9098

    7 ай бұрын

    I can add a title detail to the vanos story as I refreshed the vanos seals on my 95 525i with the M50 motor. The VANOS unit on these engines is an oil pressure driven sprocket that adjusts the inlet cam’s timing. If you look back at part where the vanos unit is removed you’ll see there’s the sprocket on the vanos slides in between an outside set of teeth from cam wheel and an inner set of teeth from the camshaft. There’s a solenoid that opens a valve to allow oil pressure into the vanos unit and it forces a large piston backwards, withdrawing the vanos sprocket from between the cam wheel and camshaft. As it does this the position of the camshaft relative to the cam wheel is changed et voila the inlet timing changes. The main problem with vanos is that bmw accountants cheaped out on the seal around the oil pressure driven piston. This hardens and shrinks a little allowing oil pressure to push past the piston and creates a characteristic rattling under certain load conditions. Iirc, in March 95 bmw installed the diaphragm spring between the cam wheel and vanos unit. This helps reduce the rattle too. My car bring Jan 95 just missed out. You’ll see these as two thick discs sandwiching a thin dished disc - the spring. I learned all this from the Beisan Systems website and I bought a replacement vanos seal and some tools from them. I’m not affiliated, I actually live in Australia, just a happy customer.

  • @chuckdude4376
    @chuckdude43762 жыл бұрын

    I think I started watching when you had something like 9000 followers. Congrats on hitting 100K.

  • @poot111111
    @poot1111112 жыл бұрын

    congrats on 100k , I cannot understand how it took so long

  • @komtgoed8330
    @komtgoed83305 ай бұрын

    In Europe this isn’t an S52. This looks like an almost ordinary M52. You guys got denied a fantastic engine back in the day! Love the channel!

  • @SamSwanner
    @SamSwanner2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k. I came for engine carnage and stayed for the humor...and more engine carnage.

  • @robotcantina8957
    @robotcantina89572 жыл бұрын

    congratulations on the 100K ! Hope to see 'ya at 500K soon.

  • @I_Do_Cars

    @I_Do_Cars

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Time will tell.

  • @pashonic
    @pashonic2 жыл бұрын

    I love the mystery aspect of your videos and learning about different engines. That what sells ur channel for me.

  • @ronaldoswald1942
    @ronaldoswald19422 жыл бұрын

    The thermostat in backwards might have had something to do with it being overheated.

  • @AnonyMous-jf4lc

    @AnonyMous-jf4lc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Came in to see if anyone else noticed

  • @robertslegers257

    @robertslegers257

    2 жыл бұрын

    The cams and bearing were in surprisingly good condition. Considering lack of oil changes evidenced from the oil pan.

  • @spikeprotien9023
    @spikeprotien90232 жыл бұрын

    Thermostat in backwards? 12 :35

  • @SubtractZero
    @SubtractZero2 жыл бұрын

    This dude's channel is growing nearly as fast as channels like 'Stuff Made Here'! Well done, my guy!

  • @kurtisstutzman7056
    @kurtisstutzman70564 ай бұрын

    Dang, almost to 300k nowadays...! Rock on...!! Thanks for sharing... Keep up your awesomeness and can't wait for 300...!

  • @davidlambert6171
    @davidlambert61712 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100k! This channel is a Car Forensic or Autopsy. Always a thrill to know what cause an engine to grenade, especially bullet proof ones!

  • @alexr.9623
    @alexr.9623 Жыл бұрын

    I like to have random vids playing in the background while I work. Cars, home and yard DIYs, product testing, etc., it's just nice to have something on. I stumbled on your channel and have watched tons of your tear downs, I wish I hadn't. No offense, but I end up watching intently instead of working. If I could put in a request; please keep doing BMW engines, I've owned quite a few and currently own 3. Not sure if it makes me an enthusiast or glutton for punishment, but I love those damn things. Congrats on the 100k subs (now 160k).

  • @EstorilE36M345
    @EstorilE36M3452 жыл бұрын

    You’re at 100k because you have an easy presence on the camera, you’re smart, and you get right down to business without a bunch of gimmicks or annoying music. I look forward to each of your videos, especially the ones with crazy carnage or your own vehicles.

  • @andrewkessinger5966
    @andrewkessinger59662 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k! It would be cool to see a tear down on a 2 stroke Detroit Diesel. They’re very strange engines to dive into if you aren’t familiar with them.

