Miscellaneous items
13-1 Engine and transmission
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. The engine compartment is not lined with, or made of, fire-resistant materials.
Condition and performance
2. Refer to general vehicle pages.
3. Fuel, oil or other combustible materials have accumulated or dripped onto a high temperature surface within the engine compartment.
4. A fire-resistant lining is:
a) missing, or
b) damaged or deteriorated so that the risk of fire is increased.
5. A device fitted to a vehicle to restrict the field of swing of a driveshaft in the event of driveshaft failure is:
a) missing, where there is evidence that one was originally fitted, or
b) not securely attached, or
c) cracked, or
d) significantly deteriorated or damaged so that it is unlikely to prevent the driveshaft from striking the ground, chassis or floor in the event of driveshaft failure, or
e) showing evidence of contact with the driveshaft.
Modification
6. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. The engine compartment must be lined with, or made of, fire-resistant materials, in a manner that complies with the engine manufacturer’s specifications for minimum clearances.
Permitted equipment
2. The vehicle may be fitted with a device to restrict the field of swing of a driveshaft in the event of driveshaft failure.
Condition and performance
3. Refer to general vehicle pages.
4. The design of the engine installation and engine compartment must ensure that no fuel, oil or other combustible materials could accumulate in the engine compartment or drip on to any high temperature surface.
5. Devices to protect against driveshaft failure must be maintained within safe tolerance of their original condition.
Modification
6. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Page amended 1 October 2012 (see amendment details).