Automotive Technical Information

Below is a list of informative automotive articles we have added to this site to assist you.

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• Chev V8 Engine Casting Numbers - Information on Identifying Chevrolet Engine Block and Cylinder Head Casting numbers, model years and applications.
  Small Block Chevrolet Engine Casting Numbers - Click here
  Big Block Chevrolet Engine Casting Numbers - Click here
  348 - 409 Chevrolet Engine Casting Numbers - Click here

• GM Transmission Identification & Decoding - Information on identifying and decoding Automatic and Manual transmissions fitted to GM Vehicles:
  Automatic transmissions covered: THM200 - THM250 - THM200-R4 -THM350 - THM375B - THM375 - THM400 - THM700-R4 - 4L60 - 3L80 - 4L80.
  Manual transmissions covered: Muncie - Saginaw and Borg Warner. - Click Here

• GM Dealer Invoices - GM has the dealer invoices for ALL Corvettes sold since 1977 and is apparently willing to share these with GM Vehicle owners for free!
  I believe this will also apply for other Chevrolets. It also applies to Pontiacs sold since 1987. - More...

• Importing and registering a vehicle. - Any vehicle being imported into Australia must obtain import approval to gain clearance when it first enters the country and then registered to be allowed on public roads... More here
  (Source: VicRoads - 'http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au')

• Steering Conversions for Left Hand Drive Vehicles
  DOTARS - Vehicle Standards Bulletin.
  National Code Of Practice information bulletin for those associated with the design, manufacture, sale, modification, maintanance or repair of motor vehicles or trailors. Download this info here (Adobe PDF format 314K)
  If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader click here to download it free.
  (Source: Department of Transport and Regional Services - 'http://www.dotars.gov.au')

• The Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS) is a scheme for the certification of modified, imported, and individually constructed vehicles in Victoria. It replaces the former Recognised Engineering Signatory (RES) scheme.
  A single sheet, the VASS Approval Certificate, replaces the Engineer's Report used in the previous scheme. - Click Here

• The Australian Design Rules set out design standards for vehicle safety and emissions. They are developed through a consultative process involving government, industry, employee and consumer representatives. - Click Here

• Club Permit Scheme FAQ's - Need some questions answered on Victoria's Club Permit Scheme - Click Here

• AOMC Engine Record Database
  Trace the history of your Vehicle in Victoria - Click Here