Some people don't like the bread/grease/whatever idea on the LS because there's a chance it can knock out the crank freeze plug. It worked fine for me, YMMV 🍻
Hey JR..if it's not in the car yet...and from a career mechanic...while the drivetrain is out, just throw a new oil pressure sender on it as it sits at the back on the engine and these ones are known to fail. Just a small piece of advice!
To get a more accurate torque measurement don't use an extension or use the shortest one possible. Less flex. Also don't use a swivel socket. Same thing, flex.
The engine looks awesome, clean and carefully reassembled. I have this thing about cleaning my engines and cooling system after buying used vehicles. I must say, the Corvette has some high technology engineering in it's design.
Nice Video! loved the use of the bread. Its funny reading some of the comments of people freaking out over it. Keep up the good work cant wait to hear this thing start!
I'd have used full synthetic bread from Motul. I've done the step stool trick before, but now that I'm older and more fragile, I use a proper step ladder. Get the two step little giant one (seems like a product placement opportunity). The wide steps are super nice.
I just came to see all the comments about the bread, lol. As soon as I saw that, I knew the internet was going to have feelings, 😆. It works just fine, ppl. "Use grease, not bread.", "The bread will blah blah blah." 🤣
Just rent the tool if you have a LS based engine . My freeze plug pushed through and put a half loaf into motor ended up with the forged internals sooner then I planned
I want a C5 so bad because of you lol every video I watch on any one of yours and I'm like, I could do that to get a cool car, then I'm like "oh yeah I'm lazy."
I used the bread trick with ease on my k20, it's only a bushing so it took less than a whole slice to do it. It seems pretty ideal for bushings as the pullers don't have much to grab onto but I agree with others here that the puller may be best for bearings, especially when there is a freeze plug you can wreck. In a pinch and on the cheap bread is fine just know that if you wreck your freeze plug it'll be more time and money, maybe to the point buying the puller would have been cheaper. Weigh your options know the risks and make your own judgement call.
That is funny, this is the second video talking about the bread trick, that I saw just in the last couple of days...both new videos. I wonder though, if bread works well, but grease is better, but messy, I wonder how well silly putty, or something similar, would work.
JR, I thought I recalled that you thought something needed replaced on the cradle the other day, before it all gets bolted back onto the car. Have enjoyed this series. 👍☺
I use the Wonderbread trick on blind bearings that hang out in moped crank cases. I have found that kneading the bread into little balls of dough (about the size of the bearing hole) works the best, that way it is already compacted and free of air. BUT it never has failed me yet. I was excited to see it applied to a big ol pilot bearing! Keep up the great work man. I love getting home from work and catching the new videos!
Dude you are so lucky. When I did this it jammed the press-in plug that seals the gun drilled hole at the back of the crank right thru the crank into the oil sump. And my engine was in the car. We used wheat bread though LOL. I HIGHLY discourage everyone from trying this on an LS engine because of that plug that hardly ANYONE even knows exists.
I wish he would put a little detail into his videos, I would like to see where this plug is located, and more interested (as a lot of viewers are ) on the damage to the old motor than just an installation of the "new" motor, otherwise a great channel.
You can use bar soap as well, just cut small chunks off and pack it in... More efficient than bread and no grease mess. Best thing for a driver is taking a quarter drive socket that matches the inner diameter of the pilot bearing and reverse it on an extension so the flat side of the socket is being driven in.
Great job as usual. Your videos are fast becoming my favorite, as you are one of the few out there that gets totally technical, and actually let us watch you do the work. Keep it up!
Great series on the LS swap!! We're in the process of building a new 3500 sq. ft shop and was impressed with your shop floor finish. I've been debating how to finish our new one and wondered if you knew what products or process used on yours? Thanks from a fellow Corvette addict!
If I could work on getting the new engine ready for Watch JR Goes Corvette I would drink the shot of whiskey and roll up the Number and get all schmoked up.
This episode also reminds me of my (garage) buddy who used to take a whole loaf of Wonder bread and squash it down to the thickness of one slice and eat it like a cookie. Must be how the idea came to him.....
Oh man the heel crust of a bread loaf are the best parts! We kids used to fight over who got those slices! I don't understand anyone who doesn't eat the end slices - you paid for it, you should eat it! That's where the most flavor is, like sourdough! I know I'm right. It's like not finishing a steak! Or not drinking the last inch of a bottle of Canadian whisky. Geez!
