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Engine Returns
When returning an engine to RPE for a refresh or repair, the engine should be
removed from the vehicle and be externally clean. Please follow the
procedure below.
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Flat packed metal crates can be collected from your local distributor,
alternatively you can drop off your engine at your distributor and
they will process the engine on your behalf.
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All engines must be drained of fuel, coolant and oil.
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Tilt the engine, so that the drain bung on the sump is the lowest
point of the engine and leave for 3 to 5 hours.
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Bung all oil, water and fuel inlets and outlets.
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If possible shrink wrap or seal the bottom end of the engine to catch
any residual fluids.
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Ensure no previous shipping details remain on the shipping container
as this may cause delays with shipping and customs.
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Locate the engine securely in a crate.
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Add packaging to secure the engine.
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Additional items (ECU, throttle bodies etc) must be packaged and
secured.
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Secure lid and affix address labels to lid and side of crate (minimum
of 2 labels)
To keep within the warranty rules, the ECU should always be returned to RPE
with the engine. This is for two reasons:
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Data can be checked.
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Engine hours can be reset on the ECU.
In the event of an engine failure:
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RPE should be contacted and the ECU
’s data should
be downloaded
and e-mailed to Radical Performance Engines technical:
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Debris may have transferred to the oil lines and cooler. An exchange
oil cooler
MUST
be fitted and the oil lines flushed thoroughly with
non-water based cleaner (Such as Petrol or Jizer cleaning fluid). The
cooler can be purchased either from Radical Performance Engines or
your local Radical distributor. If in good condition, you will only be
charged the cost for ultrasonically cleaning your exchange oil cooler.
Failure to carry out the above will result in your engine warranty being void
and no claim can be made against it.
As soon as your original engine is repaired and fully refreshed you will be
credited/invoiced for the work/parts required.
RPE do not cover the cost of removal and refitting of the engine, any third
party costs or replacement of fluids.
RPE also offer a range of optional services when having your engine rebuilt.
These are:
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Injector testing and cleaning
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Heat exchanger strip and clean
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Oil cooler ultrasonic cleaning