Overheating damage on engine bearing

Cracks are visible on the edges of the bearing shells. The sliding layer is significantly discoloured. What are the reasons
White fusion deposits visible in the galvanic layer of the bearing shell? What are causes of heat cracks and fusion
deposits on engine bearings? Find out here.

Introduction
Overheating damage is the result of dramatic temperature development in the engine bearing shell, which goes hand-inhan
with acute mixed friction. This is why heat cracks, discolouration and fusing are also always displayed for initial rubbing ma
or seizure.

The heat dissipation provided by the lubricant plays a central role here. If heat dissipation is no longer provided, this cause
complete failure. Even with the initial signs of overheating, local changes to the microstructure occur and the integrity of the
material is reduced. Heat cracks form at the affected areas.

Possible causes

Consequential damage due to increasing temperature development as a result of initial rubbing marks, seizure or edge we
Insufficient heat dissipation provided by the lubricant (see chapter: "Possible causes – initial rubbing marks")

Remedy

If overheating damage occurs, the bearing must be replaced and the causes investigated. In the event of consequential
damage, the cause of the primary damage must be rectified. If no further damage to the bearing is visible, the lubricant circ
(see chapter: "Initial rubbing mark remedy") and the stress on the bearing must be checked.

Heat cracks
Description

A network of cracks is visible

Fusing and discolouration of the bearing shell
Fusing of the sliding layer
Description:

Material displacement and smearing visible in the sliding surface

Accompanied by heat cracks and discolouration of the bearing
shell