Correct me if I’m wrong JR, but it looks like there’s no pilot bearing installed when you installed the flywheel at 8:54. Please tell me you caught it before all the assembly started!?
as far as I am concerned, "flywheel" and "flexplate" are as good as "the big round thingie". I had my doubts on the bread solution, but, it sure worked just fine for you. I can only imagine the backwoods hijack mechanic that thought THAT method up (I would have went after clay, or play-dough).....
Cool bud! You’re enthusiastic personality keeps me clickin’ on the uploads. And you’re skillage at fixin stuff reminds me of a Maiane’ah farm boy. Fix it yourself. Not paying for something that I can do. Plus don’t have the money to send it out…
You do realize there is a plug in the end of the crankshaft that you probably dislodged using the hydraulic bread trick. You may have a massive oil leak once you fire this thing up. You need to use a pilot bearing removing tool on LS engines. This is not a small block chevy.
Some people don't like the bread/grease/whatever idea on the LS because there's a chance it can knock out the crank freeze plug. It worked fine for me, YMMV 🍻
Same happens to ducks if you feed them bread. No bueno.
Can you show that freeze plug on the old core engine?
It's not wrong if it works.
Yeah, I made that mistake. I was PISSED when I figured out there was a freeze plug back there.
That’s all that matters. It did the job for you.
Hey JR..if it's not in the car yet...and from a career mechanic...while the drivetrain is out, just throw a new oil pressure sender on it as it sits at the back on the engine and these ones are known to fail. Just a small piece of advice!
Just did this on my 2010 Yukon XL. That job ain't no joke. Would be 1,000,000 percent easier while the engine is out of the car.
was thinking the same thing
Technically you can fix any car if you have enough bread. You need the green kind though.
Just mix your bread of choice with coolant. Problem solved!
I mean the 100s aren’t really green anymore they blue so
you mean moldy ?
You should've used the whole wheat because it makes things easier to come out with the extra fiber.
🤣
Not only that but more nutriènts for the engine.lol
To get a more accurate torque measurement don't use an extension or use the shortest one possible. Less flex. Also don't use a swivel socket. Same thing, flex.
Hey, no loafing around! You knead to get to work! That bearing is toast! Ok, I'll see myself out...
Crumbs….that was clever
11:22 first bolt on the water pump cross threaded! Lol! Just impact everything, tight is tight right?
The engine looks awesome, clean and carefully reassembled. I have this thing about cleaning my engines and cooling system after buying used vehicles. I must say, the Corvette has some high technology engineering in it's design.
The bread thing was very cool, nice hydraulic action. Excited to hear this beast run! Love your videos, stay healthy!
Nice Video! loved the use of the bread. Its funny reading some of the comments of people freaking out over it. Keep up the good work cant wait to hear this thing start!
I'd have used full synthetic bread from Motul.
I've done the step stool trick before, but now that I'm older and more fragile, I use a proper step ladder. Get the two step little giant one (seems like a product placement opportunity). The wide steps are super nice.
I have been watching you for years now. Just amazing how far you have come. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I just came to see all the comments about the bread, lol. As soon as I saw that, I knew the internet was going to have feelings, 😆. It works just fine, ppl.
"Use grease, not bread.", "The bread will blah blah blah." 🤣
Just rent the tool if you have a LS based engine . My freeze plug pushed through and put a half loaf into motor ended up with the forged internals sooner then I planned
I want a C5 so bad because of you lol every video I watch on any one of yours and I'm like, I could do that to get a cool car, then I'm like "oh yeah I'm lazy."
I used the bread trick with ease on my k20, it's only a bushing so it took less than a whole slice to do it. It seems pretty ideal for bushings as the pullers don't have much to grab onto but I agree with others here that the puller may be best for bearings, especially when there is a freeze plug you can wreck. In a pinch and on the cheap bread is fine just know that if you wreck your freeze plug it'll be more time and money, maybe to the point buying the puller would have been cheaper. Weigh your options know the risks and make your own judgement call.
Never seen that bread trick before that is really useful to know. Nice work JR
I always use stock MLS exhaust manifold gaskets on my LS headers. They won't leak or blow out that way. Love the videos.
Dorell is a great addition to the team
Yep, it's amazing how much more work you can do with 2 hands vs 1.