  • @michaellorenz7177

    @michaellorenz7177

    2 жыл бұрын

    He might come across a Series 60 first. And even that engine seems like it was from a lifetime ago, now.

  • @Alex-lv4nw
    @Alex-lv4nw2 жыл бұрын

    OMG! I'm so happy you did an s52!! I have a 98 m3 project car that was most likely overheated as well. Your knowledge and tips in these videos are so great, but this one really spoke to me because I have the same exact engine in my garage and am also familiar with working on m50's. Congrats!! your channel is my absolute favorite!!

  • @bgmx74

    @bgmx74

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same, just about to tear mine down

  • @winstonsmith313
    @winstonsmith3132 жыл бұрын

    100K is rather paltry considering the unique and delicious quality of your video. All my other favorites are at 1M at least and they have hired video dudes, editors, etc. and cannot possibly respond to all their viewers. Your channel is a case of “too good to last.” Please keep it up and keep it real, brother, it’s golden!

  • @jessenikki
    @jessenikki Жыл бұрын

    You’re at 100k because you provide quality content bud. Keep it up.

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 100K, I'm sure the next 900K will come faster than you anticipate.

  • @tommink2577
    @tommink25772 жыл бұрын

    Ah the good old S52, near and dear to my heart. I owned a couple of E36 M3s back when they were still fairly new cars. Congratulations on 100k, you deserve it!

  • @davidfleishman2275
    @davidfleishman22752 жыл бұрын

    It looks like the thermostat was in backwards?Maybe the overheat issue?

  • @jrbuch
    @jrbuch2 жыл бұрын

    I think part of your success is the subtle humour combined with good knowledge of pretty much most engine types. Also, the variety is what keeps people coming back.

  • @patrickmoodabe9728
    @patrickmoodabe97282 жыл бұрын

    Well done & richly deserved making it to 100k subscribers!! Great fun. & always interesting 👏👏👏👏🍾🍾🍾

  • @thomaszdanowicz1643
    @thomaszdanowicz16432 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on getting the 100K mark!! I guess people like watching your engine tear down videos! The engines that you tear down are cool car engines!

  • @thevalorousdong7675
    @thevalorousdong76752 жыл бұрын

    Me and my dad love watching your vids and love your humor, he's been a mechanic for 45 years haha

  • @blown572hemi
    @blown572hemi2 жыл бұрын

    Why 100k subscribers? You're the guy everyone knew in high school and the content is good. Keep going because I'm throughly entertained. P.S. at least BMW didn't put the starter indy lifter valley

  • @fishinhank942
    @fishinhank9422 жыл бұрын

    Fire in the hole! Congrats on 100K!!!!

  • @deanpaidas8089
    @deanpaidas80892 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations.. I enjoy watching your tear downs. Keep em coming

  • @johnwithcats
    @johnwithcats2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats!!! been enjoying the journey!

  • @richardwarfield7386
    @richardwarfield73862 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100K

  • @chuckfinley6156
    @chuckfinley61562 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100,000 Eric. I enjoy every one of your engine breakdowns.

  • @kwakas4ever
    @kwakas4ever2 жыл бұрын

    I learn something new almost every week watching these teardowns - love ya work, glad to be one of the 100K!!

  • @RJon2006
    @RJon20062 жыл бұрын

    Well deserved on the 100k. Keep up the videos!

  • @RogerVHaney
    @RogerVHaney2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, makes my Saturday nights. Thanks.

  • @trippyrhys8123
    @trippyrhys81232 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100k!!! You deserve it!

  • @blademansw
    @blademansw2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100k fella, well deserved as your content is great.

  • @Njazmo
    @Njazmo2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k subs, and thank you for posting these vids. Really love seeing how different engines are put together, or in this case, disassembled. Big thumbs up!

  • @ronald6138
    @ronald61382 жыл бұрын

    Way TO go on 100K as for a tear Down I would Love to see a Contentional aircraft engine . i know its not a car engine But i would Love to see one apart .

  • @enginesrob2412
    @enginesrob24122 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on reaching 100k subscribers Eric. Very well deserved and thanks for sharing! Fascinating, practical videos helping us all learn so much, while also being entertained with your humour.

  • @mrcnorth7149
    @mrcnorth71492 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k Subs!

  • @RyanBowie1
    @RyanBowie12 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Congrats on 100k!!! Much, much deserved!

  • @artbk
    @artbk2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k! This is amazing content and every week is another surprise!

