Engines that were already in use differ from new units in that they can have a different technical condition, which depends on their operating conditions on the first car. To register an established contract engine in state bodies, documents for it with impeccable filling are required.
There are several ways to purchase a used engine. For example, you can go abroad and bring the contract engine yourself. Agree, it is reliable from the point of view that the unit is purchased with a guarantee of use not on Russian roads. But it is expensive and requires some knowledge of the engines. Under the announcement, contract engines are also sold, but there is a great risk of acquiring low-quality goods. The best way to purchase the right unit on the Internet from a reputable company, for example, on
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Contact motors from companies
Why is it profitable to buy from companies that supply engines from abroad? This purchase will be beneficial for the motorist for several reasons:
- The engine is warranted. You can return the money or get a new unit in case of failure during the warranty period.
- The engine is being pre-tested. The engine is ready for installation.
- The presence of all documentation and its correct filling.
The company always has documents for processing the Customs Declaration, which confirms the non-use of the engine on Russian roads. Any unit is sold with a contract of sale indicating the number, which is required when a motor replacement is made in the traffic police.
What you need to do when buying an engine
A careful inspection of the unit is the first thing you need to do when buying. The appearance of the engine should be neat. On all parts of the engine should not be:
- oil drips;
- corrosion
- dents;
- cracks.
When inspecting the engine, attention must be paid to the valve cover and fastening bolts. Lack of sealant under the cover and marks on the bolt caps indicate that the engine was repaired either when buying abroad or in Russia before selling. It is better not to buy such an assembly, because it is impossible to repair an imported engine to such a quality as the factory one, even by first-class craftsmen.
After inspection and verification of documents, the contract engine must be checked at the diagnostic stand. The engine in good technical condition starts immediately, no problems should arise. The engine compression should not differ significantly from the established indicator when the car was released, otherwise the resource of the unit is significantly exhausted.