I recently bought a used car engine that was said to be in good running oder & was reaching running temperature. This was fitted by a specialist mechanic. After it was fitted, the mechanic said that 2 of the injectors were not running properly & would need to be replaced to avoid a major breakdown. The 2 injectors cost over £900 & I have now found that the engine is not reaching running temperature, so I have to take it back to the garage, possibly for a replacement thermostat. I contacted the seller to report this, but he has denied all responsibility. I don't necessariy want to return the engine, as this has been fitted and apart from the issues mentioned here, is otherwise running OK. However, the seller says that he only gives a warranty for the head block & sump, & that any other engine parts are left on 'as a bonus' for the customer. He did advertise the engine as 'complete with injectors & turbo'. When I first made enquiries by phone about the engine & delivery, I was assured that the engine was in good working order. As I paid over £1000 for the engine, I think that I have been overcharged, considering that I have had to buy replaceent defective parts that I hadn't expected. I don't really want to return the engine, as this would involve further expense as I would have to pay further labour charges to the mechanic and have the problem of having to get it back to him, soI think I should be able to get some partial refund to help toward these unexpected cost. I cannot find any links on Ebay to report this and/or ask for assistance, as there are only options for 'return an item' or 'item not received' etc, but none for 'item not as described'. Can anybody help please?