Is he a hired camera man or a friend helping out?
That is funny, this is the second video talking about the bread trick, that I saw just in the last couple of days...both new videos.
I wonder though, if bread works well, but grease is better, but messy, I wonder how well silly putty, or something similar, would work.
Looks like the differential output seals are leaking at 14:44 on the video. Cheap and easy to replace while the drivetrain is out.
JR, I thought I recalled that you thought something needed replaced on the cradle the other day, before it all gets bolted back onto the car.
Have enjoyed this series. 👍☺
I use the Wonderbread trick on blind bearings that hang out in moped crank cases. I have found that kneading the bread into little balls of dough (about the size of the bearing hole) works the best, that way it is already compacted and free of air. BUT it never has failed me yet. I was excited to see it applied to a big ol pilot bearing! Keep up the great work man. I love getting home from work and catching the new videos!
Dude you are so lucky. When I did this it jammed the press-in plug that seals the gun drilled hole at the back of the crank right thru the crank into the oil sump. And my engine was in the car. We used wheat bread though LOL. I HIGHLY discourage everyone from trying this on an LS engine because of that plug that hardly ANYONE even knows exists.
I wish he would put a little detail into his videos, I would like to see where this plug is located, and more interested (as a lot of viewers are ) on the damage to the old motor than just an installation of the "new" motor, otherwise a great channel.
You can use bar soap as well, just cut small chunks off and pack it in... More efficient than bread and no grease mess. Best thing for a driver is taking a quarter drive socket that matches the inner diameter of the pilot bearing and reverse it on an extension so the flat side of the socket is being driven in.
Great job as usual. Your videos are fast becoming my favorite, as you are one of the few out there that gets totally technical, and actually let us watch you do the work. Keep it up!
John Ross talent for repair is extraordinary
Great series on the LS swap!! We're in the process of building a new 3500 sq. ft shop and was impressed with your shop floor finish. I've been debating how to finish our new one and wondered if you knew what products or process used on yours? Thanks from a fellow Corvette addict!
I used a set of Remflex gaskets on my old Cadillac exhaust manifolds. They were the only thing that actually got them to quit leaking.
Roll the whole assembly outside and pressure wash it while your waiting on the tensioner. 👍
OEM MLS gaskets for the LS are always the way to go for the manifolds.
Am really liking watching this build, excellently lighted shop, and crystal clear audio & Video, GoodUp👍
Absolutely agree, great quality content 👍
Have seen the bread used twice in one day. You and Steve Summer. They ate the leftover bread to.
If I could work on getting the new engine ready for Watch JR Goes Corvette I would drink the shot of whiskey and roll up the Number and get all schmoked up.
0:07 "...we left off with kneading exhaust gaskets..." Good one.
JR, you get multiple bonus points for having answered the questions of concerned citizens :-) Great video as usual!
9:24 Regular Car Guy voice
"mY cOrVEtte is BEst COrveTTe!"
best series so far
9:21 I think you are channeling your inner Regular Car Reviews
This episode also reminds me of my (garage) buddy who used to take a whole loaf of Wonder bread and squash it down to the thickness of one slice and eat it like a cookie. Must be how the idea came to him.....
I think it works easier with white because squishes finer but it looks like you got good results with wheat
Headers look great. Hope this engine runs as good as it looks.
O MY GOODNESS HAHA I LOVE JR'S INTRO MUSIC 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
☠️☠️☠️ flex disc fly wheel aneurysm 😂🤣😂 jr your commentary is definitely the best
Oh man the heel crust of a bread loaf are the best parts! We kids used to fight over who got those slices! I don't understand anyone who doesn't eat the end slices - you paid for it, you should eat it! That's where the most flavor is, like sourdough! I know I'm right. It's like not finishing a steak! Or not drinking the last inch of a bottle of Canadian whisky. Geez!
Isnt there a copper compound you can paint on the exhaust gaskets. Doesn't hurt to double and triple check everything before throwing it back in..
Correct me if I’m wrong JR, but it looks like there’s no pilot bearing installed when you installed the flywheel at 8:54. Please tell me you caught it before all the assembly started!?
Nice job! Looking forward to seeing that installed!!
Awesome video on info thanks JR.
as far as I am concerned, "flywheel" and "flexplate" are as good as "the big round thingie". I had my doubts on the bread solution, but, it sure worked just fine for you. I can only imagine the backwoods hijack mechanic that thought THAT method up (I would have went after clay, or play-dough).....
