Engine swap compliance VIC
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:22 pm
G'day all,
SITUATION:
1. I am particularly after the advice of someone in Victoria who has been through the same/similar circumtance as I am about to describe. I have a Holden WB (yeah I know it isn't a 4X4, but my Nissan is) that used to be a 6 cylinder, but I have now converted it to a 308. According to the VicRoads lawas, this is perfectly fine provided that the mechanics signs the 'Change of Description' form (see quote below).
2. The 308 is an original factory option of the WB and emission compliance is not a problem, as it is straight gas.
3. I have VN heads on it, but this was part of the gas conversion, and the gas compliance plate covers this (as directed by the Vic mechanic - accreditted for VicRoads roadworthy inspections).
4. The only issue with selecting option 1 from the quote below is that I have had the engine bored.
QUESTION:
1. Has anyone encountered this problem before and which option did they end up being allowed to go with? All advice and experience is appreciated.
INFORMATION:
GFN
SITUATION:
1. I am particularly after the advice of someone in Victoria who has been through the same/similar circumtance as I am about to describe. I have a Holden WB (yeah I know it isn't a 4X4, but my Nissan is) that used to be a 6 cylinder, but I have now converted it to a 308. According to the VicRoads lawas, this is perfectly fine provided that the mechanics signs the 'Change of Description' form (see quote below).
2. The 308 is an original factory option of the WB and emission compliance is not a problem, as it is straight gas.
3. I have VN heads on it, but this was part of the gas conversion, and the gas compliance plate covers this (as directed by the Vic mechanic - accreditted for VicRoads roadworthy inspections).
4. The only issue with selecting option 1 from the quote below is that I have had the engine bored.
QUESTION:
1. Has anyone encountered this problem before and which option did they end up being allowed to go with? All advice and experience is appreciated.
INFORMATION:
Cheers all,VicRoads wrote:Change of engine
1. Replacement engine is identical to the original engine, or is an option allowed by the manufacturer for the same model vehicle
The optional engine must be offered in Australia by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle (or certified variants). The change of engine may be recorded by VicRoads provided that the registered operator or a motor mechanic, or dealer in that make of vehicle or an Automotive Engineer signs a declaration certifying the engine is optional for the vehicle model, and that all modifications made by the manufacturer for the same vehicle model with that optional engine have been completed.
You will need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to have the vehicle's engine inspected to confirm the new engine details. No appointment is required. You will also need to complete a Change of Vehicle Description form.
2. Replacement engine is not of a type offered by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle or where alterations, or changes to the vehicle's frame or structure are made, and/or specially fabricated supports or structures are used
You will need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre for an inspection of the vehicle to confirm the new engine details. You will also need to complete a Change of Vehicle Description form and provide VicRoads with:
a VASS Approval Certificate from a VicRoads Vehicle Assessment Signatory
an original receipt for the purchase of the engine as proof of ownership of the engine
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Reg ... ations.htm
GFN
