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Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:44
PM
Subject: RE: Engineers certificate in
Melbourne
Joel,
1600? I'll guess that it is.
The
main areas an engineer will look at.
brakes - min 200B with stock drums in NSW, they may require similar to
source vehicle i.e. vented fronts. They will do a brake test which varies and
some brake tests are quite rigorous.
Exhaust - noise less than whatever the DB is in Vic (75?) and they
could require a CAT fitted if you've converted to use (P)ULP fuel. Tailpipe
must pass through rear xmember as per stock.
electrics - neat and tidy and doesn't look like a spaghetti factory
under the bonnet, battery if in the boot (I've never seen an FJ/1600 with
the battery still under the bonnet) is vented and in an approved box etc
and secure of course, I struck one engineer that want the boot re-enforced
under the battery and so did Fergy so we put a piece of checker plate in there
now, and the main battery lead is routed inside the car and it is
insulated.
fuel
- if converted to ULP the correct filler is fitted, surge tank (external) is
secure and no petrol smells, wiring and plumbing is tidy and secured (cable
ties are good0
trans tunnel - if cut to fit FJ gearbox then he'll check that
it is re-enforced correctly and no sharp edges visible
etc
front xmember - if you've used a bought one show him the receipt as
they know who does good work and who doesn't - SSS is NSW RTA approved and
probably Maddat is approved in SA - I've used the same SSS receipt for 3
or 4 conversions which is very naughty I know but they have never even looked
very closely at any of them and only the first one I used was the bought
one.
Engine mounts - they'll look at them and check that their not cracked
etc - if they look new it will only be a glance.
Some
of them will look at the regular safety items while they're at
it;
wheels - legal width and diameter, tyres good etc
suspension - legal height, springs are captive, shocks not leaking
etc
steering and control arms, ball joints etc - no play
etc
body
- no sharp edges or rust in bad places i.e. structural
I'm
sure I've missed a few things but that's a bit of a list to start things off
on this discussion.
regards
Terry
Hi Guys,
Could anyone recommend an engineer in
Melbourne, preferably over the western side, that can do a report on my car?
It's fitted with an FJ20. Also what mods have you guys had to do to
get your cars to pass.
Thanks,
joel
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