1. Are all the engines, gearboxes and miscellaneous car parts merchandised by Engineworld imported from Korea or are they from local sources?

Engineworld ensures that 100% of all goods sold are imported directly from South Korean manufacturing facilities.

 

2. Which is the wiser and safer choice: engines from local sources or those directly imported from South Africa?

It is difficult to determine whether local or imported engines will deliver the best performance, but it is highly recommended for customers to choose the imported goods. Engines from local sources often originate from shady corners of the business and therefore there is a high chance that they have been treated by an unqualified mechanic. There is also the danger of police clearance which may result in criminal charges.

 

3. How can one tell whether the product(s) oe would like to purchase are low mileage or not?

The best way to do this would be to check whether or not the engine was imported directly from countries that have their own car manufacturers. Alternatively, one can also compare the sizes of countries with that of South Africa. In most cases, smaller countries are more likely to produce low mileage products. For example, South Korea is roughly 11 times smaller than South Africa.

 

4. Is there a difference between automatic and manual engines?

This is a popular misconception. To function, engines must be connected to either an automatic or manual gearbox. Therefore, the type of the engine is irrelevant.

5. How can I check for the difference between and automatic and manual gearboxes?

Look out for the flywheel, pressure plates and clutch discs in a manual gearbox. Automatic gearboxes always have a torque converter.

 

6. Should I choose an engine that was originally from an automatic or manual gearbox?

It is recommended that you take the engine that was originally connected to an automatic gearbox. This is because the automatic gearbox changes automatically according to engine revolutions. Under normal circumstances, the engine would probably not reach the critical point.

 

7. How can I check for an overheated engine or blown gasket?

Slide your finger into the exhaust and take out a sample of the oily dirt. If the dirst smells of burning, it would mean that the engine is overheated or that the gasket is blown.