Ensuring Remanufactured Engines Are Fitted Right First Time.
To ensure that a replacement engine is fitted right first time and future problems are avoided, it is vital to establish the cause of the original unit’s failure and ensure the fault has been rectified. David Eszenyi, Ivor Searle’s Commercial Director explains:
“Unless the cause of the original engine failure is identified and resolved, it is
very likely that the replacement unit will also suffer
the same premature failure which is unlikely to be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty. It is also important for workshops to consider
any other components that may have been affected are also replaced.”
“For example, where an engine has failed due to oil starvation, it is
highly probable that the bearings inside the turbo will also have been
damaged. Even if there is no obvious fault with the turbo at the time
of engine replacement, it will inevitably cause premature failure in the
near future with the potential to damage the new engine.”
“Fuel contamination of the lubrication system is a primary cause of
failure for vehicles with ‘wet belt’ engines where the timing belt is
constantly bathed in oil. The unintended introduction of fuel into the
oil causes the timing belt to deteriorate and eventually fail with all
other components that have an oil supply, such as the turbo and vacuum
pump, also likely to have been contaminated with material from the
damaged belt. Any degraded belt material in these components, as well
as the oil feed and return pipes, will be transferred back into the new
engine, leading to premature failure of the replacement unit.”
“If a piston has seized or disintegrated, it may be caused by faulty
injector or contamination from misfuelling, alongside other causes
including software issues, a faulty sensor, or a wiring fault. Where an
internal engine failure has occurred, it is also common for debris to
be blown back into the induction pipework and via the exhaust ports into
the EGR valve. Failure to clean or replace these parts will inevitably
cause debris to be drawn into the replacement engine with disastrous
results.”
For peace of mind, all Ivor Searle engines, cylinder heads and gearboxes
are covered by a transferable 12-month unlimited mileage parts and
labour warranty, while a two-year warranty covers all turbochargers.
All products are also supplied with pre-installation guidelines for the
workshop. The remanufacturer also aims to make the exchange process for
major units as easy as possible and provides purpose-designed cradles
for engine delivery and return of the exchange unit to ensure the
process is safe and straightforward.
Supplying over 1,500 factor automotive distribution outlets across the
UK and EU Ivor Searle is a leading independent producer of
remanufactured automotive major units. Established in 1946, the
remanufacturer offers an all makes range of petrol and diesel engines,
cylinder heads, gearboxes and turbochargers for cars and LCVs which
cover over 90% of the UK vehicle parc.