| 1. |
Q |
What
is the difference between an engine overhaul, a rebuilt and a remanufactured
engine? |
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A. |
An
engine overhaul is just replacing rings, rod & main bearings
and a valve job. A rebuild engine is reboring the engine, regrinding
the crankshaft, replacing the pistons, rings, bearings and doing a
valve job. A remanufactured engine is when the engine is rebored,
the crankshaft is reground, camshaft is reground or replaced, cylinder
head is resurfaced and valve guides and seats machined. Assembly is
with all new internal parts: pistons, rings, cam bearings, rod and
main bearings, timing components, valves, valve springs, valve seats,
valve locks, (keepers), push rods, lifter and rockers. |
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| 2 |
Q. |
What
makes engines different than other remanufactured engines? |
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A. |
We do more machining operations and use more new parts than most other
engine remanufacturers. When we remanufacture an engine we re-use
only the basic engine core components, the block, crankshaft, camshaft,
connecting rods and cylinder heads. Some things that we do in our
remanufacturing process that most other remanufacturers do not is;
clean and chase all threaded bolt holes, diamond hone cylinders, resurface
block deck, recondition each connecting rod, resurface cylinder head,
test engine for oil pressure,oil flow, and compression. In addition
to the above we assemble with all new parts such as; timing chain
and sprockets, brass expansion plugs, connecting rod nuts, intake
and exhaust valves, valve springs, rocker arms, push rods and oil
pump which most remanufacturers use over. |
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| 3.
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Q. |
Why
should a certified technician install my Engine in my vehicle? |
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A. |
A
technician who is not certified may not have the proper training to
install your engine correctly. will not pay labor, in the event
of a warrrantable failure, if the technician is not certified in engine
repair and engine diagnostics. |
| 4. |
Q. |
Why
should I purchase a engine instead of another product? |
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A. |
With
you get the most value for your hard earned $$$. |
| 5. |
Q. |
What
are the most common causes of engine failures? |
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A. |
Overheating,
lack of lubrication, oil contamination and pre-ignition / detonation. |
| 6. |
Q. |
What
should be done before replacing my old engine? |
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A. |
First,
have the situation diagnosed by an ASE certified (or equivalent) technician
to be sure the engine needs to be replaced and the problem is not
a simple failure in the engine support system. |
| 7. |
Q. |
What
is a core? |
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A. |
A
core is a term used in referring to your old engine. A core charge
is made until the old engine is returned and inspected by . If
the core is rebuildable the core charge is refunded to you. |
| 8. |
Q. |
If
I have a engine installed in my car and travel to a different
state and experienced a problem, do I need to have the car towed back
to my hometown to be worked on? |
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A. |
No.
All engines have a Limited Nationwide Warranty and can
be repaired in any repair facility that employs certified technicians
within the continental United States. |
| 9. |
Q. |
What
should I do if I experience a problem with my Engine. |
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A. |
Call
the factory Customer Service Department before proceeding with
any repair work. |
| 10. |
Q. |
What
kind of oil should I use? |
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A. |
Follow
the recommendation of the original vehicle manufacturer for the correct
type of oil to be used. Do not use any oil additives. |
