JDM TOPLINE MOTORS Limited
Warranty Terms & Condition
JDM Topline Motors warrants
that every used engine sold by JDM Topline Motors will be in a serviceable
condition, having regard to the nature of used engines, for the duration of
time after the date of sale according to the following applications:
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Used Replacement Engines - 60 Days (Unless otherwise
specified on the sales receipt)
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Used Performance Engines - 30 Days (Unless otherwise
specified on the sales receipt)
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Rotary Engines (Mazda RX-7 13BT/13BTT/20B ) - No
Warranty Used Performance
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Transmissions – 30 Day Warranty Used Replacement
Transmissions - 60 Days (Unless otherwise specified on the sales receipt)
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ECU’s & other electronic parts are “AS IS” -
NO WARRANTY
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Warranty Start on the purchase date / From day of pick
up or delivery
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All Sales on Used Accessories / Items Are Final, They
Are Sold “AS IS” No Returns / Exchange Will Not Be Accepted.
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All body parts, interior parts, wheels, &
suspensions are not under warranty. These parts are always sold “AS IS.”
Out of State Purchasers or
Shipping by Freight.
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The warranty period will begin on the date of
delivered item.
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BEFORE INSTALLING THE ENGINE, WE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE
FOLLOWING PARTS REPLACED FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
1.
REAR MAIN SEAL
2.
CHANGE OIL PAN GASKET AND CLEAN PICK UP TUBE
3.
FLUSH ALL LINES
4.
ADD NEW WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT
5.
CHANGE TIMING
BELT IF IT HAS ONE
DISCLAIMER:
JDM Topline Motors is not responsible for improper installation or
use of any Engine/Transmission. The following circumstances and parts are not
covered by our warranty:
·
Engines and Transmissions must be installed by a
certified mechanic. If a certified mechanic does not perform the installation,
the warranty is void.
·
We Do Not Provide Technical Support For
Installations And Do Highly Recommend If You Are Not Familiar With The Swap To
Please Consult With A Professional Mechanic.
a) Non-Covered
Parts:
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The warranty does not cover external engine parts,
including (but not limited to) axles, power steering, oil/water pumps, intake
and exhaust manifolds, carburetors, distributors, coil packs, ignitors, valve
covers, alternators, starters, emission devices, thermostats, belts, hoses,
clutches, flywheels, pulleys, wiring, ECUs, turbo/supercharger units, fuel
systems, injectors, oil pumps, gaskets, seals, sensors, solenoids, or plastic
trims.
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Note: On most of the JDM engines we recommend using
all original accessories from original vehicle such as intake and exhaust
manifold, brackets, harness, ECU, injectors etc. (Use long block only).
b) Required
System Overhauls:
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Oil System: An oil system overhaul, including a system
flush and oil pump replacement, is required. Engine damage from insufficient
oil or oil pressure will void the warranty.
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Timing Overhaul: Timing belt/chain/tensioner
replacement is required.
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Cooling System: A complete cooling system overhaul is
required. Damage caused by engine overheating is not covered.
c) Prohibited
Modifications:
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Any modifications or forced induction (Nitrous/Alcohol
Injection/Turbo/Supercharger/Aftermarket ECU upgrades) not designed for the
engine will void the warranty.
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Swapping or removal of head(s), crank, rods, pistons,
cams, or gears, or opening the transmission casing will void the
warranty.
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Any labor for installation or removal of any defective
part of an engine/transmission is not covered under warranty.
d) No
Returns or Exchanges:
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Performance engines are non-returnable and
non-exchangeable.
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Improper Maintenance or Installation: Damage resulting
from incorrect installation, insufficient oil, overheating, or failure to
adhere to recommended maintenance procedures.
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Customer must perform cooling system
overhaul. Loss caused by overheating of the engine unless overheating is the
direct result of the failure of an internal part of the engine.
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Any tune-ups and adjustments in belts, hoses, filters,
emission control devices, spark plugs, etc. are not covered under
warranty.
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Decrease in performance of any covered part due to
normal wear and tear unless actual breakdown occurs. JDM Topline Motorswill not
be held responsible if the engine purchased does not fit into the designated
vehicle. Before purchasing the engine/transmission, the customer must verify
that the engine will fit into said vehicle. We will not be held responsible if
an incorrect engine is purchased.
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CANCEL ORDER or RETURN: UP TO 35% CANCELLATION
FEES.
v Fitment:
It is the customer’s responsibility to verify that the engine/transmission will
fit the designated vehicle. We do not accept responsibility for incorrect
fitment.
ITEMS NOT COVERED:
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All External Parts Attached to the Engines, such as
Intake And Exhaust Manifolds, Starter, Carburetors, Distributor, Emission
Control Devices, Flywheel, Clutch And Pressure Plate, Water Pump, Thermostat,
Belts, Hoses, Oil Pan, Valve Cover, Solenoids/Sensors, Electronic Parts,
Distributor, Wires, Computers, Injectors, etc.), Drive Shafts, Engine Mounts,
Half Shaft, turbo/supercharger units, etc.
LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
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The cost of labor required to remove and install a
repaired or exchanged engine to the vehicle.
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The cost of parts used to service the used engine
before installation
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Loss caused by the engine or transmission being
improperly installed. Any mechanic or hobbyist should be able to consult our mandatory
engine installation guide before installing the motor into the vehicle.
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Towing charges and/or freight or delivery charges.
