SDS Limited Engine Warranty
Schultz Diesel Sports (hereinafter referred to as “SDS”) warrants that their high-performance engine shall be free of defects from workmanship, when installed properly by a competent technician for 1 year from the date of purchase for the original owner.
If an engine fails as a direct result of poor machining, improper finishes, improper clearances, improperly installed parts or poor assembly on the part of SDS, then the parts requiring replacement, as well as the labor to do the repair to the engine itself (out of chassis) shall be the responsibility of SDS.
If the problem was found to be a result of the customer/owner (intentional or unintentional), any and all labor to diagnose and/or fix the problem shall be the sole responsibility of the customer/owner. Any and all guarantees, as well as warranty rights will be void on ANY engine that has been damaged (directly or indirectly) as a result of customer/owner ignorance, neglect or abuse.
Any and all parts used in (or on) engines shall be guaranteed solely by the manufacturers of those parts, (if any given or implied by the manufacturer). Most manufacturers of “performance”, race, or off-road parts do not offer or imply any type of warranty, and nor shall SDS extend, or imply, any further warranty on such parts. If engine failure occurs because of a defective part, any labor for inspections and/or tests needed to be performed to determine the cause of the failure is solely the responsibility of the failed part manufacturer and/or the customer. We do not "extend" or offer any further warranty than what the part(s) manufacturer offers (if any) for their components.
ANY and ALL guarantees on engines will be voided if diagnosis, alterations, repairs or modifications are performed by anyone other than SDS. We will not guarantee someone else's work or honor someone else's claims or opinions without our prior authorization.
There is no guarantee or certainty on exact dates or times as to when an engine will be completed. Custom built engines require much more time to machine, clearance, port, balance, and complete than stock - OE spec engines and require special ordered parts from numerous suppliers. Out sourced third party work can also have varying time lines that are out side of SDS control. SDS Will provide timely updates to the customer on the progress of the custom engine build via phone or email.
Custom built engine specifications, tolerances, and components are often different from the OE engine and as such will perform differently and require different and unique maintenance. Often larger tolerances are needed to help keep adequate clearance between components during extreme use and heat. On some engines this will result in higher oil consumption and increased engine “blow by” then an OE engine which is considered to be normal and acceptable. SDS recommends the use of a properly installed catch can and frequent oil level checks on all engines.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE OR LOSS DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
If an engine fails as a direct result of poor machining, improper finishes, improper clearances, improperly installed parts or poor assembly on the part of SDS, then the parts requiring replacement, as well as the labor to do the repair to the engine itself (out of chassis) shall be the responsibility of SDS.
If the problem was found to be a result of the customer/owner (intentional or unintentional), any and all labor to diagnose and/or fix the problem shall be the sole responsibility of the customer/owner. Any and all guarantees, as well as warranty rights will be void on ANY engine that has been damaged (directly or indirectly) as a result of customer/owner ignorance, neglect or abuse.
Any and all parts used in (or on) engines shall be guaranteed solely by the manufacturers of those parts, (if any given or implied by the manufacturer). Most manufacturers of “performance”, race, or off-road parts do not offer or imply any type of warranty, and nor shall SDS extend, or imply, any further warranty on such parts. If engine failure occurs because of a defective part, any labor for inspections and/or tests needed to be performed to determine the cause of the failure is solely the responsibility of the failed part manufacturer and/or the customer. We do not "extend" or offer any further warranty than what the part(s) manufacturer offers (if any) for their components.
ANY and ALL guarantees on engines will be voided if diagnosis, alterations, repairs or modifications are performed by anyone other than SDS. We will not guarantee someone else's work or honor someone else's claims or opinions without our prior authorization.
There is no guarantee or certainty on exact dates or times as to when an engine will be completed. Custom built engines require much more time to machine, clearance, port, balance, and complete than stock - OE spec engines and require special ordered parts from numerous suppliers. Out sourced third party work can also have varying time lines that are out side of SDS control. SDS Will provide timely updates to the customer on the progress of the custom engine build via phone or email.
Custom built engine specifications, tolerances, and components are often different from the OE engine and as such will perform differently and require different and unique maintenance. Often larger tolerances are needed to help keep adequate clearance between components during extreme use and heat. On some engines this will result in higher oil consumption and increased engine “blow by” then an OE engine which is considered to be normal and acceptable. SDS recommends the use of a properly installed catch can and frequent oil level checks on all engines.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE OR LOSS DUE TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Misuse, maintenance neglect, abuse, vandalism, abnormal operation or accidents, not changing oil on time or not enough oil.
- Defective or improper installation of engine
- Improper break in: Camshaft wearing too soon, in turn ruining camshaft. Piston rings not properly seating. All SDS Motors are to be broke in with John Deere Break in oil.
- Environmental conditions, overheating, or freeze cracks: warped heads or cracks in head or block.
- Over revving: bent or broken connecting rods, bent or broken push rods, spun bearings
- Over revving from engine run away: failed turbo charger, fuel system, secondary fuel system
- Foreign material in combustion chamber or oil pan, bolts or nuts dropped into cylinder destroying pistons and valves.
- Failure of components or parts not approved by SDS for installation, or components or parts unsuitable for use with engine.
- Damage to pistons and other components from improper tuning and excessive EGT
- Crankshaft thrust surface worn: defective or improperly installed clutch, torque converter.
- Internal modifications- any internal modifications will result in a warranty void.
- Modifications or work recommend by SDS but denied by customer.
- Contamination from reused oil coolers. SDS recommends new oil coolers on ALL engine replacements.
- Nitrous Oxide: installing Nitrous Oxide on an engine that does not have the proper clearances will void warranty
- Over fueling or other dilution lubrication: Worn or leaking injectors, improper tuning
- Customer provided parts, or customer requested specifications against SDS recommendations.
- income, sales or profits, loss of use of vehicle
- Injury or Death to persons or damage or destruction of property; consequential or incidental damages
- Competition, Race, or Off-road use
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
- Replacement of oil, anti freeze, or any other substance
- Tune-ups or replacement of belts, hoses or maintenance items, routine, regularly required maintenance
- Towing charges, storage, vehicle rental, or other substitute transportation
- Diagnostic time, labor to remove and/or reinstall engine, or service calls
- Transportation or lodging
- Shipping warranted engine to and from SDS