Most early failures of replacement engines come from what happens during installation, not from the engine itself. Share this list with your mechanic.
Before installation
- Inspect the engine on delivery and note any shipping damage on the delivery receipt before signing.
- Confirm the engine code matches your VIN.
- Find out why the old engine failed (overheating, oil starvation) and fix the cause first.
During installation
- Replace the oil and oil filter, and refill the coolant with the correct type.
- Check and replace the radiator, thermostat and water pump where needed.
- Transfer or replace sensors, belts, hoses, gaskets and seals — bolt-ons aren't covered by the warranty.
- Flush the oil cooler and lines if the old engine failed internally.
First start
- Prime the oil system before the first start.
- Check oil pressure, coolant temperature and look for leaks.
- Clear any codes and drive gently for the first few hundred miles.
Keep your paperwork
Keep the installation receipt and fluid receipts. A qualified installation is required for the 3-month Tagore Fusion warranty.