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Loss caused by overheating. The warranty does not
cover oil leaks, blown head gasket or any other engine damage due to overheating
caused by poor water circulation, clogged radiator, stuck thermostat or a
faulty water pump, etc. It is the responsibility of you or your mechanic to
ensure that the cooling system is in good mechanical condition before releasing
the vehicle.
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Decrease in performance of any covered part due to
normal wear and tear (unless actual breakdown occurs), having regard to
inherent manufacturing faults in some engine models.
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Loss caused by any modification or use of the
engine for which it was not originally designed.
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The engine if it is used for competitive driving,
rally, or racing.
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Loss caused by the failure of a part or parts of the
engine that are not covered by this limited warranty.
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Tune-ups and adjustments, filters, hoses, belts,
lubricants, coolants, emission control devices, spark plugs, tune-up parts,
timing components, etc.
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Deterioration or pre-ignition damage
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Loss caused by defective timing belt / chain, idlers,
tensioners or pulleys. A brand-new timing belt kit with water pump must
be installed before the engine is started.
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Loss caused by modification or forced induction (NOS,
Turbo, Supercharged) for which the engine was not designed.
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Failure due to accident or collision.
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Part is installed in a vehicle other than the
manufacturer's specification or intended vehicle.
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Failure due to fire, theft, vandalism, acts of terror,
explosion, lightning, earthquake, hurricane, water damage, freezing or any
other environmental conditions.
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Vehicle was operated for a prolonged period of
time after the parts failure.
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Blown or failed turbochargers. It is buyer
responsibility to inspect the turbo prior to installation and run proper
maintenance procedures upon installation and inspection.
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Claiming for shipping costs (complete or partial) as
well as any delay, fees or inconvenience caused as the result of the shipping
carrier.
LIMITATION OF DURATION:
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Repairs or exchanges will not extend this limited
warranty beyond the described term on this form Stated In The Invoice.
WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE:
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All warranty claims must be initiated via email with
precise explanation of an issue. Additional documentation may be required.
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The customer is responsible for all the freight
charges on the return of defective engines and no replacement engine will be
sent until our staff has inspected and verified the returned defective engine
in question. If the engine is defective, JDM TOPLINE MOTORS will ship out a
replacement engine. If the engine is not defective the customer will pay all
shipping charges to ship the engine back to the shop.
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The engine MUST be returned in the same condition it
was sent, all missing parts will be charged to the customer.
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In the event that the wrong and/or defective engine is
not returned to JDM TOPLINE MOTORS within 10 days after a replacement engine is
sent to our customer, the customer will be charged the full amount of the
engine, plus all freight charges.
SMOG & EMISSIONS:
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JDM Topline Motors will NOT be held responsible for the
failure of emissions or smog test. Please verify with your local authorities if
the engine passes smog and emissions regulations in your state.
Returns:
The return must be legit
and must comply with the terms of our warranty. The buyer must accept and
respect the following terms:
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Has to be requested within 30 days from the date of purchase
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Shipping charges are not refundable. Charges related
to the return of the item must be prepaid by the customer as well as any
customs fees and related charges.
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In the unlikely event that the item needs to be
returned, it must be in the same condition it was sold and fully assembled.
Please keep all of the unwanted parts/ components that you have taken off of
the item for the period of the warranty. We must receive all of the parts that
were included in the sale for the warranty to be valid. (THE RETURNED ITEM MUST
MATCH THE ORIGINAL PICTURES)
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Buyer must contact us via email to create their return
file.
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All returned products/ items that we receive, must be
inspected and tested for the warranty or return to be valid. The test and
inspection is to determine that no damages have occurred to the products or
items during the client's possession.
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When we sign for the returned item (Proof of Delivery)
at our warehouse, the act of signing does not apply that your claim has been
accepted.
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If during inspection we discover that the item was
damaged or destroyed while under the client's possession, we will not issue any
refund or form of compensation.
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Upon completion of the test of returned item AND IF
YOUR CLAIM IS DETERMINED TO BE VALID, we will notify you for replacement or
refund.
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If the case is determined NOT to be valid, there will
be no replacement sent or refund issued.
IMPORTANT:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS VOIDS THE
WARRANTY.
ENGINE REQUIREMENTS:
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Replace engine oil to manufacturer's suggested levels.
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Replace oil filter.
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Replace gaskets (valve cover, oil pan & rear main
seal)
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Inspect and replace (if needed) new timing belt/chain
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Replace thermostat and water pump
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Flush cooling system and refill with antifreeze to
appropriate level.
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Install new spark plugs, new belts and hoses
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Change the oil after the first 600 miles and at
recommended service intervals thereafter
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Service the vehicle at proper intervals as per
manufacturer's guidelines
TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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Check the flex plate for cracks or excessive wear on
the starter teeth.
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Replace oil pan gasket, front and axle seals and
replace filter (if applicable).
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Flush & inspect transmission cooling lines. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Properly align torque converter (Automatic
Transmission Only)
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Finish installation of the transmission. When
finished, add transmission fluid to the manufacturer's specifications. Start
the engine and add more TF immediately. Additional fluid can now be added until
the transmission reads FULL on the dipstick.
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Reset control module codes.
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Adjust Neutral safety switch (range switch) according
to specifications.
Sales Policy:
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All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges on parts
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No Deposit refunds.
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Orders can be cancelled if they have not been shipped.
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All refused/returned orders will be charged 35% of the
invoice unit amount for restocking fees plus all freight charges to return the
item to our warehouse.
** Buyer must determine the fitment
JDM Topline Motors reserves the
right to modify this warranty policy at any time.
