Warranty & Support4 min read
Post-Install Engine Troubleshooting Hub
No-start, check engine light, misfire, overheating, and lifter tick after an engine swap — installation checks before warranty removal.
Quick Answer
After an **engine swap**, no-start, MIL, misfire, tick, or overheat often trace to **timing, fuel, sensors, oil prime, or cooling** — rule out install causes and document scans before warranty teardown.
P1 — symptom guides
- [Engine won’t start after install](/blog/engine-wont-start-after-install)
- [Check engine light after engine swap](/blog/check-engine-light-after-engine-swap)
P2 — deeper diagnosis
- [Engine misfire after replacement](/blog/engine-misfire-after-replacement)
- [Lifter tick after engine replacement](/blog/lifter-tick-after-engine-replacement)
- [Overheating after replacement](/blog/overheating-after-engine-or-transmission-replacement)
- [Used engine voids and contamination](/blog/used-engine-warranty-voids-contamination-denials)
Before you file a claim
- [Pre-authorization before removing the unit](/blog/pre-authorization-before-removing-unit)
- [Documents required for a warranty claim](/blog/documents-required-warranty-claim)
- [Warranty policy](/warranty)
FAQ
How long can we crank on a new engine?
Follow OEM oil prime procedure — extended dry crank damages bearings.
Activate warranty when?
Within 14 days of purchase — [activation rule](/blog/warranty-activation-14-day-rule)
Related on Expedia Parts
- Warranty policy and Expedia Protection: /warranty
- Warranty activation — 14-day rule: /blog/warranty-activation-14-day-rule
- Pre-authorization before removing the unit: /blog/pre-authorization-before-removing-unit
- Documents required for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim
- Reman transmission won’t shift after install: /blog/reman-transmission-wont-shift-after-install
- Engine won’t start after install: /blog/engine-wont-start-after-install