Well that's a new one for me, never seen bread used to pull a bearing, must be a USA thing 😂
It would work only with American bread. Just think of him trying to do that with a baguette. 😳
When you dropped the socket, I'm surprised you didn't head to Taco Bell, like they do in the commercials! "Bong"! 😂
was up late and was like man i wonder if i can catch JR fresh out of the oven? niiiiice
Keep Dorrell! Cool dude Andy I like his comments! 👍🏻😎😊
Nice progress Brother. The shop mice will love you too. LOL!!!!
I cannot believe I just watched you shove bread into that thing. I had sooo many questions but I just had to trust the process. Wow! Hahahahaha
Cool bud! You’re enthusiastic personality keeps me clickin’ on the uploads. And you’re skillage at fixin stuff reminds me of a Maiane’ah farm boy. Fix it yourself. Not paying for something that I can do. Plus don’t have the money to send it out…
You do realize there is a plug in the end of the crankshaft that you probably dislodged using the hydraulic bread trick. You may have a massive oil leak once you fire this thing up. You need to use a pilot bearing removing tool on LS engines. This is not a small block chevy.
Yea, lots of bread in the oil pan
Aaaaaand it’s another late night video. Who needs sleep?
You use sealant or loctight on the flexplate bolts? If not oil will seep out the threads make you think the rear seal is bad.
Bread trick was pretty cool.
I would recommend you put the spark plugs in while you got it out. Look like a job getting in with the headers.
I did the clutch on my ranger in high school. My parents wouldn’t let me use bread to remove my pilot bearing. I used play doh instead.
Man you look just like Robert Lewandowskyi the star player of Bayern München. Great videos by the way.
Thanks for another awesome video!!
We always used grease for the pilot bearing
Great video from JR.
11:37 - TIME FOR TACO BELL!
Good job JR 👍👍
Great build! Keep it up.
lol - the fly wheel rant, hilarious troll reference
I was like " What ? Bread ???? What kind of tool is that ??"
I was Breadless.
Especially when your "Bread" and butter is fixing cars lol.
Well John Ross that fix is called *JUGGAD* in our language !!
Jr's 'the comments' voice is hilarious 😂
That bread trick was a new one on me.
So very interesting, sure to learn something new today which is a good thing.
I've seen dude on Garage Squad (on the MotorTrend cable channel) do the bread trick before.
I'm crackin up over the bread, but I'm glad it woks, lol
That reminded me of soldering a joint with bread to soak up a drip and then the bread will dissolve.
Outstanding work John! You don't knead anything more! :)
watching you stuff that bread in there reminded me of my first date.
Use grease to fill the pilot bearing center hole and then find a shaft to mostly fits the hole and give it a whack. Hydraulics.
Haha you sound like Bill Burr mocking the flywheel comments!
bar soap, or candle wax would of been easier to find at wall greens than bread and also works. Though I think Grease is the safest.
I remember removing the pilot bearing with wet paper towels on a LT1 a long time ago and it took forever .
Bread is powerful stuff, it helps repair engines, also it can also tear down countries aka the French revolution
That was _lack_ of bread, my guy.
It also gives us Beer, it's liquid bread and good for you!
@@danielseelye6005 yeah, you get my point lol
WatchJRGo: oh I'm too high
Me: I know the feeling
Can’t believe you didn’t tell us how many slices it took! 👍👍😊
Will the ECU need an update with the different engine and larger injectors?
I think the ripped up paper in water method works better than the bread. And less messy than bread and grease.
The camera man is doing well!!
But JR, it's only money and you'd have the water pump all the cool kids have... 😉
I would enjoy seeing the Carnage inside the old engine before you send it out
Me too, but it would ruin the core value
Yeah think he addressed that in the previous vid
Was that Metric or SAE bread? Also, Snap On bread works best out of all the tool bakers.
Can’t wait to hear this baby running again.
I'm still skeptical on how well that 4L60e is going to hold up with the upgraded engine
brave man, knowing that some LS cranks had essentially a plug that could fall in was a scary proposition
I thought you gonna eat the bread and fix it with your energy! Loll
Nice progress and an interesting use for bread, you might need to change the name of your channel to WatchJRWorkOnC5Corvettes.