Engine Import

[shinn]

guys i just brought a new engine from japan, does anyone know anything on how the process work to rego with vicroad?

[Zdster]

Difficult unless you have a lot of documentation.

[Greylock]

i am thinking that it is best to get them from importers as they have all the documents sorted out or u can spend a little money to ask them search for the specs that u wanted or get the engine that u have found to be shipped in..it will save u a lot of hassle because $$ talks!

[kid_dynamite]

Difficult unless you have a lot of documentation.
?? It's not that hard.

Check the following VicRoads link (http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Registration/ChangeOfVehicleDetails/), but this is what they say:

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

[rice_eg]

just number the bastard! lol