Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
After a recent drag strip run, Paige's Chevelle started making a terrible noise and barely runs.
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In this video we unload the car from the trailer and get it back in the shop to diagnose what went wrong. We start by checking the driveline and exhaust to rule out any interference issues, then inspect the flywheel thinking it might have broken. When those check out fine, we move to the valve train where we discover the number 8 spark plug has been completely smashed. A look inside the spark plug hole reveals catastrophic piston failure on cylinder 8. Unfortunately this means Paige's Chevelle racing season is over for 2025.
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After a recent drag strip run, Paige's Chevelle started making a terrible noise and barely runs.
☕ Want to help support the channel? You can do that here — it really helps us keep projects like this moving forward: 👉 buymeacoffee.com/onemorebolt
In this video we unload the car from the trailer and get it back in the shop to diagnose what went wrong. We start by checking the driveline and exhaust to rule out any interference issues, then inspect the flywheel thinking it might have broken. When those check out fine, we move to the valve train where we discover the number 8 spark plug has been completely smashed. A look inside the spark plug hole reveals catastrophic piston failure on cylinder 8. Unfortunately this means Paige's Chevelle racing season is over for 2025.
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Borescope Camera: 🔗 amzn.to/3KkuaOC
Inspection Mirror Kit: 🔗 amzn.to/48tKiqd
Compact Magnetic Base Rechargeable Work Light: 🔗 amzn.to/4ihdwMj
Hot Rodding The Old Fashion Way - Subscribe for more real-world wrenching, diagnostic videos, and budget hot rod builds.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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