Engine Warranty

Your engine is designed for a specific application (automotive or marine) and is only covered by this Limited Warranty when used for its specified application.

Parts that require normal manufacturers recommended replacement intervals are not covered under this warranty, nor are regularly serviced items such as valve adjustments and carburetor adjustments.

To the extent allowed by law, loss of time, inconvenience, loss of the use of the vehicle, commercial loss and incidental and consequential damages are not covered.

R&B Automotive warrants for 12 months /12,000 kilometres, whichever comes first on machining labour and assembly of OEM specific engine rebuilds only.

The parts we use are of OEM quality or higher, because of the nature of the work we perform and the high-performance industry, it is our policy that warranty on new parts shall be limited to that supplied by the manufacturer of those new parts.

If you hear any strange noises or the engine is running strangely, call us immediately. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us first. Do not attempt to open-up the engine and begin fixing it without our consent.

THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON ENGINES THAT HAVE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED PARTS. 

The Engine Warranty Does Not Cover:

  • Cylinder wall glazing caused by improper engine break-in.

  • Damage resulting from faulty parts provided by the customer 

  • Damages resulting from detonation or pre-ignition, including but not limited to melted or broken pistons, broken or scored rings, damaged cylinder heads or gaskets, scoring on cylinder walls or piston heads.

  • Damage or repairs required because of faulty installation, misuse, misapplication, abuse, improper servicing, contamination, unauthorized alteration, or improper operation.

  • Damage because of faulty carburetion (excessively rich/lean)

  • Camshaft failures due to improper break in procedure.

  • Parts which are replaced as part of normal maintenance.

  • Installation or removal costs. All warranty work is done out of chassis.

  • Damage due to addition of power adders such as superchargers, turbochargers or nitrous oxide.

  • Engines where the vehicle odometer has been disconnected or the mileage has been altered.

  • Damage caused by lack of proper maintenance, failure to follow maintenance schedule intervals or failure to use or maintain proper type and levels of fluids, fuel, oil and lubricants.

  • Towing, shipping, rental vehicles, loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use or other economic loss to the extent allowed by law.

  • Damage as a result of Overheating, Lack of Lubrication, Fuel Wash or Contamination.

  • Repair or replacement required because of any accident or misuse.

  • Repair or replacement of any accessory or service item, including specifically but not limited to all components of the cooling, fuel, electrical and ignition systems in addition to all belts, hoses and filters.

  • Any product used for competition, racing or related purposes.

  • Any product to which a device or accessory not conforming to original manufacturer’s specifications has been installed.

  • Damage because of electrolysis, including but not limited to; deterioration of engine components as a result of excessive electrical current (corroded freeze plugs, head gaskets, cylinder heads or blocks).

  • Improperly maintained or incorrect coolant, and/or any product on which periodic maintenance services required by the original manufacturer have not been performed.

  • Crankshaft Thrust Surface worn due to excessive forward pressure placed on the rear of the crankshaft.

  • Damage resulting from improper repair(s) or attempted repair(s) by any service technician.

  • Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves, or other damage, caused by using contaminated or stale fuel.

  • Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil (check and refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals). Engine damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained.

  • Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches and transmissions.

  • Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance, re-assembly or use of a non-original air cleaner element or cartridge. At recommended intervals, clean and/or replace the filter as stated in the Operator’s Manual.

  • Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive vibration caused by a loose engine mounting, improper attachment of equipment to engine crankshaft or other abuse in operation.

  • Lack of routine tune-up or adjustment of the engine.

  • Engine or engine component failure, i.e., combustion chamber, valves, valve seats, valve guides or burned starter motor windings, caused by the use of alternate fuels such as, liquefied petroleum, natural gas, altered gasolines, etc.

Proof of proper maintenance is the owner’s responsibility.  Keep all receipts and be prepared to make them available if questions arise about maintenance.