L59 5.3 Vortec Short Block 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.

Engine Short Block Limited Warranty – 90 Days or 4,000 Miles

Coverage Details:

• This warranty applies to the engine short block only and does not include labor reimbursement.
• Coverage begins on the date the product is received by the original purchaser and ends after ninety (90) days or four thousand (4,000) miles of use, whichever comes first.
• This warranty is limited in scope, does not guarantee coverage for all failures or risks, and may not be transferred to another owner or party.
• For truck, bus, tractor, industrial, or marine use, warranty coverage is limited to thirty (30) days from the invoice date or one thousand (1,000) miles, whichever occurs first. Parts-only coverage applies, with no labor allowance.

Items and Conditions Excluded from Warranty Coverage:

• Damage caused by overheating, insufficient lubrication, or contamination.
• Repairs or replacements required due to misuse, improper operation, or accidents.
• Damage resulting from competitive use, racing, or any application for which the engine was not originally intended.
• Any repairs or services performed by individuals or facilities without prior written approval, excluding routine maintenance required under this warranty.
• Damage resulting from detonation or pre-ignition, as well as issues caused by defective electrical, computer, turbocharger, or fuel system components.
• Consumable items such as oil, antifreeze, filters, spark plugs, or similar maintenance-related parts.
• Diagnostic labor related to concerns not caused by components supplied with the engine.
• Engines that have been altered or modified by the purchaser, including but not limited to camshaft changes.

Purchaser Responsibilities Required to Maintain Warranty Eligibility:

• The engine oil and filter must be replaced within five hundred (500) miles of delivery and thereafter at intervals not exceeding three thousand (3,000) miles.
• Documentation showing compliance with maintenance requirements must be submitted with any warranty claim. Receipts must be issued by a commercial business that performed the service.
• The purchaser is responsible for routinely checking oil and coolant levels, monitoring gauges and warning indicators, and maintaining proper engine operation.
• For 1.9L and 2.0L Ford Escort and Focus applications, any debris or foreign material from a prior engine failure must be removed from the intake and air box. A minimum service charge of $300.00 will apply if engine damage results from remaining foreign material.

General Limitations:

• Any product believed to be defective must be removed from the vehicle and returned 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 responsibility under this warranty is limited to repair of the covered product. We are not responsible for incidental or consequential costs, including towing, storage, vehicle rental, or damage to components not supplied with the engine or long block assembly.
• No responsibility is assumed for work performed on an engine or long block assembly by any person or facility unless written authorization has been granted in advance.