No, this was new in a box and sealed....everything as should be....My question should be if Horizon does not stand behind this engine and they are the sold distributor of this engine then what must this engine be like if they are not going to guarantee it when only they sell it?...you can not buy one unless they sold it somewhere sometime.....The lesson is be careful of what you buy as its guarantee is only as good as the moment that you purchased it huh?