"Bentley 6.75-Liter V8 Teardown Reveals Hydrolock's Catastrophic Effects"

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"Bentley 6.75-Liter V8 Teardown Reveals Hydrolock's Catastrophic Effects"
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A teardown of a vintage Bentley 6.75-liter V8 engine reveals catastrophic damage caused by hydrolock, with holes in the oil pan, rusty head bolts, poorly resurfaced block, and a connecting rod ripped apart, likely due to liquid aspiration. The engine serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hydrolock and the importance of exercising caution when driving through deep puddles.

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