Sending Your Engine for Rebuild: A Complete Guide

Professional engine rebuilds start with a safe journey to our workshop. Whether you're sending a Rotax, Honda or T4 engine, our simple guide explains exactly how to prepare, package and ship your engine for a fast, hassle-free rebuild.

Reliable. Secure. Ready to get you back on track.

How to Send Your Kart Engine to RPM Racing Engines

Sending your kart engine away for a rebuild is a straightforward process. Whether you're a club racer, owner-driver or team, we'll make sure your engine is inspected, rebuilt and returned as quickly as possible.

This guide explains how to prepare your engine for shipping and what to expect once it arrives at our workshop.

Preparing the Engine

Before packaging your engine ensure you follow the steps provided:

  • Drain any remaining fuel from the carburettor.
  • Drain the engine of oil.
  • Clean excessive dirt or mud from the outside of the engine.
  • Remove engine mounts and clutch from the engine.

Packaging Your Engine

A well-packaged engine is far less likely to be damaged during transport.

  • Wrapping the engine in a heavy-duty plastic bag to prevent oil residue escaping.
  • Using plenty of bubble wrap or foam around the engine, ensuring the engine cant move around in the box
  • Placing it in a strong, double-walled cardboard box or flight case.

What to Include

Please include a note inside the box with:

  • Your name
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Return delivery address
  • Details of any faults or concerns
  • The work you'd like us to carry out

When Your Engine Arrives

Once we receive your engine, we'll:

  1. Book it into our workshop.
  2. Carry out an initial dyno inspection.
  3. Strip and assess the engine.
  4. Contact you with our findings.
  5. Provide a quotation for any additional work required before proceeding.

If we discover anything unexpected during inspection, we'll always discuss it with you before carrying out further work.

Returning Your Engine

Once your rebuild has been completed and tested, we'll package your engine securely for its return journey. Once payment for the work has been settled you'll receive tracking details where applicable, and your rebuilt engine will be returned ready for you to refit and get back on track.

Need Advice?

If you're unsure how to package your engine or have any questions before sending it to us, get in touch with the RPM Racing Engines team. We're happy to advise on the safest way to ship your engine and answer any questions about the rebuild process.