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AS 4182—1994

Australian Standard
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Automotive repairs—Code
of practice for reconditioning
reciprocating spark ignition engines
This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee CS/78, Automotive Repairs
Terminology. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on
18 January 1994 and published on 21 March 1994.

The following interests are represented on Committee CS/78:


Australian Automobile Association
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
Australian Federation of Consumer Organizations
Australian Transmission Rebuilders Association
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Department of Consumer Affairs N.S.W.


Engine Reconditioners Association of Australia
Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers
Motor Trades Association of Australia
Motor Traders Association of N.S.W.
Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Council
Society of Automotive Engineers, Australia
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce

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This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 92082.


AS 4182—1994

Australian Standard
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Automotive repairs—Code
of practice for reconditioning
reciprocating spark ignition engines

First publi shed as AS 4182—1994.

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA


(STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)
1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7262 8204 9
AS 4182— 1994 2

PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee on Automotive Repairs
Terminology and arise out of submissions by the automotive repairs industry, consumer and
government organizations.
The objective of this Standard is to minimize the confusion in relation to the practice of
reconditioning or remanufacturing reciprocating spark ignition automotive and industrial
engines to ensure uniformity of procedures within the engine reconditioning industry.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the
application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part
of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS
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1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 RECONDITIONING A SHORT ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 RECONDITIONING A CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6 MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8 ENGINE REMOVAL, PREPARATION AND FITTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

APPENDICES
A ENGINE REMOVAL AND FITTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B VEHICLE PERFORMANCE CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Automotive repairs— Code of practice for reconditioning
reciprocating spark ignition engines

1 SCOPE This Standard establishes a code of practice for reconditioning and


remanufacturing of reciprocating spark ignition automotive and industrial engines to the
manufacturer’s specification.
It also applies to the reconditioning of exchange engines. Partially repaired or rebuilt engines
which have little or no repair work carried out are outside the scope and are not covered by
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this Standard.

2 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard the definitions below apply.
2.1 Cylinder head assembly — a reconditioned cylinder head fitted with valves and
associated springs and retainers.
2.2 Long engine assembly—a short engine assembly together with a cylinder head
assembly and all those components fitted within both assemblies and including the rocker or
cam cover, sump and oil pump. The whole presented as an assembly.
2.3 Manufacturer’s specification—specification as originally supplied by the engine
manufacturer. In instances where the after market component manufacturer provides a
different specification to suit a particular product or uprated design, then the term may be
taken to include component manufacturer.
2.4 Reclaimed component—a component which has been found to be beyond normal
reconditioning sizes but which is rendered suitable for normal service by acceptable
reclaiming techniques.
2.5 Reconditioned (remanufactured) engine—describes an engine which has—
(a) been dismantled, cleaned, inspected, i.e. crack testing, pressure testing or visual
examination whichever is applicable;
(b) had the components inspected and machined where necessary to the manufacturer’s
specifications and finishes;
(c) had new parts, as defined in this Standard, installed as required; and
(d) had the engine assembled to manufacturer’s clearances and specified fastener torque
procedures.
NOTE: This term may be applied to—
(i) the customer’s own engine being reconditioned; or
(ii) a reconditioned exchange engine.
2.6 Replacement components—new items as specified for the given application.
NOTE: It is preferable that the replacement components be sourced from a supplier who can
support their products with a warranty, the terms to be determined between the reconditioner and
the component supplier.
2.7 Shall—indicates that a statement is mandatory.

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