4.3 262 Vortec Long Block Crate Engine

Why a Core Deposit Is Required

This product is sold with a refundable core deposit. The deposit is required to ensure the return of a rebuildable core, which allows us to recycle materials and reuse non-wear components during the remanufacturing process. This helps keep overall product costs competitive.

How the Core Deposit Is Charged

The core deposit is added to your order total at the time of purchase. Once your returned core is received and inspected at our facility, the deposit is refunded according to the payment method used for the original purchase.

Core Return Timeframe

To receive a full core deposit refund, the core must be received within 30 days of delivery. Cores returned after this period may be subject to reduced refunds or additional fees. Any return extensions must be approved by a sales manager in advance.

Core Refund Processing Time

Core deposit refunds are typically processed within 1–3 weeks after the core is received and inspected. Credit card refunds are issued to the original card. Check payments are refunded by mail. If you have not received your refund within three weeks, please contact us to confirm receipt.

How to Return Your Core

In most cases, your order will include a shipping document known as a Bill of Lading. You or your repair facility may return the core with the delivery driver, if applicable, or schedule a pickup directly with the shipping carrier using the phone number listed on the Bill of Lading. It is important to use the provided shipping documentation to avoid being billed directly by the carrier. If your order did not include return shipping information, please use the core return link below and follow the instructions provided.

Missing or Non-Returnable Cores

If a core is not available for return, the core deposit is retained and becomes part of the final purchase price. In these cases, only one-way shipping is required. If inventory for a specific core becomes limited, additional core charges may apply. In rare situations, products may not be available for sale without a core exchange.

Sending a Core Before Shipment

For manual transmissions, engines, and transfer cases, customers may send their core in advance. This option may extend overall turnaround time but eliminates the need to pay a core deposit. Only the product price and shipping charges will apply.

Acceptable Core Condition

To qualify for a full core deposit refund, returned cores must not have excessive damage, such as melted or cracked cases. If you are unsure whether your core meets return requirements, please contact our team before shipping.

Questions About Core Returns?

For assistance with core deposits or return eligibility, please contact our support team at (888) 995-7278.

Platinum 1-Year or 12,000-Mile Limited Warranty

Coverage Details:

• A labor allowance is included with approved warranty claims. Labor reimbursement is provided at a rate of $35.00 per hour through the ALLDATA warranty system, with a maximum labor allowance of $400.00.
• The warranty period begins on the date the product is delivered to the original purchaser and expires after one (1) year or twelve thousand (12,000) miles, whichever occurs first.
• This limited warranty does not provide unconditional coverage for failures or hazards and is not transferable to any other individual or party.
• For truck, bus, tractor, industrial, and marine applications, warranty coverage is limited to thirty (30) days from the invoice date or one thousand (1,000) miles, whichever occurs first. Product coverage only. No labor allowance applies.

Conditions Not Covered Under This Warranty:

• Damage resulting from overheating, insufficient lubrication, or contamination.
• Repair or replacement required due to accident, misuse, or improper operation.
• Damage resulting from abuse of the engine for competition, racing, or related purposes, or for applications other than those for which the unit was originally designed.
• Repair or service performed by any individual or facility without prior written approval, excluding routine consumer maintenance required under this warranty.
• Damage caused by detonation or pre-ignition, as well as failures resulting from faulty electrical, computer, turbocharger, or fuel-related components.
• Oil, antifreeze, filters, spark plugs, or other consumable maintenance items.
• Diagnostic time related to issues not caused by components supplied with the engine.
• CMS engines that have been modified by the customer, including but not limited to camshaft modifications.

Purchaser Obligations Required to Maintain Warranty Coverage:

• The engine oil and filter must be changed within five hundred (500) miles of delivery and thereafter at intervals not exceeding three thousand (3,000) miles.
• Receipts demonstrating compliance with maintenance requirements must be provided when submitting any warranty claim. Receipts must be printed and issued by a commercial business that performed the service.
• The purchaser is responsible for monitoring motor oil and coolant levels, observing gauges and warning indicators, and ensuring proper engine operation.
• For 1.9L and 2.0L Ford Escort and Focus applications, all debris or foreign material from prior engine failure must be removed from the intake and air box. A minimum charge of $300.00 will apply if engine damage occurs due to residual foreign material.

General Limitations:

• Products believed to be defective must be removed from the vehicle and delivered out of the chassis at the purchaser’s expense.
• Proof of compliance with all warranty requirements must be provided at the time a claim is submitted and must be issued by a commercial service provider.
• Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair of the covered product. We are not liable for incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to towing, storage, vehicle rental, or damage to components not supplied as part of the engine or long block assembly.
• No liability or responsibility is assumed for work performed on an engine or long block assembly by any person or facility unless prior written authorization has been provided.