  • @Pmpautogroup
    @Pmpautogroup2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K Eric... Its much deserved.

  • @pedrostevens
    @pedrostevens2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K dude - very well deserved!!

  • @igotaction
    @igotaction2 жыл бұрын

    Bro congrats on the 100K!!!! I love the Euro tear downs, who do you report stealing your own parts to?

  • @I_Do_Cars

    @I_Do_Cars

    2 жыл бұрын

    To me of course.

  • @PeteLenz
    @PeteLenz2 жыл бұрын

    Huge congratulations on 100k subscribers! You deserve success!!!!!!

  • @ButterNutter37
    @ButterNutter372 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k! You have an incredible channel doing something I didn't realize I love watching! Cheers to you, here's to the next milestone!

  • @Meenz28
    @Meenz282 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100K. I've only been here a short time but glad to be part of it. I've learned so much from you and your videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @Malaveldt
    @Malaveldt2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K! I love watching your projects and teardowns while I do game art. The language of mechanical shapes is elegant and even beautiful and a big inspiration.

  • @jan-ovepedersen5764
    @jan-ovepedersen57642 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 100K subs :-) well deserved, best teardown channel on YT!

  • @Viper30330k
    @Viper30330k2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k subs! I really enjoy watching your videos, keep up the great content.

  • @plueschAMAZONE
    @plueschAMAZONE2 жыл бұрын

    100k?! Keep this good work up, man! Love your videos

  • @nzrpgnerd4454
    @nzrpgnerd44542 жыл бұрын

    You got the 100k subs because of you and the awesome work you do which we love to watch. Big thanks man.

  • @capt.graybeard
    @capt.graybeard2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100k! You did it because you deserve it, you're honest you're funny and you have a great channel keep up the good work!

  • @davidrubin1895
    @davidrubin18952 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on hitting 100k. Keep up the good work

  • @aaronschen9896
    @aaronschen98962 жыл бұрын

    Great content, like seeing the engines come apart, and love you salvage usable parts. Reduce, reuse, recycle, race

  • @Ricko65
    @Ricko652 жыл бұрын

    Great content - love your teardowns!

  • @leosthrivwithautism
    @leosthrivwithautism2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100k

  • @Richard-ft7ot
    @Richard-ft7ot2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 100k subscribers, my fav KZread channel..... keep em coming!

  • @jimbelisle797
    @jimbelisle7972 жыл бұрын

    Every Saturday night man! Love the videos and hope it keeps growing!

  • @DDE_ADDICT
    @DDE_ADDICT2 жыл бұрын

    congrats on the 100k. your humor is what it is al about

  • @scottbarron1427
    @scottbarron14272 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K subs. One of my favorite channels on KZread.

  • @erikrunas226
    @erikrunas2262 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K!!

  • @justincase9471
    @justincase94712 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k! 🥰

  • @FrankyRedEyes
    @FrankyRedEyes2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your 1st 100k. You've obviously found the recipe for success!

  • @hussamjamil4980
    @hussamjamil49802 жыл бұрын

    Gratz on 100k!!

  • @allenbeaulieu7077
    @allenbeaulieu70772 жыл бұрын

    Great job buddy. Glad you did well on the engine. Congrats on 100K. Big Al

  • @VoVilliaCorp
    @VoVilliaCorp2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100k!

  • @PresidentSkroob12345
    @PresidentSkroob123452 жыл бұрын

    I have to say that watching your videos and paying attention to tools and techniques has given me the confidence to tackle bigger jobs on my own cars. Thanks, and congrats on 100k.

  • @bigguy2683
    @bigguy26832 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100k !

  • @norcal715
    @norcal7152 жыл бұрын

    You deserve 1 million subs. Keep up the good work!

  • @markae0
    @markae02 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100K subs!

  • @PatFarrellKTM
    @PatFarrellKTM2 жыл бұрын

    100K subs is great, congrats. Your videos are enjoyable and a bit educational. Clearly you love your job

  • @Backroad_Junkie
    @Backroad_Junkie2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 100K! Very well deserved. I've actually learned quite a bit about engines from watching you tear them down. I mean, I know how engines work, but not how they fail. Sometimes spectacularly, lol.

  • @krazykyfan
    @krazykyfan2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 100K subs sir! Your content is fantastic as is your humor, wit, and knowledge of the engines that you tear down. Not to mention there is just something therapeutic about seeing a motor being taken apart to reveal the catastrophes that caused its demise. Great work man and here's to another 100K!

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